The 3 Minute Gratitude Journal for Kids

I really liked the concept of this journal and thought that the format was great. Each page contains a space to fill in the date, your dominant emotion during that day, something you're thankful for, a person that bought you joy that day and a box to write or draw the best part of your day. I liked that the prompts are very simple so aren't overwhelming. As an adult I would happily fill this journal out compared to other gratitude journals I've seen which have too many prompts and leave multiple pages for each day so pressure you into writing a lot everyday just to fill the space. As the title suggests it is definitely possible to sit down and fill this out in 3 minutes or less which means a child is much more likely to stick to filling it in and build gratitude as a habit.

I did think that the list of emotions it gives you to choose from were slightly strange and I wish a wider selection had been included. The emotions given were sadness, laziness, anxiety, tranquility, boredom, impatience, happiness, gratitude and strength. Among these there are definitely some emotions which I wouldn't have been able to identify that I was feeling when I was younger for example tranquility. Therefore I wish that there had been a larger quantity of more basic emotions given such as anger or tiredness.

Overall I think this book provides a great template to get both children and adults to think about the things in their lives that they are grateful for and the simplicity of the template means it is quick to fill in so children are more likely to cultivate the habit of expressing gratitude!

The overall concept and design is pretty straight forward. It seems like a great way for kids to keep on top of things. However, in my personal opinion I believe the illustrations could’ve had a slightly more variety. I noticed there was a difference every couple of pages. I believe adding a slightly different activity would be more interactive and fun. The journal in itself is fun.

I love this cute gratitude journal for kids. It starts with a description of different feelings and then has prompts to help the child focus in on the things they are grateful for. In addition to journal prompts for each day there are other grattude tasks sprinkled in inlcuding specific people they are grateful for and things that they are grateful for. Perfect for creating a habit of gratitude.

The cover says it all. The book has a fairly repetitive formula and is ideal for younger cghildren to complete alongside a care giver, or for older children to spend a few minutes on each day. Every day leads with a different reflection about gratitude, serving as a teaching aid for readers and journalers new to the concept. The journal tracks mood and daily items to be grateful for. Every two to seven days, children can highlight the people they are grateful for, and those that bring them joy. In addition, children are able to select curated items to circle.

Whether the pages are black andwhite because I am viewing an ARC, or whether it is intentional, it's a great feature as it allows for self expression, inviting users to color and doodle to make the book look and feel uniquely their own. The layout works to restrict the time required as the reflection boxes are a fixed size, yet the daily reflection encourages deeper thought in older children that wish to meditate on the idea. This is a great resource for ALL children and is an exercise everyone could benifit from.

It's never too early to learn how to use gratitude as a source of happiness. This journal is great because the exercises are short and practical. Even though it's geared towards kids, I do think adults could benefit too. Whether you are recovering from something or simply wanting a better emotional life, this journal could help. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

I really enjoyed looking through this gratitude journal. I think it’s a great opportunity for children to express themselves. I appreciated that there is an area for the child to draw about the best part of their day. The section to circle about your feelings is great too! I think it’s important to start working on gratitude at a young age. I’m looking forward to giving this journal to my son.

What a great idea for children who can learn to be more grateful in their lives by using this fun journal! Helps kids view the world differently by focusing on what they're thankful for and grows the gratitude mindset through regular use. Recommended!