G Journals

April from The Idea Backpack got me thinking a few days ago about doing gratitude journals with my kids.  (Click on her blog to be inspired as well.)  I threw some journals together and the very next day my kids wrote their first entry while the lights were turned down low and peaceful piano music played throughout the room.  

(After only a few days of journaling, I had a hard time narrowing down which thoughts to share.  There's a freebie at the end for anyone who can make it that far.)

I am grateful for my family because they love me.

 I am grateful for my bike because I like to ride it.

 I am grateful for my room because it has things that I like.

I am grateful for friends because they are fun to play with.

 I am grateful for Matthew because he is my very best friend.

 I am grateful for filling buckets at home because it is fun.

I am grateful for my dogs Alice and Piper because they love me and I love them.

 I am grateful for God because I love God.

I am grateful for our President because he is special to us.

 I am grateful for my teacher because I like being in her class.

 I am grateful for my heart because it makes me beautiful.

I am grateful for my heart because it beeps when I need blood.

In addition to my normal daily writing workshop time, my plan is to make G Journals a daily ritual throughout November, with lights down low and piano music playing.  I hope it brings new meaning to being thankful.

(Click on the picture for your own copy.  G = gratitude)
Graphics from: http://frompond.blogspot.com