Educators Advocate for Integrating Gratitude Practices into Daily Classroom Routines
Educators and researchers are increasingly advocating for the integration of gratitude practices into daily classroom routines, moving beyond seasonal acknowledgments like Thanksgiving. Emerging research suggests that cultivating gratitude can help students manage difficult emotions, strengthen relationships, and improve their overall well-being. Kindergarten teacher Grace Bache-Wiig, for instance, implemented a daily gratitude practice with her students, starting with simple thank-you notes and evolving into a six-month journaling habit. This practice led to observable improvements in students' writing and confidence. Lainie Rowell, a former educator, emphasizes that these benefits extend to older students, fostering healthier relationships, academic success, and a more connected classroom community. Activities like 'Notice-Think-Feel-Do' and 'Appreciation, Apology, Aha' are being used to encourage students to express appreciation regularly, making it an integral part of classroom culture rather than an o...
