In this how-to guide you’ll find a step-by-step overview of the program plus fun, meaningful activities that allow your students to choose their gratitude expression through writing a letter, sharing it verbally or organizing a tribute event. Watch the video to learn more about the initiative.
Gratitude is a skill students can practise, and it gets stronger with use. These free activities give every grade a simple way to notice what they value, say thank you and see the difference kind words make. Each one is ready to teach, with no sign-up needed.
Young learners start by naming the people and things they are thankful for. The K-3 activity card and lesson package use pictures, talk and simple writing prompts, so students can draw a thank-you, share it out loud or make a card for someone at school.
Students in grades 4 to 6 move from saying thanks to explaining why. The activity card and lesson package help them think about how others have helped them and write a short thank-you letter to someone who made a difference.
Middle school students explore how gratitude supports friendships and well-being. The 7-8 activity card and lesson plan prompt discussion about everyday kindness and ask students to choose how they will express their thanks: in writing, out loud or through a small act for someone else.
High school students look at gratitude as part of healthy relationships and communication. They can lead a gratitude campaign in their school, from letters to a tribute event that recognises staff, family or community members.
The Gratitude Express and the Say It Now Documentary work for any grade. Use them to open a discussion, then let students pick the activity that suits them. The Educator Guide walks you through running the full program step by step.
Say It Now is a free Education+ program that helps students build gratitude, belonging and connection. It includes lesson plans, slide decks, activity cards and videos for kindergarten to grade 12.
Yes. Every Say It Now resource is free to download, with no account or sign-up required.
Any time of year works. Many teachers use these activities in November around Thanksgiving, during Teacher Appreciation Week, or at the end of the school year to thank the people who helped students along the way.
No. You can use a single activity card in one lesson, or follow the Educator Guide to run Say It Now as a full classroom or school-wide campaign.
Practising gratitude helps students build stronger relationships, supports positive emotions such as joy and optimism, and helps them develop resilience when things get hard.
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