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Thanksgiving Countdown Jar + Printables

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Let’s cultivate an attitude of gratitude with this Thanksgiving Countdown Jar!

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If you’re looking for a fun Thanksgiving countdown for your family, we’ve got you covered! This fun activity is simple and cute and it will focus your thoughts on showing gratitude each and every day, from now until Thanksgiving!

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My family has been doing this activity since 2009 and we absolutely LOVE it! Here is how to make your own:

Thanksgiving Countdown Jar

Adapted from an idea emailed to me in 2009, created by Valerie Lee.

MATERIALS: 

  • 1 jar
  • label for the jar + printed activities (download link below)
  • scissors
  • tape
  • twine or ribbon (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Download and print all the printables – link to download below.
  2. Cut out the label and tape it to the front of the jar.
  3. Add some ribbon or twine for decoration if you’d like.
  4. Cut out each of the Thanksgiving countdown ideas below, then fold them in half and place the strips in the jar.
  5. Every day from now until Thanksgiving, draw out one strip and then complete the activity with you’re entire family.

Have fun and be prepared to have a thankful Thanksgiving this year!

We also have 3 different labels to choose from!

What do you think?

 

Click here to grab our Thankful Jar Kit!

 

Disclaimer – As with all the printables we offer on Somewhat Simple, these printables are for personal use only. They may not be sold or mass produced or claimed to be your own. Thanks for your support!

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We originally published this post in 2009. We updated it with new printables in 2017. 

ACTIVITIES: Let’s cultivate an attitude of gratitude with this Thanksgiving Countdown Jar!
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November 2, 2017 4:00 pm Stephanie 35 Comments Filed Under: Games + Activities, Printables

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  1. Mark and Elaine says

    October 29, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    WHAT A GREAT IDEA!!!

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  2. Tiffany says

    October 29, 2009 at 5:41 pm

    I love this idea. I wanted a few different ideas to focus on being thankful & this will be one of them! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  3. annie2006 says

    October 29, 2009 at 6:05 pm

    i love this idea – we dont have thanksgiving here in england, but my children could definitely do with a dose of gratitude!
    we will be trying this out 🙂

    Reply
  4. Jenglamgirl says

    October 29, 2009 at 6:29 pm

    how sweet, I love it! I even have a cute jar that would work for this! Thanks! P.S. I am thankful you shared this w/ us!

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  5. happy mama says

    October 29, 2009 at 7:58 pm

    What a great idea ~ thanks for the post!

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  6. Angela says

    October 29, 2009 at 8:33 pm

    I did something similar to this. I just posted pics on my crafting blog – check it out!

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  7. Aiming4Simple says

    October 29, 2009 at 10:37 pm

    Thanksgiving often seems in danger of being swept aside as a holiday. This idea will help us focus on what it's all about. So thanks for sharing it!

    Reply
  8. Sisters' Stuff says

    October 30, 2009 at 4:05 pm

    I saw your picture of the jar yesterday and today it was gone. Have you been having a problem with this? We have and don't know how to fix it! Help us if you can. P.S. I love this idea! So cute and clever.

    Reply
  9. Hannah says

    October 30, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    I love this idea! What a fun way to get into the spirit of the season with little kids! I may just copy this one!

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  10. JOY says

    October 30, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    We definately need this in our home! Thanks for the great idea!

    Reply
  11. Andy Porter says

    October 30, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    That is such a perfect way to enjoy the season by doing nice things everyday. My kids would love the chance to pick on out. Thanks for sharing!!

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  12. Leanne says

    November 2, 2009 at 7:42 pm

    This is such a great idea. I'm going to make this with my kids tonight. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Christopher & Kayleigh says

    November 3, 2009 at 5:53 am

    This is such a great idea! I went out and got the supplies needed right away and made my own for me and my husband 🙂

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  14. Christopher & Kayleigh says

    November 3, 2009 at 5:53 am

    This is such a great idea! I went out and got the supplies needed right away and made my own for me and my husband 🙂

    Reply
  15. Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says

    November 4, 2009 at 4:46 am

    We used these ideas in our advent calendar – my kids love it!

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  16. Smelling Coffee says

    November 6, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    This is a fabulous idea~! I'm starting this with our family tonight. 🙂

    Jennifer

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  17. Jocelyn says

    November 16, 2010 at 5:41 am

    What a cute idea!

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  18. Leanne says

    November 16, 2010 at 6:05 am

    I said last year this was a great idea and I still love it. We're doing it again this year. I helped the young girls at church make a jar for their families and they've loved it because of how it's geared towards kids. Such a great idea. Thanks!

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  19. Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says

    November 16, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    This is fantastic – thanks!

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  20. Jill says

    November 16, 2010 at 10:12 pm

    I love this idea! I can't wait to start the countdown with my kids!

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  21. Jen says

    November 17, 2010 at 4:09 am

    This is wonderful. Thank you to you and to Valerie for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  22. Lolly Jane says

    November 17, 2010 at 5:45 pm

    this is too funny. a girl in my ward had me cut this vinyl for her and now that i see it was YOUR project i have to laugh. of course it was yours, you cute thing! (: kelli

    Reply
  23. Susannah says

    November 17, 2010 at 5:27 pm

    What a great idea! A beautiful display, and great reminders.

    Reply
  24. Jocelyn says

    October 27, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    I can’t get the pictures on this post to enlarge. Can you make it available as a download?

    Reply
  25. Tara says

    November 2, 2011 at 6:31 am

    Love this idea-I’m going to add it to our morning devotional

    Reply
  26. Allison says

    November 2, 2011 at 8:28 am

    Love this idea and thank YOU for sharing! Posted about this on my Thank You Note Project FB page!
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Thank-You-Note-Project/166517973399612

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  27. Zina :: Let's Lasso the Moon says

    November 2, 2011 at 11:06 am

    This is wonderful. I love that we can make our own paper our re-use your ideas. Last year I remember on Facebook people doing a daily “I’m thankful” wall post every day in November. I loved it. I have seen Thanksgiving advent calendars. They are cute, but our girls get enough candy. This is just wonderful. I cannot wait to share it on Pinterest. 🙂 Thanks for re-posting!

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  28. Yvonne says

    November 2, 2011 at 11:15 am

    Thanks for sharing this…time to print it out and start using it! :o)

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  29. Annie says

    November 2, 2011 at 11:36 am

    Great post! I am fairly new to blogging and just found your blog & became your follower. I am thankful for blogging 🙂

    Reply
  30. Raejean says

    November 2, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    I was looking for a way to step up our Gratitude tree and this is exactly what I had in mind. Thanks for sharing it with those of us who missed it the first time around!

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  31. Jennie Ferguson says

    November 2, 2011 at 6:49 pm

    I love this I am printing this off and starting it tomorrow!

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  32. Jocelyn says

    November 3, 2011 at 8:49 pm

    Thanks for reposting this! What a fun idea. I’m totally going to do this with my little girls this year.

    Reply
  33. Mandy says

    October 15, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    Stephanie! Thank you for letting me use some of your material! I had fun creating this Thanksgiving Countdown! Here’s a link to visit my page: http://designsbymke.blogspot.com/2012/10/thanksgiving-countdown-for-kids.html

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  34. Jaimee @ Craft, Interrupted says

    November 1, 2012 at 7:56 am

    Love love love!! I’m sharing this in a 5 for Friday roundup of Thanksgiving Countdowns on my blog tomorrow, with one pic and a link back to this post. Thanks for the great ideas!!

    Reply
  35. Sazzad Hossain says

    November 17, 2016 at 10:20 am

    This is very good article.I shall wait for your next article!!!

    Reply

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