The Gratitude Game Show

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What Others Say

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“My students always love these Jeopardy type game shows. Definitely keeps them engaged and learning!”
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“Perfect for my school counseling rotation classes during November! It’s no prep and leads to great discussion!”
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Gratitude Game Show – SEL Lesson on Thankfulness and Coping Skills

Teach your students about gratitude and thankfulness in this engaging and interactive social emotional learning (SEL) lesson. The Gratitude Game Show combines fun, reflection, and skill-building in a quiz-style format that encourages students to explore gratitude as a powerful coping tool.

Now available in both Google Slides™ and PowerPoint, this resource is ideal for distance learning, teletherapy, virtual counseling groups, small group counseling, and in-person classroom guidance lessons.

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Ways to Use the Gratitude Lesson

• Stand-alone classroom guidance lesson on gratitude

• Introduction to gratitude practices and coping tools

• Review or supplement to existing SEL lessons

• Perfect for small counseling groups

• Distance learning and teletherapy ready

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Why Educators Love the Gratitude Game Show

• Hands-On & Experiential: Interactive format with role play, drawing, and problem solving.

• Encourages Reflective Thinking: Students practice gratitude and build coping skills while showing off their strengths.

• Customizable Content: All questions and challenges can be edited to meet your students’ needs.

• Low-Prep Resource: Designed for busy school counselors and teachers.

• Includes Lesson Plan: Easy to follow and ready to use.

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Game Show Categories

• Act It Out – Teams role play the challenge prompt.

• True or False – Students decide if a statement is correct.

• Sketch It – Teams quickly draw their answers.

• Imagine If – Players respond to “What if” scenarios to practice problem solving.

• Risk – A surprise challenge revealed only when chosen.

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Technology and Classroom Options

• Best used with a Promethean White Board or projector (PowerPoint or Google Slides™).

• Works for distance learning when all players have internet access.

• Includes printable task cards for screen-free play with the same prompts as the Game Show.

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Extra Flexibility for Educators

The Game Show runs 40–60 minutes, but sometimes time or technology doesn’t cooperate. That’s why this resource also includes 6+ additional printable activity formats that require no slides or internet access. Perfect for shorter sessions, reflective activities, or days when tech breaks down.

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ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors Covered

• M 1 – Belief in development of whole self, including healthy balance of mental, social/emotional, and physical well-being

• M 3 – Sense of belonging in the school environment

• M 6 – Positive attitude toward work and learning

• B-LS 2 – Demonstrate creativity

• B-SS 2 – Create positive and supportive relationships with peers

• B-SS 6 – Use effective collaboration and cooperation skills

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✅ The Gratitude Game Show is a fun, flexible, and meaningful way to help students develop a positive outlook, build coping strategies, and strengthen classroom community.