Gratitude Bookmarks Printable: 8 Thankful Bookmarks to Color

Bookmarks are a small, simple way to keep gratitude in front of kids every time they open a book. This Gratitude Bookmarks Printable gives them eight thankful messages to color, cut out and use all season.

If you’re planning more thankful activities, see my Thanksgiving Gratitude Worksheets too.

This printable includes eight bookmarks on two pages. Each one has a short gratitude message, like A thankful heart is a happy heart or Saying thank you is a superpower, with pictures and patterns to color.

printed Gratitude Bookmarks Printable on a table

Printable Overview

Resource Detail	Information
Recommended age	Ages 6 to 9 (Grades 1 to 3)
Subject	Character building and art
Number of pages	2 pages with 4 bookmarks on each
Skills practiced	Reading short messages, coloring, cutting and talking about gratitude
Topics covered	Gratitude, thankfulness and Thanksgiving
Supplies	Printer, paper or cardstock, crayons or colored pencils and scissors
File type	PDF

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Who Are These Gratitude Bookmarks For?

These bookmarks are for early elementary kids who are reading on their own and learning what it means to be thankful.

Homeschool families talking about gratitude in November
Classrooms that want a small Thanksgiving gift for students
Kids who like to color and keep a bookmark in their read-aloud or chapter book

Why Should Kids Learn About Gratitude?

Learning about gratitude helps kids notice the good things in their day instead of only what they want next.

Gratitude is easier to remember when kids see it often. A bookmark they colored themselves turns into a small reminder every time they pick up a book, and the short messages give you an easy way to start a conversation about what they’re thankful for.

Recommended Gratitude Books

These picture books about gratitude pair well with the bookmarks.

Teach Your Dragon Gratitude: A Story About Being Grateful (My Dragon Books)It’s Not Fair: A Kids Book About Gratitude (The Emotionally Empowered Kids)The Grumbles: A Story about Gratitude The Gratitude Jar – A children’s book about creating habits of thankfulness and a positive mindset.: Appreciating and being thankful for the little things in life.The Monster Who Wanted It All: A Book About Gratitude (The WorryWoos)The Things I’m Grateful For: Short Stories About Being Thankful and Grateful for Kids (Gratitude Series Book 1)

two colored designs of Gratitude Bookmarks Printable

What Will Kids Learn?

Kids practice reading, coloring and thinking about what they’re thankful for.

Reading: Read short gratitude messages like Small things can be big blessings.
Gratitude: Talk about what each message means and how it fits their own life.
Fine motor skills: Color detailed patterns and cut along straight lines.
Creativity: Choose colors for flowers, leaves, sunflowers and lettering.

What Supplies Are Needed?

You’ll need a printer, paper and a few basic school supplies.

Printer (I have this one)
Paper or cardstock (cardstock makes sturdier bookmarks)
Crayons or colored pencils
Scissors
Laminator or clear packing tape (optional)
Hole punch and ribbon (optional)

I have the HP printer 8710, but it’s not available anymore. It’s been running well for years now. Look for another HP Instant Ink-ready printer so that you can use their program to send you ink cartridges whenever your printer gets low on ink.

different designs of Gratitude Bookmarks Printable

What Is Included in the Gratitude Bookmarks Printable?

The printable includes eight black and white bookmarks, four on each page. Kids color them, then cut along the borders.

A Thankful Heart Is a Happy Heart

A girl holding a heart sits below this message, with small hearts around the words.

Thankfulness Grows Joy

This bookmark has flowing lettering, a watering can and small flowers to color.

Gratitude Helps You See How Much You Are Blessed

Two boys stand on a grassy hill under a smiling sun, with the word blessed in script.

Small Things Can Be Big Blessings

A cheerful girl with her arms open is surrounded by falling leaves.

brightly colored Gratitude Bookmarks Printable on a table

Saying Thank You Is a Superpower

Bold THANK YOU lettering sits above a smiling boy and a field of stars.

Be Thankful for Every Little Thing

Sunflowers frame this message, which works well for kids who like coloring lots of small details.

Gratitude Makes Your Heart Feel Warm and Happy

Two friends hug at the bottom of this bookmark, with leaves across the top.

Grateful

The last bookmark has the word grateful in large script, surrounded by sunflowers.

How Can You Extend the Activity?

Try one of these simple ideas after the bookmarks are finished.

Thankful gift: Have kids give a bookmark to a friend, grandparent or teacher along with a short thank-you note.
Message talk: Pick one message each day in November and ask kids what it means to them.
Write your own: Cut a strip of cardstock and have kids write and decorate their own gratitude message.
Thankful list: Have kids write three things they’re thankful for on the back of their bookmark.

Recommended Gratitude Activity Kits

These gratitude crafts and games give kids more ways to practice thankfulness.

4E’s Novelty Thankful Tree Craft Kit 12-Pack, Foam, Self-Adhesive – 11” Tree of Thanks, Thanksgiving Tree Craft, Ideal for Fall Crafts for Kids 4-8, Perfect Gratitude Tree Kit with Leaves to Write On My First Gratitude Journal: Fun and Fast Ways for Kids to Give Daily Thanks Sunny Present Thankful Me – Gratitude Cards for Kids – Mindful Play and Conversation for Children to Celebrate Life, Inspire Appreciation, Build Resilience 80UncleKimby Fall Thanksgiving Rock Painting Kit: Arts and Crafts for Kids – Include DIY Stones, Water Paint, Tattoos, Gifts Toys Party Favors Classroom Activities for Girls Boys Ages 8-12 PLUS PLUS 3D Puzzle Building Block Set, 70 Mini Interlocking Pieces, Fun Holiday Activities for Kids – Turkey Mini Maker Tube Fall Thanksgiving Bean Bag Toss Games for Kids, Fall Festival Party Games Outdoor Indoor Turkey Dart Board for Kids Carnival Games Toys Thanksgiving Party Favors for Boys Girls Family Yard Games

Keep the Learning Going

If your child wants more Thanksgiving learning, the Junior Scientist Science Study: Turkey Life Cycle from my shop pairs well with a November study for grades 1 to 3.

What Other Activities Can You Try?

Here are more gratitude and Thanksgiving activities to add to your lessons:

FAQs

Print them on cardstock and laminate them or cover them with clear packing tape after they’re colored.

Yes. Younger kids can color the bookmarks while you read the messages aloud and do the cutting.

No. The bookmarks are black and white so kids can color them themselves.

This Gratitude Bookmarks Printable gives kids a simple, hands-on way to think about thankfulness. Print a set, color a few together and tuck them into the books you’re reading this month.

Gratitude Bookmarks Printable