Week 26 Challenge: Create a Family Gratitude Jar

Hello, sweet families!

We’ve reached Week 26 of our 52-Week Challenge—can you believe we’re halfway there? This week, we’re focusing on the family gratitude jar, a simple yet powerful habit that fosters emotional resilience, strengthens relationships, and spreads joy throughout your home.

At Here They Grow, gratitude isn’t just a feel-good idea—it’s woven into our homeschooling rhythm, printable tools, and daily moments. You may have explored our Etsy shop full of printables—like the Four Seasons Bucket List, Daily Mood Trackers, and Joyful Moments Journal. These resources are designed to help families notice and celebrate the beauty in everyday life.

🌟 Create a Family Gratitude Jar

This week, we challenge you to create a Family Gratitude Jar—a visible reminder of hope, kindness, and connection. It’s perfect for kids (and parents!) to reflect each day and discover the simple blessings we often overlook.

💛 Why a Gratitude Jar Matters

Emotional Well-being: Daily gratitude boosts happiness and reduces stress for both kids and adults.
Strengthened Family Bonds: Sharing appreciation builds empathy and communication—core values in homeschooling.
Cultivated Mindfulness: This ritual teaches presence and awareness of life’s small gifts.
Keepsake Value: Look back at notes during tough times or on holidays to rediscover family joy.

🏡 How to Set Up Your Family Gratitude Jar

Choose Your Family Gratitude Jar: Use a glass jar, repurposed container, or decorate one together!
Pick Your Format: Slips of paper, printable tags, or even drawings by little ones work great.
Make it a Habit: Choose a time—before dinner, at bedtime, or during your morning circle.
Fill it Creatively: Note everything from sunny skies to acts of kindness and seasonal delights.
Plan a Reveal: Open notes weekly or on a special day like Thanksgiving.

📝 Our Family’s Gratitude Journey

In our family, Week 26 brings sweet daily rituals of writing and sharing. We’ve noticed how this simple act fosters calm, attention, and connection—helping our children appreciate life’s quiet joys.

🧺 Printable & Activity Tie-Ins

These tools from our Etsy shop pair beautifully with the gratitude jar practice:

Joyful Moments Journal Template: For longer reflections.
Four Seasons Bucket List: Notice seasonal beauty.
Mood Trackers: Help kids explore emotional layers of gratitude.
I Feel Blessed Because Game: Add playful reflection prompts.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Tips to Encourage Participation

Keep it Visible: Place your jar where everyone can access it easily.
Offer Prompts: Ask things like “Who made you smile today?” or “What was your favorite sound?”
Model It: Share your own gratitude to inspire kids.
Welcome Creativity: Let little ones draw or use stickers.
Be Flexible: Miss a day? Just double up next time—no guilt!

🌈 Extend the Practice

Dinner Table Reflection: Ask, “What was one good thing today?”
Write Love Notes: Turn jar ideas into thank-you letters.
Build a Tough-Day Jar: Save notes for rainy days.
Holiday Review: Revisit notes on New Year’s Eve or Thanksgiving.
Share the Joy: Tag us on Instagram at @here.they.grow and use #HereTheyGrowGratitude.