16 Gratitude Task Cards | No-Prep SEL Starter Activity for Middle & High School

These Gratitude Task Cards are the perfect no-prep SEL starter, wind-down activity, or mindful brain-break to calm chaotic energy in the room while embedding thankfulness, connection and gratitude with your middle and high school students.

Each card features a beautiful, engaging design with clear directions, making them an effortless and must-have addition to your teacher toolkit.

These task cards are perfect if you're looking for end-of-year activities, a mindful back to school activity, or any moment when your class needs a mindful reset.

Why you’ll love these Gratitude Task Cards:

♡ No-prep! Just print and go!
♡ Encourages gratitude, mindfulness, and reflection!
♡ Perfect for calming and focusing students during lessons.
♡ Beautiful, engaging images with clear, student-friendly directions.
♡ Versatile—great for starters, wind-down activities, or independent tasks.
♡ Helps embed SEL into everyday classroom practices.
♡ Suitable for upper primary, middle, and high school students.

How you can use these Gratitude Task Cards:

• Use one card per lesson to help students reflect and stay focused as the year winds down.
• Incorporate as independent tasks to provide a calm, mindful moment in class.
• Start lessons with a gratitude-focused activity to set a positive tone.
• Use as a journal or discussion prompts to spark meaningful reflections.
• Embed into SEL lessons for ongoing gratitude practice.

What’s included with these Gratitude Task Cards:

• 16 printable Gratitude Task Cards (PDF version)
• An editable version so you can change the wording to suit your learners (on PowerPoint so you can also project the cards up)