Do gratitude journals actually work for students?

Yes. Teachers using Grateful Peoples journals have reported measurable behavior gains, and at Lincoln Middle School the program was associated with a 40% decrease in disciplinary citations after one semester. Peer-reviewed research on gratitude practice in schools has linked it to higher wellbeing, stronger classroom relationships, and improved focus.

How many schools and students has Grateful Peoples reached?

Grateful Peoples has distributed more than 24,000 gratitude journals to classrooms across the United States and Canada. The program is used by public, private, and alternative schools spanning elementary through high school.

How can a classroom teacher get free gratitude journals?

Any K-12 teacher in the U.S. or Canada can request a free classroom set through the Grateful Peoples Classroom program. Submit the short request form on gratefulpeoples.com/classroom with your school, grade level, and class size; journals ship at no cost to the teacher or school while supply lasts.

Is Grateful Peoples a registered nonprofit?

Yes. Grateful Peoples is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity in the United States, EIN 82-4175141. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

What age range are the Grateful Peoples journals designed for?

The classroom journal is written for students roughly ages 8 to 18, with prompts that scale across elementary, middle, and high school. The format is a daily three-prompt page that takes about five minutes, designed to work as a morning routine or advisory-period anchor.

Can a corporation or foundation sponsor a school?

Yes. Companies and foundations can sponsor classrooms, entire schools, or districts through the Grateful Peoples partnership program. Sponsorships include co-branded journals, impact reporting, and tax-deductible donation receipts under EIN 82-4175141.

Is there research behind gratitude journaling in schools?

A growing body of peer-reviewed studies in positive psychology links regular gratitude journaling to higher life satisfaction, better sleep, reduced depressive symptoms, and stronger prosocial behavior in adolescents. Teacher surveys from Grateful Peoples classrooms report 100% satisfaction and observable gains in student mood, focus, and classroom climate.

How do I donate or buy a journal to support the mission?

Every retail journal purchased at gratefulpeoples.com/shop helps fund free journals for classrooms. You can also make a direct tax-deductible donation at gratefulpeoples.com/donate; $10 funds a single classroom journal and $250 funds a classroom set for up to 30 students.

We can build a grateful movement that will shape future generations.

Grateful Peoples is a community effort. Here are some of the ways we can work together…

We can build a grateful movement that will shape future generations.

Grateful Peoples is a community effort. Here are some of the ways we can work together…

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Our biggest tool for supporting the Gratitude in the Classroom program!
For every Grateful Peoples Journal or Coffee Table Book sold, we donate an additional Journal to a student.
This initiative is a very popular corporate gift because it promotes gratitude in the workplace, while also supporting youth mental health!
Whole Foods, Lululemon, Walmart, UBS, JP Morgan, and many more have joined Buy One Give One.
The best part? Your company can choose which school or teacher receives the donated Gratitude Journals!
Create some extra special swag for your organization or clients!
We’ve created several customizations of the Gratitude Journal, from adding a logo to a whole new cover!
Let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll work together to make it happen!
As a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, your financial contribution to Grateful Peoples is fully tax deductible!
We love working closely with our donors towards a unified vision. Please reach out to get your company or organization involved!
- Buy One Give One
Tens of thousands of Gratitude Journals have been donated through this initiative. Learn more above!
- Grateful Collaborations
We love partnering with like-minded people and brands, and are always open to explore ideas.
For example, one of our favorite coffee roaster in San Diego, Bird Rock Coffee, created a limited edition “Gratitude Blend” for the holidays and donated proceeds to purchase Journals for local schools.
- Keynote Speeches
Our founder, Teddy, talks about why he started Grateful Peoples, what he’s learning along the way, and plans for a bright future!
Listen to Teddy talk here.
We donate our Gratitude Journal to coffee shops and other community spaces.
The idea is to create a home where guests are encouraged to write down and share their grateful thoughts. It’s also a lot of fun to read through stranger’s entries!
If you know of a good location for community Grateful Peoples Gratitude Journal, please say hello and let us know.

Our biggest tool for supporting the Gratitude in the Classroom program!
For every Grateful Peoples Journal or Coffee Table Book sold, we donate an additional Journal to a student.
This initiative is a very popular corporate gift because it promotes gratitude in the workplace, while also supporting youth mental health!
Whole Foods, Lululemon, Walmart, UBS, JP Morgan, and many more have joined Buy One Give One.
The best part? Your company can choose which school or teacher receives the donated Gratitude Journals!
Create some extra special swag for your organization or clients.
We’ve created several customizations of the Gratitude Journal, from adding a logo to a whole new cover.
Let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll work together to make it happen!
As a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, your financial contribution to Grateful Peoples is fully tax deductible.
We love working closely with our donors towards a unified vision. Please reach out to get your company or organization involved!
We are grateful for a growing community of partners that make Grateful Peoples possible!
- Buy One Give One
Tens of thousands of Gratitude Journals have been donated through this initiative. Learn more above!
- Grateful Collaborations
We love partnering with like-minded people and brands.
For example, one of our favorite coffee roasters in San Diego, Bird Rock Coffee, creates a limited edition “Gratitude Blend” for the holidays and donates proceeds to purchase Journals for local schools!
- Keynote Speeches
Our founder, Teddy, talks about why he started Grateful Peoples, what he’s learning along the way, and plans for a bright future!
Listen to Teddy talk here.
We donate our Gratitude Journal to coffee shops and other community spaces.
The idea is to create a home where guests are encouraged to write and share their grateful thoughts. It’s also a lot of fun reading through other people’s entries!
Know of a good location for community Gratitude Journal?
Say hello and let us know!

Get In Touch

We can build a grateful movement that will shape future generations.

We can build a grateful movement that will shape future generations.

Buy One Give One

Custom Gratitude Journal or Book

Donations & Grants

Corporate & Brand Partners

Coffee Shops

Buy One Give One

Custom Gratitude Journal

Donations & Grants

Corporate & Brand Partners

Coffee Shops