Gratitude art project

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!

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

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...

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…

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…

In the spirit of the approaching Thanksgiving holiday, I have been working on a Gratitude Tree. Inspired by this post, I think I’m going to incorporate this creative symbol of appreciation a…

This week we’re going to be making a watercolor winning ribbons garland listing the things you feel proud of doing well!

Gratefulness Rocks are perfect for Thanksgiving decorating, but equally fun to keep out all year!

Help your children understand and feel gratitude through art. Check out this list of 10 simple gratitude-based drawing prompts for your children.