Turn a simple pumpkin craft into a gratitude project this Halloween. 

For this activity, you can follow the craft -making instructions from this great free resource here.  

For the Mindful Littles gratitude twist to the craft above…

• Turn this craft into a gift of appreciation to give to someone.
• Brainstorm with your kids what you appreciate about this person and/or group of people.  (Hint: Focus in on the small details and/or moments that give you joy.) As you brainstorm, write the ideas down on a piece of paper.
• Read the brainstormed list.
• Choose your top 8-12 for your strips of paper.
• Write the messages on each strip of paper- making sure the notes are facing outward.

Just a note that the brass-fastening step in the craft-making can be tricky for young hands, so you may need to help them with this step especially. 

This was a super simple and easy craft to do and a great kindness project idea for the fall holiday season to do with your classroom or at home.