Gratitude is one of the most important values one can learn during life.
There are several reasons why we need to learn and apply gratitude. For one, it can help us be more appreciative of and satisfied with what we have, lessening our need and greed for insignificant things. In addition, it can help us feel more positive towards the things that happen in life.
More importantly, gratitude has been linked to our mental, emotional, and physical health. People who practice gratitude are more able to control their state of mind and being. They feel less stressed and anxious, which leads to a calmer and more relaxing life.
(Check out this link to learn more about how to practice gratitude.)
In this article, we share with you a list of printable gratitude coloring pages that can help you start practicing the value of thankfulness and gratitude. These templates can help us internalize this value in our minds, bodies, and souls, so that we are able to become happier, healthier individuals.
Let’s check them out!
(Side note: Want to see MORE free coloring pages? Then check out these 59 coloring pages that all adults and kids can enjoy).
1. There Is Always Something to Be Thankful For
No matter how tough life may seem, always remember that there is something to be thankful or grateful for. You may not get what you want right now, but you can still believe that there will a come time when blessings will come your way.
Check out this design by RicLDPArtworks from Etsy.com. You can download it as a digital file and color it on your device or you can print it out and use physical coloring materials.
2. Gratitude Is the Open Door to Abundance
Experts believe that the more you practice gratitude in your daily life, the more you attract joy and abundance. The reason for this is that, when you feel grateful, you appreciate the things that life has given you (even the challenges and obstacles!), so you experience more positive emotions.
The design above is also from RicLDPArtworks, and you can color it digitally or physically.
3. Start Each Day with a Grateful Heart
Yet another masterpiece from RicLDPArtworks, this particular coloring page comes in two different designs. Although both have flower elements that symbolize joy and contentment, the font designs are different, so you can choose the one you like the best.
Remember, one of the best ways to start your day right and have a happier and more meaningful life is by living with a grateful heart!
4. Happy Thanksgiving!
Here’s a perfect gratitude coloring page for the Thanksgiving season—something you can use as a gift (cards and letters) or simply an inspiration to be thankful for all the things that you have been blessed.
You can check the whole article by Cool Mom Picks if you wish to see other designs and ideas.
5. Thanksgiving Coloring Pages
Here’s a set of 10 coloring pages that aims to inspire parents and students alike to learn and focus on the value of gratitude and kindness. All the messages are related to how people should act in order to live a more gratifying and meaningful life.
6. Always Choose Gratitude
Gratitude comes naturally if we are always appreciative of the people around us. Sometimes it might be difficult to notice how other people try their best to help us, especially when our thoughts are focused on other things, but just remember that there are people who will always care. You are never alone.
Always choose to have a kind heart, and always choose to be grateful.
7. Give Thanks with Your Whole Heart
Don’t hesitate to show your gratitude. Whether you are giving thanks to someone or something, always be grateful with your whole heart.
This design from Krista Hamrick via Etsy is not free, but it is not too expensive. It is her original design, and it doesn’t hurt to support talented artists like Krista.
8. Gratitude Mandala
For those who like intricate designs, you can check out this page from Get Coloring Pages. It is free to download, as long as you provide your name and email address. This means that you will be receiving newsletters from the site.
Note that not all coloring pages from this site are free. This particular coloring page just happens to be one of the free items.
9. In Everything, Give Thanks
Here is another coloring page from Coloring Bliss that reminds us that we have to be thankful for everything. Even if we are in a hard situation, it is good to be thankful for experiencing it. After all, we wouldn’t be where we are if it weren’t for the struggles that we experienced during the journey.
10. Coloring Your Way to Resilience
One of the best ways to alleviate your stress and anxieties is through coloring and gratitude can help relieve your burdens and worries.
To that end, this wonderful coloring page is in honor of International Stress Awareness Day. This simple coloring page can create a space for you to release all of your pent-up tension.
11. Gratitude Is the New Attitude
This mandala-like coloring page is perfect for children who are learning the importance of values like gratitude and kindness. It has a 3D effect that emphasizes the words “gratitude is the new attitude,” which reminds us how this value plays a significant role in our shaping our daily lives.
12. Grateful, Thankful, Blessed
What we love about this template (and the others that are included in the article link) is that it is free to preview and download. Many coloring pages require you to pay for their use, but the creators of this template decided to offer these printables at no cost or obligation.
Our favorite among the free printables on this site is the “Grateful, Thankful, Blessed” coloring page. It is a reminder that living a life full of gratitude means living a life that is also abundant and significant.
13. Thankful for Every Moment
This gratitude coloring page reminds us that it is never wrong to feel thankful and content for all the things that God has given us—even the tiniest of details.
14. Psalm 107:1
The Lord is good and His love endures forever. No matter where you are or what the circumstances are, God is always with you, every step of the way. There are times when you might not feel His presence, but He is still there.
We often ask Him to make our dreams and wishes come true, but it might not hurt to be thankful for the things He has already given you!
15. Gratitude Is the Best Attitude
Gratitude is one of the best attitudes a person can have. It shows that we are capable of appreciating even the smallest things in life.
Check out this gratitude coloring page from Marjorie Sarnat. It is not free, but it is definitely worth the price (as are her other coloring pages).
16. Happiness Begins with Gratitude
If you are looking for a gratitude coloring page that you can color with your kids, then this might be a good option. It is free and easy to access. Just click the link above and it is ready for download.
Teaching kids the art of gratitude when they are young is important. As parents, we want our children to be appreciative of what other people do for them. Kindness and gratitude start at home.
17. Gratitude Cards
Here is a set of gratitude coloring cards that you can send to your friends, family, and loved ones to show how much you appreciate them. It is never too late to say “thank you” to someone who has been supporting you since the beginning.
Print these cards, color and cut them out (or vice versa), and let all the people you care about know how much you love them.
18. Choose to Be Grateful
Just like kindness, gratitude is contagious. Telling other people how grateful you are for their existence will make them feel happy. They will want to make other people happy, too. Choosing to be grateful is like choosing to spread positivity throughout the world.
19. Thank You Very Much!
Last but definitely not least, here is a doodle page for those who like this style of coloring. You can download it and you will be directed to to a clear copy of the piece, or you can print it and a pop-up window will appear.
Final Words on Gratitude Coloring Pages
There are moments when you might feel like the world isn’t fair and that you should have more of what you want.
But once you learn the art of practicing gratitude, you will come to realize that what you have on your plate is enough for a happy life. And just wait and see—more blessings will come to you in the most unexpected ways.
We hope that these coloring pages can inspire you to live a more grateful life. Live in gratefulness; live in abundance.
And if you're looking for more coloring pages to enjoy, be sure to check out these blog posts:
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