November is a wonderful time to slow down, reflect, and teach our little ones about gratitude. For parents of 3- and 4-year-olds with unique abilities, expressing gratitude can be both meaningful and developmental. Gratitude not only builds emotional awareness but also strengthens communication and connection within the family.
At NieCat Blessings Academy, we believe every moment can be a learning opportunity, especially moments filled with love and thankfulness. Below is an exercise to create gratitude in the hearts of Little Ones!
Speech Therapy Activity: “Gratitude Words Jar”
Objective: To build expressive language and emotional vocabulary.
What You Need:
A small jar or box
Colorful slips of paper
Markers or stickers
How to Do It:
Each day in November, help your child think of one thing they are thankful for.
Write their word or phrase on a piece of paper—e.g., “Mommy,” “music,” or “my teddy.”
Say the word together, repeating it slowly to emphasize sounds (“M-m-mommy”).
Encourage your child to describe why they are thankful (“Mommy hugs me!”).
Drop the paper into the jar.
At the end of the month, open the jar and read them aloud as a family. This supports speech articulation, emotional expression, and memory recall.
At NieCat Blessings Academy, we celebrate gratitude as a daily practice that strengthens speech, connection, and love. As you and your little one fill your Gratitude Words Jar, remember that every thankful word builds confidence and joy.
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Miriam CARLOTA Sullivan
Founder & Preschool Director
NieCat Blessings Academy
A Preschool & Therapeutic Center
for Children with Special Needs
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