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Do children know how to be grateful without being taught? Here is a great article from www.today.com titled 20 ways to teach kids gratitude. It is really important that parents intentionally incorporate gratitude into daily living. Parents are the best example for children to learn from.

Here are some activity ideas to help focus conversations and attitudes in your family toward gratitude. Click the pictures for more information.

This example is a basic guide, but use your own ideas and supplies to create your personalized turkey to display what your children are thankful for.

So fun! This is a punch cup game based on The price is right style game of challenges and rewards. It is easily made from a cardboard box, disposable cups and tissue paper. What a great way to get every family member involved.

10 simple Thanksgiving conversation starters for kids that are young and getting to know what being thankful means

This idea uses different bowls to include pre-written, printed questions and or for your family to come up with original questions throughout Thanksgiving season. This example shows a family writing their own personal responses and placing them back into the bowl. You may also choose to incorporate this into your Thanksgiving day celebration as a tradition. If you have extended family join you on Thanksgiving day, it would be a a nice sharing activity to join everyone together in.

There are many ways to be thankful, but it may not always come naturally to children. While visiting www.theseasonedmom.com, I found the best 3 simple tips for parents to remember during this holiday season.

Set an example. Make sure your children see you showing gratitude to others.
Find ways to show gratitude together. Encourage gratitude through family activities.
Make it fun.