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Newly updated in 2025 with fresh student instructions, teacher guide, and grading rubric.
 
Bring creativity and reflection into your classroom with the Thankful Collage Project. This engaging activity blends technology, social-emotional learning (SEL), and seasonal reflection as students design a digital gratitude poster using Google Slides, Canva, PowerPoint, or Microsoft Word.
 
Perfect for middle school and high school, this project encourages students to explore what they are thankful for, create visually appealing designs, and share their work in a collaborative classroom Gratitude Gallery Walk.
 
What’s Included
Teacher Instructions with step-by-step lesson plan (bellwork, activity flow, closure)
Detailed Student Directions with creation options (Slides, Canva, PowerPoint, Word)
Grading Rubric (50 points) for easy assessment
Rubric
Final student checklist for accountability
Reflection prompts to guide deeper thinking about gratitude
Skills and Standards Addressed
Creativity and Innovation (ISTE Standards)
Self-Awareness and Social Awareness (SEL Competencies)
Communication and Collaboration (NBEA/Technology Standards)
Digital literacy skills through design platforms
How It Works
Students brainstorm at least 10 things they are thankful for.
Students design a digital collage poster with images, icons, text, and creative layouts.
Students write a reflection paragraph (3–5 sentences) about the importance of gratitude.
Class ends with a gallery walk or share-out, creating a classroom Gratitude Wall.
Why Teachers Love It
Adaptable for one or two class periods (45–90 minutes)
Perfect for Thanksgiving activities, advisory periods, SEL lessons, or holiday reflections
Ready-to-use rubric for quick and fair grading
Encourages positive classroom culture and creative expression
 
 
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The Tech TwinsThankful Collage Project | Thanksgiving & Gratitude Activity