This challenge empowers students by teaching them how to foster gratitude and relationships. Thankful Thursday is all about creating a new school culture where gratitude is practiced every week with this simple, yet powerful, 10 minute challenge.
SHIFT STATES: As students write notes and share them, their brains shift to a positive state. That releases chemicals that improve their mood and outlook.
PROMOTE POSITIVE BEHAVIORS: When students are in better moods, they perform at a higher level and the have more positive behavior.
GROW PROSOCIAL SKILLS: Student who write/receive thank you notes are more likely to reach out to others again.
Try it out this Thursday! When you sign up online, you will get a Challenge Guide with ALL you need to take the challenge. REGISTER ONLINE
CHALLENGE:
Take just 10 minutes to see what a difference gratitude makes.
Take just three simple steps to participate in the challenge:
- STOP for just 10 minutes
- WRITE thank you notes this to anyone, explaining why you are thankful.
- SHARE your note with that special someone
After #Thankful Thursday: Share your totals: REPORT TOTALS
Be one of the schools around the world working to make Gratitude GO GLOBAL. Be a Kindness Club International Ambassador!
For more of the story, watch Melinda’s TED talk from the April 1, 2017 TEDxABQ Education Event.
