An Explosion of Gratitude- through play!
This December, commit to one daily act of play. No fancy toys. No big budget. Just you, your family, and the joy of connection.
Each day's experience has been designed to support you in building a sense of family connection & gratitude - in a playful way.
We invite you to slow down the noise and step into childhood-joy again. Our “Grateful December: 24 Acts of Play” Calendar is simple: each day, one playful act with the people you love.
Use what you have, bring your inner child and connect with your kids in a way that brings laughter and presence.
Because we believe the whole world benefits when people feel connected, nourished and full of joy!
Our Gratitude Advent Calendar was designed to nourish families & children throughout the festive season via PLAY!
Create Lasting Memories with a Gratitude Advent Calendar
When the silly season feels loud and busy, children’s little bodies can become overwhelmed.
Play is their reset.
Connection is the antidote.
It’s how they come back to safety, balance, and connection — with us, and with themselves.
Unique Design
Take a trip around our spiral advent calendar because we believe that learning is cyclical...not linear.
We like to use a spiral shaped calendar as it matches our philosophy perfectly - we like to align with the cyclical, organic shapes that appear in the natural world. After all, time and learning doesn’t really happen in a straight line!
The spiral is a powerful and ancient symbol found across various cultures, often representing growth, transformation, and the cyclical nature of life. In nature, spirals appear in shells, galaxies, and plants, symbolizing the interconnectedness of all things and the rhythm of life. The spiral also signifies a journey of moving inwards - which is a lovely metaphor for the festive season. We move towards the inner space of family, the heart and connection
Family connection and spending time together!
The holidays are full of magic — and a million sensations. Noise, excitement, late nights... it’s a lot for little nervous systems. Daily play brings them (and us) back to centre — through laughter, presence, and simple connection.
Spending time together as a family and practicing gratitude strengthens emotional bonds and creates a sense of connection and belonging. When families share moments of appreciation, they cultivate positive emotions and resilience, fostering a supportive environment where everyone feels valued.
Reusable & fun!
Something awesome about our calendar is that you can use it again next year!
Each calendar comes with 24 golden stickers that are scratched off one day at a time. Your child will enjoy travelling around the spiral and revealing the gratitude practice for the day!
Save your calendar for next year and simply purchase some scratch-off stickers to begin the fun all over again!
Choose "Stickers only" when purchasing if you are re-using your 2024 calendar.
We would love it if you could share your experiences with Grateful December in your community.
Please tag @wearenaturenetwork on your socials when sharing - that way we can come and celebrate your moments of connection too!
The We Are Nature Network Team