Everything you wanted to know about hakarat hatov — and more!

• Why are blessings so important in Judaism anyway?
• Learn the traditional blessings to say in a variety of situations, from changing a diaper to seeing a rainbow.
• Another way to show gratitude is to acknowledge “shehechiyanu moments” in your life.
• Check out these eight ideas for learning about gratitude.

Crafts and games to learn about gratitude

• Download and fill out these Gratitude Strips to name and remember all the good in your world.
• The good things in your life can include people! Let them know by sending them a gratitude bear.
• Make gratitude sticks so the whole family can count their blessings.
• Start a gratitude journal!

Videos for all ages

• Learn the hakarat hatov basics with Shaboom.
• Prep yourself with Shaboom’s parents’ guide to hakarat hatov.
• One way to start the day on a tov (good) foot is to say the prayer “Modeh/Modah/Modet Ani” when you wake up!

There’s nothing like a PJ Library book!

Here are some great PJ Library books to teach about gratitude.