Happy Jar: One Happy Moment Every Week

Two colorful happy jar labels with a mason jar, bow, four-leaf clover, and lucky pig, printable

One jar, 52 notes, and a year full of happy moments: with a happy jar, you write or draw something wonderful from each week. Next New Year's Eve, you open the jar and read all the notes together – a tradition kids love.

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What's in the PDFs

Both PDFs, color and coloring, have 5 pages each. Page 1 has two large “Our Happy Jar” labels (one with a clover, one with a lucky pig) and short instructions. Pages 2 to 5 hold 52 numbered weekly notes with a date line, two writing lines, and a lucky charm, plus one extra slip per page. Print on A4 or US Letter.

At a Glance

Type
Fill-in printable
Age
ages 3+
Pages
5 × A4 + 5 × A4
Time
about 5 minutes a week

📄 What’s on the Pages

Page 1: Happy jar labels
Two labels with space for your family name and three-step instructions.
Pages 2–5: Happy jar notes (1/4 to 4/4)
13 weekly notes per page – weeks 1 to 52 – with “Something happy this week:” and one extra slip on each page.

How to start your happy jar

1
Print all pages at actual size and cut out one label.
2
Write in your family name and stick the label on a large, clean jar.
3
Cut out the weekly notes and keep them next to the jar.
4
Each week, think together: what was great? Fill in a note, fold it, and drop it in.
5
Next New Year's Eve, open the jar and read every note out loud together.

💡 Tips

  • Pick a set time, like Sunday dinner, so nobody forgets.
  • Cover the label with clear tape so it survives sticky fingers.
  • Use the extra slips for special moments that can't wait until the weekend.
  • Kids who can't write yet can simply draw their happy moment.

What kids practice

Kids learn to notice good things and feel grateful for them. Writing the date and counting the weeks builds a sense of time. Reading the notes on New Year's Eve helps them remember the whole year and talk about it.

🔄 Variations & Ideas

Classroom happy jar
Each week, a different student writes down the class's happiest moment.
Two jars
Use both labels so each kid – or each half of the family – gets their own jar.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How big are the notes?
Each weekly note is about 3.5 × 1.4 inches. Folded, all 52 fit easily into a large mason jar or candy jar.

Why are there two labels?
So you can choose: a yellow one with a clover or a pink one with a lucky pig. Or use both for two jars.

Do we have to start in week 1?
No. The notes are only numbered to help you keep track. Start any time of year and just keep counting.

Is the download free?
Yes, all templates on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal, preschool and classroom use – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version here: Glücksglas.