Every Friday, after their weekly quiz, I have my students complete a Google Form that I call a ‘Self Assessment.’ I ask them how their week went and various related questions. I also ask them early on to tell me something they are grateful for. I am a big believer in noticing what we are grateful for because I believe it helps train the brain to become a seeker of such things.

The top five categories were: 1) Family 2) Friends (a close second) 3) Pets (more family!) 4) Music (🤘🏻) and 5) Food (a bit surprising, but hey, it makes sense).

This week God got a few shoutouts, but less than school related elements (such as quiz retakes and ‘enjoyable classes’).

Some memorable answers:

“I’m grateful to be alive, because I know being alive is even something so rare, that I should appreciate it every day.”

“The ability to listen to any recorded song from any point in history with just my phone for the price of 1 subscription.”

“Stevie Wonder”

“EVERYTHING!!! My life, family, air, every single thing.”

Pretty cool.