A Heart of Gratitude – Reflective Coloring Worksheet
Help your students pause and reflect on the blessings in their lives with A Heart of Gratitude, a simple yet meaningful coloring activity perfect for Thanksgiving, kindness lessons, or anytime you want to foster thankfulness and emotional connection.
 
Students are invited to think about specific people, places, and things they love and are thankful for. They’ll choose colors that represent each one and fill the heart design space by space—creating a beautiful, symbolic piece of art that’s uniquely personal.
 
This activity encourages mindfulness, color association, and emotional expression while also making a lovely classroom display or take-home keepsake.
Why It Works:
Encourages gratitude and emotional awareness
Allows creative color expression
Easy to use for all ages
Great for individual reflection or group discussion
A beautiful way to slow down, reflect, and give thanks—one color at a time.