Description
One good thing, written together at bedtime
Bedtime arrives and your child remembers only the bad part of the day: the goal missed, the friend who sat elsewhere. One page, one good thing, changes what they fall asleep on.
This gratitude journal for children comes as an editable Canva template plus ready-to-print files: a 120-page journal, a 2025 dated edition, every page exported as PNG and JPG, and a PowerPoint version. Change the fonts, colours and prompts in Canva, then print at home. For parents, carers, teachers and KDP publishers.
Inside the download
- Editable Canva template link
- Gratitude journal for kids, 120-page PDF
- 2025 dated edition, 53 pages
- Every page as PNG and JPG
- PowerPoint version
A printable gratitude journal for kids, used at bedtime
Your son climbs into bed and tells you about the boy who would not pass him the ball. Ask him for one good thing from the day and he goes quiet, then mentions the chips at lunch. Writing it down gives the good part of the day a place on paper. Repeat it most nights and the question becomes part of the routine.
Keep it short. One page a night, with a prompt to answer, fits into bedtime without a fight.
Who the gratitude journal template suits
- Parents and carers building a calmer bedtime routine
- Teachers running a gratitude activity with a class
- KDP publishers who work in Canva
- Therapists looking for a gentle homework task for younger clients
How to set up the journal
Open the Canva link with a free Canva account. Change the fonts, colours and prompts to suit your child. Download the result as a PDF and print it at home.
To start tonight, print the ready-made 120-page journal or the 2025 dated edition instead. Use the PNG and JPG files for single pages, or the PowerPoint version if you prefer to edit there. Sit with your child for the first week while they fill in a page. For a child who drifts off the page after one line, the article on inattentive ADHD in children explains what to look for.
Questions about the gratitude journal for kids
What are good gratitude journal prompts for kids?
Short, concrete prompts work best, such as “What made you smile today?” or “Who helped you today?”. Edit the prompts in Canva to match your child’s age.
What format is it?
Two ZIP files with a 120-page PDF journal, a 53-page 2025 dated edition, PNG and JPG pages, a PowerPoint version and the Canva link. Print it at home or edit it on screen. It downloads straight after payment.
Do I need Canva?
Only to edit the template, and a free Canva account is enough. The PDF, PNG and JPG files print without Canva.
Is it suitable for use with children in therapy?
Yes. It is written or reviewed by a BACP registered therapist for use in sessions and for self-help at home.
Two ZIP files with PDF, PNG, JPG, PowerPoint and the Canva link. A free Canva account is needed to edit. Instant download after payment.
This is a reflection and skills resource, not treatment. If a young person self-harms, talks about suicide or stops eating, contact your GP or CAMHS.
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