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Gratitude Tree

Build emotional development with your autistic child by creating a gratitude tree—a fun way to express thankfulness during the fall season.

Materials

  • Gratitude Tree Trunk Printable
  • Red Construction Paper
  • Orange Construction Paper
  • Yellow Construction Paper
  • Glue
  • Black Marker
  • Crayons (optional)
  • Printed Images of Your Child’s Favorite Items

Instructions

  • Cut out shape leaves from the red, orange and yellow construction paper.
  • Either print out the Gratitude Tree Trunk or draw one on a white sheet of paper.
  • Encourage the child to think of things they are grateful for. This could be people, places, experiences, or objects that make them happy.
  • If the child is verbal, help them write their gratitude notes on the leaves with the marker.
  • Allow the child to draw on the leaves with crayons if they prefer to.
  • If your child is non-verbal, print out icons of their favorite things and glue to the leaves.
  • Attach the leaves to the branches of the tree with glue and allow to dry.
  • Display the Gratitude Tree in a prominent place where the child can see it daily.

Notes

Gratitude Tree Printable
This blog post encourages readers to interact with the project meaningfully while explaining how it can foster emotional and creative skills in autistic children. The call to action invites them to share their child’s experience, creating a sense of community around gratitude.