Gratitude Lesson Plan

Teach Kids the Power of Gratitude with the “Gratitude is My Superpower” Lesson Plan — A Complete SEL Resource for Classroom and Home

Help children slow down, reflect, and notice the good around them with this engaging, ready-to-use lesson plan inspired by the beloved book Gratitude is My Superpower.
Designed to build emotional awareness, empathy, and a positive mindset, this digital resource transforms the story of Betsy and Mr. T into meaningful learning moments.

Perfect for teachers, counselors, homeschoolers, or caregivers — the lesson plan includes discussion prompts, hands-on activities, SEL exercises, STEM connections, and print-ready materials that make gratitude easy and fun to teach.

Inside the Lesson Plan:

✔ Before Reading Activities
— Picture walk, vocabulary preview, and guided questions to activate curiosity and prior knowledge.

✔ During Reading Prompts
— Thoughtful questions that deepen comprehension and strengthen empathy.

✔ After Reading Reflections
— Writing prompts, discussion themes, and emotional connection activities.

✔ SEL Activity: “Gratitude Stone Craft”
— Kids create their own gratitude stone like Betsy’s to support emotional regulation.

✔ STEM Connection: “The Science of Mr. T’s Shell”
— A child-friendly exploration of animal protection and observation skills.

✔ Comprehension & Writing Tasks
— Creative prompts, poetry activities, sequencing, and self-expression.

✔ Math Integration: “Gratitude Graph”
— A simple bar-graph activity supporting numeracy and social awareness.

✔ Mindfulness Break: “Turtle Breathing”
— A calming, guided breathing exercise kids can use anytime they feel upset.

✔ Art, Extension, and Home Connection Activities
— Drawing tasks, chants, movement exercises, and take-home gratitude challenges.

Perfect for:

• Classroom morning meetings & SEL lessons
• Homeschool routines and therapy sessions
• Small groups, reading circles, and calm corners
• Teaching gratitude, empathy, perspective, and emotional regulation

File Details:

• High-resolution PDF
• Age range: 6–9 years (Grades 1–3)
• Duration: 45–60 minutes
• Instant digital download — no physical product shipped

Usage Terms:

This lesson plan is for personal or single-classroom use only.
Redistributing, sharing, posting online, or reselling the digital file is strictly prohibited.