gratitude tree instructions

Punch a hole at the top of each leaf and loop a string or ribbon through each. Put the pebbles in the vase and stick the twigs in it. Have your children write about the things they are grateful for on the leaves. Hang the leaves from the branches.

1. How do you make a gratitude tree?
2. What is a gratitude tree?
3. How can family practice gratitude?
4. How do you explain gratitude to a child?

How do you make a gratitude tree?

Steps to follow:

1. Take a cut out of the craft paper in the leaf shape.
2. Use the craft leaf as a template for tracing the rest of the leaves on a bigger sheet.
3. Punch holes in the leaves tie a piece of string in the holes.
4. Add rocks to the base of the vase and stick the tree branch there so that it stands erect.

What is a gratitude tree?

A gratitude tree is a way to display the things you're grateful for while creating a beautiful and seasonal display. Each dinner guest gets a paper leaf or a few leaves, and they write something they're thankful for on each leaf. It's a great activity to do at a Thanksgiving gathering.

How can family practice gratitude?

Make it even sweeter by sharing in the thanks together with these simple but impactful gratitude practices for families.

1. Start a gratitude jar. This practice is for the family who appreciates a good visual. ...
2. Host a family day of gratitude. ...
3. Keep a gratitude journal. ...
4. Remember gratitude at bedtime.

How do you explain gratitude to a child?

Gratitude is one of many positive emotions. It's about focusing on what's good in our lives and being thankful for the things we have. Gratitude is pausing to notice and appreciate the things that we often take for granted, like having a place to live, food, clean water, friends, family, even computer access.