Gratitude Journals for Education – A Self Reflection Project for Kids and Teens

Unlocking the Power of Gratitude: Introducing the Ultimate Tool for Kids and Teens

gratitude journals for kids

With many distractions and challenges in the world today, encouraging the concept of gratitude in children and teens is very important for their holistic development. In the classroom, integrating gratitude practices can not only enhance academic performance and emotional well-being, it also allows us to spread kindness in the community as a whole.

Here at S&S we created our own exclusive 100-page gratitude journals, tailored specifically for young minds. These journals are designed to spark a journey of self-discovery and positivity. Featuring a customizable blank cover design for creative expression, plus daily prompts to reflect on blessings, achievements, and moments of joy, the journals are a game-changer in classrooms and beyond. Our innovative journals can empower educators to instill gratitude as a cornerstone value, fostering a classroom environment where appreciation and kindness can flourish.

For students, the journals are more than just notebooks; it’s a place where they can pause, reflect, and celebrate the meaning in everyday moments. Kids can engage with daily prompts and color their personalized covers with their names. From improved mental health to enhanced social connections, the benefits are endless.

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Gratitiude Journal Options

About S&S Gratitude Journals

Our kid and teen gratitude journals have been created to help guide elementary to middle and high school age kids to recognize and be thankful for the big and simple things in their life. These 100-page journals have a high-quality cardstock cover with heavy weight paper pages inside. 

There are 4 packs to choose from – individual journals to purchase and 12 packs, both for kids or for teens.

The journals feature daily prompts to gauge how their day is going, with spaces to record things they are grateful for, as well as doodling space to draw and sketch. Inspirational quotes are sprinkled throughout. The cover illustrations are black & white for coloring and personalization. The About Me page encourages them to make the journal their own and express what makes them unique. Daily pages are not dated, so this journal can be started and continued as it works for each child!

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What is a Gratitude Journal?

A place where you can write down or draw things that make you feel happy & thankful. A book where you can recognize and practice what makes you feel good and keep that memory.

Using Your Gratitude Journal

Use this journal to record how you feel, things you are grateful for and how you spread kindness. Use it daily, weekly or whenever you want. Write, doodle, draw – it’s your journal! Color the illustrations on the cover and on the pages inside with markers, colored pencils or crayons.

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Benefits & Features

  • Exclusive to S&S Worldwide
  • Durable binding, quality cover
  • Designs on front and back cover to color
  • Personalized name box on front cover
  • Dual spaces for creativity
  • Write or draw options on each page
  • Social emotional aspect on each page
  • Quote of the day / week  
  • Doodle of the day
  • Bulk options for groups (packs of 12)
  • Use for all organizations – classrooms, afterschool, summer camp, family engagement

gratitude journal for kids

View our Kindness page for more activity ideas!

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