Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away and that means my mind thinks about ways to help myself and my family express more gratitude. Yes, we do this throughout the year as well, but I especially try to find ways during the holiday season to help us remember how blessed we really are. Sometimes that is hard to do during the year. This year I wanted to focus on simple activities we could do the entire season to help us show our gratitude. I've put together a fun list of gratitude activities that work for the entire family.
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One of my favorite traditions for Thanksgiving is the Thankful Chart we do at our house. It is a super simple chart that we fill up with all the things we are grateful for. From each other all the way to the toy Legos my children love. We keep it out during the entire month of November and any of our guests that come over are allowed to add their items to the list. It is a great gratitude activity and easy for all ages.
Simple Gratitude Activities for Families
Thanksgiving Grateful Turkey from Honey and Lime
Kids Craft Ideas
I love a good kids craft, but especially around the holidays. These crafts are fun because not only do you get to be creative but you also take time to show what your are grateful for.
- 3D Thankful Turkey from Real Life At Home
- Turkey Handprint Craft from Sew Simple Home
- Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt from Rad Family Designs
- Thanksgiving Grateful Turkey from Honey and Lime
- My Thankful Cards from With Printables
- Thankful Tree from Jac of All Things
- We Are Thankful Wreath from Coffee With Us 3
- Thankful Pie Craft from Natural Beach Living
Thankfulness Worksheet from Pretty Nerdy Press
Free Gratitude Printables
Thanksgiving can be a bit stressful but with these printables your family can do some quick gratitude activities and share what they are grateful for without a lot of prep on your part. Plus, these are really pretty printables!
- Thank You Coloring Pages from Planes and Balloons
- Gratitude Printables Kit from Indigo Ink Boutique
- Thanksgiving Coloring Pages from Canary Jane
- Thankfulness Worksheet from Pretty Nerdy Press
- Thanksgiving Conversation Starters from Honey and Lime
- Gratitude Game and Conversation Starters from Chasing Limes
- DIY Thanksgiving Printable from The Best Ideas for Kids
- Thanksgiving Activity Set from Cultured Palate
- Thanksgiving Activity Pack Printables from The Keele Deal
Thankful Pumpkin from Burlap and Purple
Gratitude Decoration or Table Setting Idea
Thanksgiving is all about showing gratitude, so why not find a way to make your home and tablescape showcase that gratitude. Here are some really fun and simple ideas to decorate your gratitude.
- Thanksgiving Blessing Bands from Freebie Finding Mom
- Thankful Chart from Sew Simple Home
- Thankful Turkey Centerpiece from Really, Are You Serious?
- DIY Memory Jars from Strength and Sunshine
- Turkey Favor Box from Jessica's Prints
- Thankful Pumpkin from Burlap and Purple
- Thanksgiving Tree from Let Me Give You Some Advice
Thankful Journals from Adventures of a DIY Mom
Gratitude Journal Ideas
Keeping a journal is great but taking time to express your gratitude and right down all you are thankful for is even better. Here are some great ways to get started.
- Benefits of Practicing Gratitude and How to Do it from A Simple and Contented Life
- Fall Gratitude Journal from Joyful Life Printables
- Thankful Journals from Adventures of a DIY Mom
- Thanksgiving Journal Prompts from Planning Playtime
- I Am Thankful For Printable from Found 72
I hope some of these gratitude activities have inspired you to help your family express their gratitude this year.
