Lily's Grateful Day

Bedtime gratitude stories and affirmations for children ages 0-7 Story 1: Hello, Sun! As the sun pops up to say hello, and later sinks down low, low, low, we smile and whisper, thank you, day, for all the lovely things that came our way. Goodnight Sweet dreams The end Story 2: Thank You, Nature Thank you for sunshine Thank you for rain Thank you for the birds that chirp and sing Thank you for all the animals big and small, for wagging tails and kittens that crawl. It’s time for bed Goodnight Sweet dreams The end Story 3: Thank You for Kindness Thank you for the kind people we meet each day, for hugs, for laughs, for games we play. Now the stars twinkle, the moon shines bright, the day is resting… it’s bedtime tonight. So, as we snuggle and close our eyes. we gently say thank you, goodnight. Goodnight Sweet dreams The end Story 4: Family Love Thank you for my family, and the love they give each day. Thank you for my happy home, where love shines all the way. Goodnight Sweet dreams The end Interactive Story 5: Interactive Gratitude Reader: Thank you for? Kids: ……… Reader: Thank you for? Kids: ……… Leader: Thank you for? Kids: Everything! Reader: What do we say now? Kids: Goodnight! Sweet dreams The end Story 6: Love and Laughter Thank you for love that feels so near, thank you for laughter, hugs, and cheer. Thank you for kindness big and small, thank you for caring most of all. Goodnight Sweet dreams The end Story 7: Reflection Hello, hello it’s bedtime. I had a great day today. And now that the day has come to an end I’m grateful for today. Goodnight Sweet dreams The end AFFIRMATIONS AFFIRMATION 1 I am loved from head to toe, everywhere I go, go, go. Loved when I laugh, loved when I rest, being me is simply the best. AFFIRMATIONS 2 I am strong, I am kind I am brave, brave, brave I am beautiful, I am happy I am amaaaa-zinggg. AFFIRMATION 3 I am creative, I am healthy I am wonderfully me. I am smart I am joyous I am mighty as can be AFFIRMATION 4 I don’t have to try so hard, I’m perfect as I am. Big or small, short or tall, I’m enough yes, I am! AFFIRMATION 5 I am helpful, yes I am Worthy of all that’s good perfectly made, perfectly me The only way to be. AFFIRMATION 6 Peace lives within Gratitude lives within Love lives within. Kindness lives within Respect lives within And honesty lives within. AFFIRMATION 7 Thank you for the beaches Thank you for the sand Thank you for the universe and everything at hand AFFIRMATION 8 I can do all things, because I believe Think positively and you will achieve The mind is powerful, but you must believe. I can do all things, yes I can! Because I believe in me. I think good thoughts, strong and bright, My powerful mind helps me shine bright. AFFIRMATION 9 My words are powerful, strong, and sweet, So I’m mindful of the things I speak. I speak good words, both kind and true, And good things grow and come back to you! AFFIRMATION 10 Reader: How do you feel today? Kids: Happy! Reader: How about tomorrow? Kids: Happy! Reader: How does it feel? Kids: Wonderful—happy, happy, happy! AFFIRMATION 11 Reader: What’s inside you? Kids: Light and love! Reader: What do you share? Kids: Kindness! Reader: What comes back? Kids: Good comes back!