Gratitude | Mindful Minutes
About
This Mindful Minutes video focuses on gratitude. Practicing gratitude improves mental health, foster a more positive and appreciative mindset, and helps our relationship with others and ourselves.
WQED Education teamed up with Open Up Pittsburgh to bring you Mindful Minutes! These videos can be used in the classroom, library, or any learning space to help everyone get centered and calmed down to start or end the day or activity. Each video starts with a breathing exercise and then dives into an activity to practice the theme.
Credits: Open Up Pgh and WQED
Standards
CASEL SEL Standards (Pre‑K–5)
1. Self‑Awareness (SA)
- SA‑1 – Identify and name emotions associated with gratitude (joy, calm, appreciation).
- SA‑2 – Notice internal cues when reflecting on positive experiences.
- SA‑3 – Recognize how gratitude influences mood and mindset.
- SA‑4 – Develop a sense of personal strengths and values through reflection.
2. Self‑Management (SM)
- SM‑1 – Use gratitude practices to manage stress and shift emotional states.
- SM‑2 – Demonstrate impulse control by slowing down and focusing on reflection.
- SM‑3 – Practice calming strategies (breathing, mindful noticing).
- SM‑4 – Maintain focus during guided gratitude exercises.
3. Social Awareness (SO)
- SO‑1 – Demonstrate empathy by recognizing how others contribute to their well‑being.
- SO‑2 – Appreciate diverse people, experiences, and acts of kindness.
- SO‑3 – Show respect and appreciation for peers, teachers, and family.
- SO‑4 – Understand that gratitude can strengthen community bonds.
4. Relationship Skills (RS)
- RS‑1 – Communicate appreciation clearly and respectfully.
- RS‑2 – Strengthen relationships by expressing gratitude to others.
- RS‑3 – Resolve small conflicts by focusing on positive interactions.
- RS‑4 – Offer support and encouragement to peers.
5. Responsible Decision‑Making (DM)
- DM‑1 – Recognize how gratitude influences thoughtful choices.
- DM‑2 – Make decisions that reflect kindness and appreciation.
- DM‑3 – Consider how actions affect others’ feelings.
- DM‑4 – Reflect on how gratitude can guide future behavior.
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