Are you looking for a fun and meaningful activity to add to your Thanksgiving celebration? This free printable Gratitude Dice Game is a perfect way to engage both kids and adults in sharing what they’re thankful for!

This simple game encourages reflection and helps foster gratitude in a lighthearted, interactive way. Whether you’re around the dinner table or spending time with family, this dice game is sure to bring joy and thoughtful conversation to your holiday gathering.

What Does the Gratitude Dice Game Teach?

This game teaches the value of thankfulness by encouraging players to reflect on and share what they are grateful for. It helps build an attitude of appreciation and mindfulness, making participants more aware of the positive aspects of their lives. Additionally, it fosters communication and connection among family and friends, as everyone gets a chance to express their gratitude in a fun and engaging way.

Supplies Needed for the Gratitude Dice Game

You will need very little supplies. You will need dice or you can also use candy, like M&Ms, and you will also need the game template/instructions to refer to throughout the game.

Free Printable Gratitude Dice & Candy Game

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Gratitude dice and candy game mockup.

How To Play the Gratitude or Thankful Dice Game

This game is super easy to play and can be done with dice or with candy.

Step 1 

Sit in a circle or around a table and give everyone a copy of the gratitude game questions to reference.

Step 2

If you’re doing candy, give everyone a small pile of M&Ms. If you’re doing a dice, you can give everyone dice or just pass the dice around.

Gratitude dice and candy game - play the gratitude game with candy mockup.

Step 3

If you have a die, roll it and answer the question that matches the number you roll. If you have candy, eat the color of the question you wish to answer.

Step 4

Go around in the circle repeating those steps. Everyone talks about the things they are grateful for.

Step 5

Turn it into a game by adding a timer and challenging everyone to take their turn within the time limit. Be creative and customize it to suit your style.

What Ages Is this Game Good For?

The Gratitude Dice Game is great for a wide range of ages, typically suitable for kids as young as 4 years old up through adults. Younger children can participate with simple prompts, while older kids and adults can engage in more thoughtful responses, making it a versatile activity for the whole family to enjoy together.

I hope you have as much fun as my family does playing the gratitude dice game this Thanksgiving or anytime you want to play it.

Incorporating the Gratitude Dice Game into your Thanksgiving celebration is a simple yet meaningful way to encourage reflection and thankfulness. This fun and interactive game is perfect for all ages, bringing family and friends together to share and appreciate the blessings in their lives.

Before you go make sure you download your free printable game. Roll the dice, and watch as gratitude becomes a heartwarming part of your holiday tradition!

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