Dolan shared a few hands-on activities, including a gratitude jar. The concept is simple: a jar or container is kept in a central spot at home or in the classroom, along with slips of paper and a pen.

5. Create a Gratitude Jar Thanksgiving can be a great time to start a gratitude jar. Create your own or make it a family activity to add to the jar. Every day, write down something you feel ...

5. Take Gratitude Walks Combining physical activity with mindfulness, gratitude walks involve being present and appreciative of your surroundings during a walk.

He was quick to note that gratitude is not just an emotion, but also an activity that can be changed and modified. “The human brain is biased in the way it thinks,” he told me over the phone.

Keep a gratitude journal. This can work for kids of all ages. Some may express themselves better through drawing or painting, while others may want to spend more time writing their thoughts down.

During this time of "thanksgiving", the founder of DADHOOD, Thomas McMinn decided to create an uplifting activities that dads and kids can do together to teach children about gratitude.

To develop an enduring gratitude habit, try linking your gratitude practice to an already ingrained routine, Wong said. He chooses to think about what he’s grateful for in the morning.

Sheinelle opened up about her gratitude jar during a 2019 segment about raising grateful children. "The other day I decided to open it up and take a look," she shared.