Week 29 Challenge: Play The Thank You Game Every Single Day

Welcome to Week 29 of 2025! This week’s challenge is simple—but powerful. If you’ve been with us for a while, then you already know and love The Thank You Game. It’s one of the first free games I shared under the Games section at Here They Grow—and it’s become a cherished tradition in many of our homes.

But this week?
We’re going deeper.

We’re not just pulling out the game once in a while.
We’re playing it every single day.

🎲 What Is The Thank You Game?

The Thank You Game is one of our easiest and most impactful family connection tools. The rules are simple:

Gather your family together—during dinner, in the car, or before bed.
One person starts by thanking each family member individually for something specific they did recently.

“Claire, thank you for being patient while I finished my work call.”

“Peter, thank you for feeding the dog without being asked.”

“Dad, thank you for taking care of the chickens.”

“Mom, thank you for the pancakes this morning—they were my favorite.”

Then the next person takes their turn, thanking everyone else.
Go around until everyone has given and received gratitude from each other.

You can find the full free version of the game right here:
👉 The Thank You Game

🗓️ This Week’s Challenge: Make It Daily

We already love this game. It’s a go-to in our family. But this week, we’re making it a daily practice.

Pick your time: dinner, bedtime, breakfast—whatever fits.

Keep it light and loving—three quick thank-yous per person is enough.

Use prompts if someone gets stuck:

“What’s something someone did today that helped you?”

“Who made you feel good today—and how?”

The goal is simple:
💛 To notice each other.
💛 To speak with gratitude.
💛 To feel more connected—every day.

🌿 Why It Matters

When we pause to thank each other regularly, something powerful happens. Tensions soften. Smiles appear. Kids feel seen. Parents feel appreciated. And everyone walks away a little lighter.

The Thank You Game helps build:

Emotional awareness

Respectful communication

A home culture of kindness and intentionality

And best of all? It takes less than 10 minutes.

🛍️ Visit the Etsy Shop: Gratitude Tools to Support Your Week

Want to make this practice even more fun and memorable?

Head over to the Here They Grow Etsy Shop, where you’ll find digital printables designed for intentional families:

💬 Let’s Hear From You!

Are you playing The Thank You Game every day this week?
Tag us on Instagram @here.they.grow and let us know how it’s going—or share your favorite thank-you from the week in the comments!

We love cheering you on.

Together, we grow.
And gratitude is the soil. 🌱

Ashley