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About this activity
Family Gratitude Jar is a low-demand wellbeing habit. Each person writes or draws one good thing from the day on a slip and posts it in a clear jar. Read a few aloud at the weekend. Supports emotional literacy for EYFS through KS2 and suits quiet rainy evenings when screens feel too much.
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Printables to go with this activity
These printable sheets pair with this activity — print, then follow the steps above.
View printablesMaterials needed
- Clean jar
- Paper slips
- Pencils or crayons
- Optional stickers to decorate the jar
Preparation time
5 minutes
How to play
- 1Decorate a clean jar and label it ‘Our Good Things’ with a sticky note or sticker.
- 2Cut paper into small slips and leave them with pencils beside the jar.
- 3Each evening, everyone adds one note — drawings count for younger children.
- 4On Sunday, tip out five random notes and read them aloud without judging or correcting spelling.
- 5Return notes to the jar or stick favourites in a scrapbook for the school holiday.
Learning benefits
Emotional literacyWriting practiceFamily connectionReflection
Best for
Tags
indoorfreecalmSENage-5KS1KS2after-schoolrainy-dayschool holidays
Seasons
all year
Occasions
after schoolquiet timerainy dayschool holiday
Key stages
EYFSKS1KS2
Weather
RainyColdAny Weather
SEN-friendly note
This activity can be adapted with fewer steps, visual prompts, quieter pacing, or a clear start and finish point. Offer choices and adjust sensory input to suit the child.
Safety note
Adult supervision is recommended. Adapt the activity based on your child's age, ability, and environment.
