Teaching Middle School ELA
Teaching Middle School ELA
Caitlin Mitchell
Episode 370: The Gratitude Writing Activity Your Students Will Actually Love
13 minutes Posted Nov 25, 2025 at 10:00 am.
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The Wednesday before Thanksgiving can feel chaotic — high energy, low focus, zero attention span. But what if it didn’t have to be survival mode? In today’s episode, Caitlin shares a simple gratitude writing project that transforms that busy pre-break day into one of the most meaningful moments of your school year. It’s low-prep, highly engaging, and helps students practice real writing skills while connecting from the heart. If you’ve been searching for a lesson that brings calm, purpose, an...