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The Notice, Thank, Serve Worksheet

See the effort. Name your thanks. Carry one useful duty.

10 minutes, then one useful actionFree · Two-page fillable PDF

Companion to How to Teach Children Gratitude Through Ordinary Responsibilities.

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Example: an adult rearranged the evening to provide a ride. The child says, “Thank you for waiting after practice,” carries the sports bag inside, and puts the bottle by the sink. Disappointment about the game can still be discussed.

01Notice the real gift

Name an ordinary provision and the effort you can actually identify.

02Choose honest words

Let the thank-you describe something real.

03Carry a useful duty

Choose an appropriate response that serves rather than performs.

04Review what changed

Look for actual notice and follow-through.