1. Make a “Family Grateful Tree” Draw an outline of a tree on a large sheet of paper. Get some leafy coloured paper and cut out shapes of leaves. Have the kids write what they are grateful for on the leaves and stick them on the tree. Examples to get them going: food, friends, family, Jesu, health etc.

2. Share a meal of gratitude: Share a meal as a family and take turns going around the table listing things you are grateful for in your family. Example: Mum’s cooking, Dad attending sporting events, my sister’s smile.

3. Take on the 7-day family scripture challenge. Read a different scripture on gratitude together as a family each morning. See if you can memorize it by the end of the day!

• DAY 1: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18
• DAY 2: “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118
• DAY 3: “And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15
• DAY 4: “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!” Psalm 107:1
• DAY 5: “But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.” 2 Corinthians 2:14
• DAY 6: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
• DAY 7: “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:6

4. Share some gratitude cards. Get out your craft boxes and make some cards to give to friends/ neighbours and family. (or you can buy some thank you cards too!) Share a short message inside on why you are grateful for them. Children can make cards for teachers and friends, parents can write cards for friends and neighbours.