Long-Term Effects of the Practice of Gratitude: How that Translates to the Classroom

The Toprakci Method: Creating Confident Learners

This conversation explores the practice of gratitude with children and its profound impact on their mindset and behavior. Tani Toprakci, M.Ed shares examples of students expressing gratitude for various aspects of their lives, such as themselves, pets, friends, and material possessions.
The practice of gratitude helps children develop a positive attitude, build confidence, and reframe negative thoughts. The conversation also discusses the importance of perception and how focusing on gratitude can shift one's perspective to notice the positive aspects of life and therefore changes a child's perception and what they notice about themselves and the world around them. There truly is a ripple effect of gratitude, especially when it's incorporated into daily life.

Keywords

gratitude, children, mindset, behavior, positive attitude, confidence, perception, perspective, ripple effect

Takeaways

• Practicing gratitude with children can have a profound impact on their mindset and behavior.
• Expressing gratitude for various aspects of life helps children develop a positive attitude and build confidence.
• Focusing on gratitude can shift one's perspective to notice the positive aspects of life.
• The ripple effect of gratitude can create a more positive and supportive environment.
• Incorporating gratitude exercises in daily life can lead to long-term positive changes.
• "What three things are you grateful for?"
• "Sometimes life isn't easy, but we still can have gratitude for working through something challenging."
• "If we can give kids the tool to ripple out gratitude or positivity, that's gonna ripple out into the world."

Resources:
www.creatingconfidentlearners.com

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