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A daily practice for the skills that aren't always taught in a classroom.

The Gratitude Journal for Kids is a guided daily journal designed for children aged 7 to 9. Rooted in positive psychology, it introduces children to gratitude, emotional awareness, courage, kindness, reflection and connection through approachable, repeatable activities. It is designed to complement children's broader education by giving them opportunities to explore and practise important inner skills.

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A boy and his dog watching the sunset over Bangkok
From The Gratitude Journal for Kids
Why it matters

Children learn to read, write and calculate.

Growing up asks for more: understanding what they feel, trying again when something is hard, saying sorry, noticing when someone needs them.

These skills can be taught and practised with intention. We know how busy and stretched teachers are. The journal does not add to their workload or get in the way of the curriculum. It gives them a simple, consistent and structured way to practise these softer skills.

The framework
Notice.Choose.Practise.Remember.Reflect.

Five connected practices, built into every daily page. Each is explained on the journal page.

See the framework
Already part of the school day

Used by Year 3 and Year 4 students at Ruam Rudee City International School in Bangkok.

The school has returned to order journals for three consecutive academic years.

3consecutive academic years of repeat orders
Y3 + Y4students using the journal
1Bangkok international school, and the first of many we hope to work with
How it could fit your school
A few quiet minutes at the start or end of the day
Form time, homeroom or advisory
Wellbeing and counselling sessions
A shared prompt for classroom or home conversation
At home with a parent or carer, if you would like to involve families

Who is it for? Children aged 7 to 9, typically Years 3 and 4. Further age editions are planned.

A look inside

See what's inside.

Your brain notices what you look for: a spread from The Gratitude Journal for Kids
Your brain notices what you look forShort, friendly teaching spreads explain one idea at a time.
What could you practise today?: a spread from The Gratitude Journal for Kids
What could you practise today?Courage, kindness, patience and more, with real-life examples.
One good memory: a spread from The Gratitude Journal for Kids
One good memoryA moment to remember before the day is over.
What am I feeling?: a spread from The Gratitude Journal for Kids
What am I feeling?A feelings wheel gives children words for what is going on inside.
A little check-in: a spread from The Gratitude Journal for Kids
A little check-inA rotating check-in and a new feeling word to explore.
A promise to start: a spread from The Gratitude Journal for Kids
A promise to startChildren make a gratitude promise to themselves and choose how they will celebrate.
Ready, set, go: a spread from The Gratitude Journal for Kids
Ready, set, goThe first daily page, filled in as an example.
A daily entry: a spread from The Gratitude Journal for Kids
A daily entryShort, repeatable pages: what I am grateful for, what would make today great, what I want to practise.
Puzzles and crosswords: a spread from The Gratitude Journal for Kids
Puzzles and crosswordsPlayful pages that keep the habit fun.
Milestone unlocked: a spread from The Gratitude Journal for Kids
Milestone unlockedCelebrating how far they have come.
What happens when you get in touch
1

You request sample pages. We send seven sample spreads and a one-page explanation of how the journal works.

2

We follow up personally, if you'd like a conversation.

3

We talk about what would suit your students and teachers, including pricing and orders.

Questions
Can we order for a whole year group?
Yes. Tell us numbers in the form and we'll respond personally.
Is this a curriculum?
No. It is a daily practice that sits alongside what you already teach.
What evidence is there?
One school has used the journal with Year 3 and Year 4 students and has reordered for three consecutive academic years. We are gathering teacher and student feedback now.

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