Gratitude Jar Craft

25 mins Ages 4-12 Indoor

A playful, screen-free adventure designed to spark curiosity, sensory exploration, and fine motor skills for kids aged 4 to 12.

Materials Needed

  • • Clean glass or plastic jar (1)
  • • Coloured paper (10–15 strips)
  • • Pens or markers (1 per person)
  • • Stickers or ribbon for decoration (assorted)

Pro Tips

  • → Read the notes together at the end of each month
  • → Parents join in too!
  • → Try writing one note every day before bed

Safety First

Use a plastic jar for young children to avoid breakage.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Step 1

Decorate a jar with stickers, paint or ribbon.

2

Step 2

Cut coloured paper into strips for writing on.

3

Step 3

Each person writes 3 things they are grateful for on separate strips.

4

Step 4

Fold the strips and drop them in the jar.

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Step 5

At the end of the week, empty the jar and read all the notes aloud.

What they are learning

Emotional wellbeing Writing practice Reflection