Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we are grateful for. It’s also a time to spend time with family and friends, eat good food, and enjoy the company of those we love. If you’re looking for ways to get into the Thanksgiving spirit, here are 100 journal prompts that will help you do just that! Be sure to scroll down to get your free printable Thanksgiving Journals!
Why use journal prompts?
Journaling is a great way to reflect on your thoughts and feelings. It can help you process your emotions, sort through your thoughts, and gain clarity on what’s important to you. Journal prompts can be a helpful tool in this process, as they can provide structure and guidance for your journaling.
How to use Thanksgiving journal prompts?
There are many ways you can use journal prompts. You can use them as writing prompts, to help you get started with your journaling. Or, you can use them as discussion starters, to help generate conversation with family and friends about what you’re grateful for. Whichever way you choose to use them, these Thanksgiving journal prompts will help you get into the Thanksgiving spirit!
50 Thanksgiving Journal Prompts for Adults
1. What are you most thankful for this year?
2. What are your hopes and dreams for the upcoming year?
3. What are some things you’re grateful for that you often take for granted?
4. What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition?
5. What is your earliest memory of Thanksgiving?
6. Why do you think it’s important to be thankful?
7. What are some things you’re thankful for that money can’t buy?
8. If you could have anything in the world, what would you be thankful for?
9. If you could choose one word to describe Thanksgiving, what would it be?
10. What are some things you’re thankful for that you can’t see?
11. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you happy?
12. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel loved?
13. What are some things you’re thankful for that bring you peace?
14. What are some things you’re grateful for that make you laugh?
15. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you smile?
16. If Thanksgiving could be any kind of food, what would it be?
17. What is your favorite Thanksgiving dish?
18. What is your least favorite Thanksgiving dish?
19. What would be your dream Thanksgiving dinner menu?
20. Who is your favorite person to spend Thanksgiving with?
21. What are some things you’re thankful for that you can’t live without?
22. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel at home?
23. What are some things you’re grateful for that make you feel comfortable?
24. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel safe?
25. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel happy?
26. What are some things you’re grateful for that make you feel loved?
27. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel at peace?
28. What are some things you’d like to be thankful for in the upcoming year?
29. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel alive?
30. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel like yourself?
31. What are some things you’re grateful for that make you feel strong?
32. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel capable?
33. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel supported?
34. What are some things you’re grateful for that make you feel appreciated?
35. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel valued?
36. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel good about yourself?
37. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel proud?
38. What are some things you’re grateful for that make you feel happy with who you are?
39. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel like you’re doing a good job?
40. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel confident?
41. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel excited about life?
42. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel hopeful about the future?
43. What are some things you’re grateful for that remind you of how far you’ve come?
44. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel like anything is possible?
45. What are some things you’re grateful for that make you feel loved and supported?
46. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel happy and content?
47. What are some things you’re grateful for that make you feel at peace and at ease?
48. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel fulfilled and satisfied?
49. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel lucky and blessed?
50. What are some other things you’re thankful for that haven’t been mentioned here?
Thanksgiving Journal Prompts for Kids
1. What are you most thankful for this year?
2. What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition?
3. What are some things you’re grateful for that you often take for granted?
4. Why do you think it’s important to be thankful?
5. What are some things you’re thankful for that money can’t buy?
6. If you could have anything in the world, what would you be thankful for?
7. If you could choose one word to describe Thanksgiving, what would it be?
8. What are some things you’re thankful for that you can’t see?
9. What are you thankful for that you can’t touch?
10. What are you thankful for that you can’t taste?
11. What are you thankful for that you can’t smell?
12. What are you thankful for that you can’t hear?
13. What are some things you’re grateful for that others may not understand?
14. What does it mean to be thankful?
15. How can showing gratitude make someone else’s day?
16. Why do you think people sometimes take things for granted?
17. Have you ever been surprised by how much somebody else was grateful for something small that you did for them? Tell the story of what happened.
18. Write about a time when you were extra thankful for something, even though it may have seemed small at the time.
19. What are some things that you’re thankful for that you wouldn’t want to live without?
20. What are some of the best things about Thanksgiving?
21. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you happy?
22. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you laugh?
23. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel loved?
24. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel safe?
25. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel excited?
26. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel peaceful?
27. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel curious?
28. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel hopeful?
29. What are some things you’re grateful for that remind you of home?
30. What are some things you’re thankful for that remind you of your favorite season?
31. What are some things you’re most thankful for that remind you of your favorite holiday?
32. What are some things you’re thankful for that remind you of your childhood?
33. What are some things you’re thankful for that remind you of your favorite place?
34. What are some things you’re thankful for that remind you of your favorite person?
35. What are some things you’re thankful for that remind you of your favorite thing to do?
36. What are some things you’re thankful for that remind you of a time when everything felt right in the world?
37. What are some things you’re thankful for that remind you of a time when you were proud of yourself?
38. What are some things you’re thankful for that have nothing to do with material possessions?
39. What are some things you’re grateful for that make you feel lucky?
40. What are some things you’re grateful for that make you feel blessed?
41. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you feel like everything happens for a reason?
42. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you believe in the goodness of people?
43. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you see the beauty in life?
44. What are some things you’re grateful for that make you more patient?
45. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you more understanding?
46. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you more forgiving?
47. What are some things you’re grateful for that make you stronger?
48. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you more flexible?
49. What are some things you’re grateful for that make you wiser?
50. What are some things you’re thankful for that make you see how lucky you are?
Free Printable Thanksgiving Journal
I created these free printable Thanksgiving journals for you to use with your family. It has 4 designs for Adults and 4 design for children.
Click here to download these 4 Adult Journal Pages
Click here to download these 4 Kids Journal Pages
Instructions:
1. Print out the journal pages (links above).
2. Have each person in your family choose a prompt and write their response in the journal.
3. Repeat each day leading up to Thanksgiving!
How to make Thanksgiving Journaling a fun family activity
1. Set up a special Thanksgiving journaling area in your home. This can be a table, desk, or countertop. Cover the surface with a pretty tablecloth or runner.
2. Place the journal pages, pens, and other supplies on the Thanksgiving journaling table.
3. Invite each family member to choose a prompt and write their response in the journal.
4. Encourage everyone to share their responses with the group.
5. Take turns reading the journals aloud on Thanksgiving Day. This is a great way to reflect on all the things you’re thankful for!
Conclusion
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all the things we are thankful for. Use these journal prompts to help you and your family focus on the positive things in your lives. Enjoy!
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