Discover Fun Ways to Practice Gratitude and Positive Education

February 19, 2024
Discover Fun Ways to Practice Gratitude and Positive Education
Dale Sidebottom

Practising gratitude doesn’t have to be confined to the pages of a diary or journal. We have 50 fun and unique ways to express gratitude in Jugar Life, and this week, we’re excited to feature the most popular ones. These are personal and, most importantly, safe from prying eyes. We have also added a course on fun and actionable activities that you can implement to create a culture of positive habits in the classroom. You can scroll down if you want to learn more about them!

#322: Dale Sidebottom | A Couple of Stories of Inspiration

In this episode, I will take you on a personal journey, sharing my early teaching experiences. Discover how introducing fun games led to a positive shift in student engagement and behaviour, ultimately inspiring the creation of the ClassBreak app, now used in over 50 countries.

This story is a testament to the power of belief, passion, and authenticity. Be inspired by listening to this podcast on iTunes or Spotify!

Daily Mission Cards

Imagine a moment that filled your heart with gratitude. Now, bring that moment to life by writing a quick note or creating a drawing that captures its essence. Don’t hide this beautiful reminder of joy in a secret diary! Instead, place it somewhere you’ll always see it - on your refrigerator, your table, or any place that catches your eye daily.  If you enjoyed this mission and want more like it, check out the Kindness and Happiness Mission Cards!

Rubix Cube Gratitude

Rubix Cube Gratitude is a team-based game that combines strategy, physical challenges, and gratitude reflection. The game can be tailored to suit different group dynamics:


  • Children’s Edition: Simplify the questions to be age-appropriate.
  • Educational Edition: Tailor the questions to discussions about community values.
  • Corporate Edition: Focus on collaborative problem-solving geared towards workplace achievements.

This game is an excellent way to encourage gratitude in a fun setting. The first team to align all four colours in a straight line wins. Click here to discover more about Rubix Cube Gratitude!

Actionable Activities You Can Implement To Create a Culture of Gratitude & Other Positive Habits

Are you passionate about teaching positive education but need help figuring out where to start? This course, led by Ash Manuel, helps you cultivate a classroom culture filled with gratitude, kindness, positivity, empathy, and service.

Get the answers to the 'why' and determine how students overcome challenges through these actionable ideas provided in the course. You can start implementing them right away. Sign up to start.

Sign up to Jugar Life and get access too 900+ playbased activities HERE.

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