Our thank-you tree

Gather a few things

Large paper, chunky crayons, and a pen for the grown-up.

Let’s play

1. A grown-up draws a wide trunk and a big leafy shape.
2. Invite your toddler to add colorful marks wherever they want.
3. Ask about one thing they enjoyed today, or offer two familiar choices.
4. Write their word or your observation near a mark: Teddy, Grandma’s song, or the big bus.

A little learning to notice

Name familiar people, places, and moments while you make the picture.

Keep a little memory

Add one dated note another day, then keep the tree as a snapshot of family favorites.

Make it work for your child

A child can point, gesture, or just draw. Gratitude does not need to become a question they must answer.