Gratitude art project

An elementary art teacher blog with art projects and lessons, DIY projects and outfit photos as well as clothing I have made myself.

Bring the beauty of autumn into your home with this gratitude leaf mobile. It's not just an art project; it's a way to inspire your child or student to reflect on what they are thankful for. It can be a perfect Thanksgiving activity and autumn art project. Save this pin from Studio Sprout because gratitude activities are also wonderful year round!

Let's be honest. 2020 has been a really hard year. It might seem hard to shift our focus to being thankful when our current reality may be altered so completely it is hard to recognise. But for this exact reason it is important to spend time exploring what remains. Adversity can serve to highlight in intense detail what we value beyond anything else. So take a creative moment to remind yourself on what truly feeds your soul. It will be time well spent. MaterialsWax crayons or oil…

Wear gratitude like a cloak and it will feed every corner of your life. ~ Rumi Yesterday I caught myself complaining again as I attacked the mountain of dishes in the sink and tried to clear away the fog from my bleary eyes and brain. Clearly, my morning cup of coffee had not kicked...

The Gratitude Tree Story and Class Activity is a great lesson for teaching kids about gratitude around Thanksgiving or any time of the year. The printable leaves make this a quick and easy craft that will give students a beautiful lasting reminder to be grateful.

This DIY Thankful Wreath is the perfect way to get the kids involved in being grateful this holiday season!

Create an “I Am Thankful” Quilt to display for Thanksgiving with a printable collaborative quilt template.

Nurture gratitude in the home or classroom with this list of gratitude activities, games, crafts, and books for kids and adults.

Recently, I shared that my students in fourth grade are working on creating their own Tiny Art Show. Because I was going to be out of school for a couple of days visiting the art teachers in Vermont, I needed a lesson to keep my students engaged. I created this Tiny Gallery of Gratitude sheet for my third and fourth grade students. I hope they enjoyed it (I'll find out tomorrow!) but fingers crossed they did. If you think your student would like it too, here's a link to the FREE PDF. I…

Recently, I shared that my students in fourth grade are working on creating their own Tiny Art Show. Because I was going to be out of school for a couple of days visiting the art teachers in Vermont, I needed a lesson to keep my students engaged. I created this Tiny Gallery of Gratitude sheet for my third and fourth grade students. I hope they enjoyed it (I'll find out tomorrow!) but fingers crossed they did. If you think your student would like it too, here's a link to the FREE PDF. I…