About the gratitude wheel
It’s easier to think of something you’re grateful for when the question is specific. This wheel gives one prompt per spin, like a person who helped you this week or a smell that makes you happy. Use it for gratitude journals, morning meetings, family dinners and Thanksgiving.
Ways to use it
- Morning meeting or circle-time question.
- Daily gratitude journal prompt.
- Family dinner or Thanksgiving table game.
What’s on this wheel (16)
- Someone who helped you this week
- A place that makes you feel safe
- A food you’re thankful for
- Something in nature you love
- A skill you’re glad you have
- A book, song or show that makes you happy
- Something that made you laugh recently
- A friend, and why you’re grateful for them
- Something your body lets you do
- A mistake you learned from
- Something you use every day
- A teacher or coach who helped you
- A smell that makes you happy
- Something you’re looking forward to
- A kind thing someone did for you
- Something that went well today
Frequently asked questions
How do I use the gratitude wheel with a class?
Spin once at the start of the day and give everyone a minute to think. Students can share with a partner, write two or three sentences in a journal, or add a note to a class gratitude wall.
Is it only for Thanksgiving?
No. The prompts work all year. Many teachers use one each morning, and families use it at dinner.
Is the wheel really random?
Yes. The winner is chosen by your browser’s random number generator before the wheel starts turning, and every slice has the same chance.
Can I save or share my wheel?
Click "Save" to keep the wheel in My wheels in this browser, or "Share wheel" to copy a link that opens your exact list on any device.