Alphabet Thank-You Circle

How to do it

Grown-up prep: Nothing to gather! Just find a cozy spot where everyone can see each other, like the dinner table or the car.

1. Sit in a circle so everyone can see each other.
2. Pick who starts with the letter A.
3. Say something you are thankful for that starts with your letter.
4. Stuck? Everyone else gives a hint, not the answer.
5. Keep going around, one letter each, all the way to Z.
6. Get silly for tricky letters like Q and X!
7. Round two: only people or moments from this year.
8. Which thank-you was your favorite? Who will you teach this game to next?
   Ask: Which answer made you smile the most, and who else should play this with us?

Ideas to try

• A: Who is someone who always makes you laugh?
• B: What book or bedtime thing are you glad you have?
• C: What cozy thing helps you feel calm?
• D: What delicious dinner are you thankful for?
• E: What is something you enjoy doing every day?
• F: Which friend or family member are you grateful for?
• G: What game do you love to play?
• H: What is the best part of your home?
• J: What makes you feel joyful?
• K: Who was kind to you this week?
• L: What do you love learning about?
• M: What is a happy memory you are thankful for?
• N: What do you love about nature?
• P: Which pet or animal makes you happy?
• Q: What quiet place do you like to be?
• S: What season or special day are you glad for?
• T: Which teacher or helper are you thankful for?
• W: What kind of weather do you love most?
• X: What eXtra special thing happened recently?
• Z: What zany, silly thing made you giggle?

Play it again

• Backwards round: start at Z and go all the way to A.
• Speed round: answer as fast as you can, no hints allowed!
• Theme round: only foods, only places, or only things outside.