Are We Teaching Our Kids to Show Gratitude?

“Did you say thank you?” How many times have you asked your kids that question?

Teaching our children to use good manners is important, but there’s something more I want for my kids.

I don’t want them to simply know when they’re supposed to say thank you. I want them to become people who genuinely notice what God and others have done for them.

And that takes some intentional teaching.

Our kids can easily become accustomed to the things others do for them.

• Dad goes to work.
• Mom drives them to another activity.
• Grandma helps.
• A Sunday School teacher prepares another lesson.
• A sibling shares something.

When those things happen regularly, it’s easy for children (and adults!) to simply expect them.

So how do we help our children develop genuinely thankful hearts?

That’s what I’m talking about today as part of the 30 Days of Thanks blog series hosted by Kerry Beck at How to Homeschool My Child.

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I’m sharing:

How to Teach Kids to Show Gratitude in Everyday Life

You’ll find practical ways to help your children:

• Notice what others do for them
• See gratitude modeled at home
• Appreciate people who invest in their lives
• Turn thankfulness into action
• Make gratitude part of your family’s everyday culture

And I’ll share one of my favorite ways we helped one of our own children take gratitude beyond simply saying “thank you.”

Because gratitude isn’t just something we want our kids to say. It’s something we want them to live.

👉 [CONTINUE READING MY POST AT HOW TO HOMESCHOOL MY CHILD]

While you’re there, take some time to explore the 30 Days of Thanks series. Throughout November, homeschool bloggers are sharing practical ideas, encouragement, and activities to help families intentionally teach thankfulness.

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I hope it gives you some new ideas for cultivating gratitude in your own home – not just during November, but all year long ❤️