Teaching The Value Of Gratitude To A Preschooler

Preschool Curriculum | Preschool Teachers

There's no better month to teach children about gratitude than November. After all, that seems to be the overall theme of the month. This is mainly due to the fact that Thanksgiving, the day when we show our thanks, falls in November. Gratitude is one of the most important lessons that a kid can learn but sometimes it's hard to teach that.

Preschool aged is the most important time to teach a child about gratitude and showing thanks. That's because kids are very perceptive at that age. There are a few key ways of how to show them to be thankful. The first is to explain to them what being thankful means. It's a hard term to grasp but by giving concrete examples, they will learn.

Teachers and parents can get involved by helping children make lists of what they are thankful for. They can also help them to write out reasons why they are thankful for the important people in their lives. Another great way to help kids show gratitude is by fun projects. Kids can make different pictures that demonstrate who they are thankful for and why.

A final great way to teach children about being thankful is by listening to songs, reading books, and watching movies that demonstrate this. These are great interactive tools for children to learn. Certain books, movies, and songs can teach valuable lessons and these open up great discussions afterward. Children that young also tend to remember catchy songs as well as things from videos because they are visual learners.

Overall, preschool is the perfect age to teach children what it means to be thankful. That's because they are so excited to show their gratitude. It's also a very easy age to come up with certain crafts that will cater to them. They can also make these for family members during the month of November because it is the month of giving thanks.