The Gratitude Journal for Kids is a thoughtful and engaging journal that helps children reflect on positive moments, kind actions, and what they are thankful for. With a mix of writing prompts, drawing pages, checklists, and calming activities, it encourages children to practise gratitude, emotional awareness, and mindfulness.
This diary is ideal for use in classrooms, at home, in therapy, or wellbeing sessions, especially for children who need support with emotional regulation, confidence, or anxiety. It helps build a habit of noticing what is going well and strengthens a more balanced and hopeful outlook.
What’s Inside the Gratitude Journal?
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Gratitude writing and drawing prompts – Encourages children to reflect on people, places, and experiences they are thankful for
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Mood trackers and daily reflections – Simple tools to help children check in with how they feel each day
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Prompts about family, friendships, and nature – Helps children appreciate relationships, their surroundings, and small everyday joys
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Self-esteem and confidence-building pages – Activities that ask children to name their strengths, achievements, and proud moments
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Mindfulness and relaxation tasks – Breathing exercises, calm thoughts, and reflection space to support emotional regulation
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Kindness activities and checklists – Encourages children to connect gratitude with caring actions towards others
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Creative extras – Word games, colouring pages, and space for free expression linked to gratitude and positivity
How Can It Be Used?
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In schools and PSHE lessons – Supports emotional development, positive thinking, and social-emotional learning goals
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At home with parents or carers – Can be used to build daily habits of reflection and start meaningful conversations
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In counselling or mental health support sessions – A helpful tool to support children with low mood, anxiety, or low self-confidence
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With children who find it hard to express emotions – Especially helpful for those with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing needs
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As part of morning or evening routines – Encourages children to pause, reflect, and build a sense of calm and connection
The Gratitude Journal for Kids supports children in developing a more positive mindset, recognising their own strengths, and feeling connected to the world around them. It is a gentle and practical resource to promote wellbeing, emotional resilience, and personal growth.
