#Gratitudesnaps 2024

It's time for our 8th annual #GratitudeSnaps Challenge! Each November of gratitude brings a unique chapter to our lives, and this year is especially full of new adventures and celebrations for me. Coming back to the culinary arts classroom has been a thrilling journey, reminding me of the magic that teaching holds. It’s incredible to guide students in discovering their passion for cooking, creativity, and collaboration in the kitchen. 

November also marks the first birthday of Dragon Smart, a children’s book that I had the joy of co-writing with my son Tommy. It’s been a dream come true to see young readers engage with the book and the many lessons it holds. And as if that wasn’t enough excitement, we’re overjoyed to welcome a new family member! My son is getting married next weekend to a girl we love, bringing an abundance of love and joy to our family.

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We would love for you to join Tara Martin and me in celebrating the special moments and finding gratitude in the everyday, whether in our personal lives, classrooms, or communities. New to #GratitudeSnaps? Here's how it works:

What?
The #GratitudeSnaps Challenge is as easy as 1-2-3. Focus each day on one thing for which you are grateful.  It could be a thing, a person, a feeling; it’s personal to you.
Who?
Educators, students, community members...anyone who would like to participate is more than welcome. The more positivity we can flood the world with, the better. ​
How?

1. Create a GratitudeSnap by connecting it to something positive in your life.  Add pics, text, anything you choose.
2. Take a picture with your phone and share why this image makes you grateful. You can use any picture app or design platform to create your #GratitudeSnaps. Tara will be using Instagram Stories and Tisha will be using Canva. Click this link for many apps used to make #BookSnaps, which can easily convert to #GratitudeSnaps. ​We have some Canva templates for you to create your #GratitudeSnaps, if you wish! These templates make it easy for you and your students to create and share what you’re thankful for. You’ll find all the resources you need to get started below, however use whatever allows you to express your gratitude best!​

GratitudeSnaps in Canva Video
New! 2024 Canva Instagram or Facebook story template
GratitudeSnaps in Canva Template
GratitudeSnaps in Canva IG Template

Where?
Post it to a Instagram or X including #GratitudeSnaps & tag us:
X:  @TaraMartin EDU and @tishrich
Instagram: @tarammartin.real & @tishrichmond.
When?
Let’s begin our 30 days of #GratitudeSnaps on Friday, Nov 1st, 2024. It will last until November 30th. You're welcome to keep it going; there is certainly no "time frame" on being grateful. The world has plenty of negativity, let’s spread a grateful attitude! We have so much of which to be thankful.

To learn even more, listen to Tara and I share the #GratitudeSnaps origin story on the Make Learning Magical Podcast and read our original blog post! I guarantee it will bring joy to your heart. Each year this #GratitudeSnaps season becomes increasingly more meaningful as I reflect on all there is to be grateful for. We can't wait to join you on the socials to share the joy of gratitude with you all! See you there!