Gratitude Word Scramble (Free Printable + Answer Key)
This Gratitude word scramble is a fun fall classroom activity for K–5th grade students, featuring words like Gratitude, Thankful, Kindness, and Generous. Free printable worksheet with answer key included.
Scrambled Words
ERDTGAIUT( 9 letters )
AUFNHTLK( 8 letters )
NSNEDISK( 8 letters )
GURSOEEN( 8 letters )
RAPEATCEPI( 10 letters )
RSINGAH( 7 letters )
LUNOJAR( 7 letters )
SFIHPRDENI( 10 letters )
NELIGPH( 7 letters )
OCTIMLENMP( 10 letters )
Word List with Definitions
GRATITUDE
The feeling of being thankful and wanting to show appreciation.
THANKFUL
Feeling glad and grateful for something or someone.
KINDNESS
The quality of being friendly, caring, and helpful to others.
GENEROUS
Willing to give time, help, or things to others.
APPRECIATE
To notice and value someone or something, and to be grateful for it.
SHARING
Letting others have or use part of something you have.
JOURNAL
A notebook where you write your thoughts. A gratitude journal lists good things from each day.
FRIENDSHIP
A relationship between people who like, trust, and care about each other.
HELPING
Doing something to make a task easier or a day better for someone else.
COMPLIMENT
A kind remark that praises or admires someone.
About Gratitude
Gratitude means noticing and appreciating the good things in our lives and the people who help us. Research shows that practicing gratitude, like keeping a thankful journal or writing a thank-you note, can boost happiness and strengthen friendships. November is a natural time to build these habits in the classroom.
Gratitude Vocabulary
This word scramble covers words for thankfulness and kindness: feeling THANKFUL, showing GRATITUDE, being GENEROUS, SHARING and HELPING, giving a COMPLIMENT, and keeping a gratitude JOURNAL.
How to Use This Word Scramble in Class
After the word scramble, start a class gratitude wall. Each day in November, students add a sticky note about someone or something they appreciate, or write a thank-you note to a school helper.
Printable Gratitude Word Scramble Worksheet
Click the print button to print this gratitude word scramble. The printable version includes the scrambled words and answer key, perfect for classroom handouts or homework.