Grade 4 · SEL · Lesson 11

Show Gratitude and Respect

Gratitude means recognizing and appreciating the good things in your life and the people who help you. When we express gratitude, it makes the receiver feel valued and strengthens our relationships. Research shows that gratitude also improves our own mood and well-being.

What this lesson teaches

1Define gratitude and explain how it benefits both giver and receiver
2Identify multiple ways to express gratitude in daily life
3Connect gratitude with showing respect for others
4Write a gratitude letter using a structured frame

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