Friday, November 3, 2023
Christian Thanksgiving Ideas & Activities
Lessons & Activities
catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- It Is Right and Just: A Thanksgiving Lesson Plan
thereligionteacher.com- Catholic Thanksgiving Day Lesson Plans on the Eucharist as Thanksgiving
apples4theteacher.com- Thanksgiving Story
ministry-to-children.com- Thanksgiving Crafts & Bible Activities for Kids
christianpreschoolprintables.com- Thanksgiving Bible Printables & Crafts
christiancrafters.com- T-H-A-N-K-F-U-L lesson and game
ministry-to-children.com- Thanksgiving Ideas for Children’s Ministry (links to those materials so you can put together a special Bible lesson, craft, or activity for you children’s ministry)
hem-of-his-garment-bible-study.org- Preschool Christian Thanksgiving Bible lesson
makeitgrateful.com- Kids lesson: The legend of the five kernels
creativeyouthideas.com- The story of the ten lepers from Luke 17 is often used to teach Bible study lessons on being thankful.
mintools.com- Lots of Thanksgiving ministry resources. Just click on the various tabs. Activities, coloring, lessons, plays, etc.
christiancrafters.com- Thanksgiving Day Devotional & Quirky Turkey Treat
learnreligions.com- 10 Thanksgiving Ideas for Christian Families
kidsbibledebjackson.blogspot.com- I Thank You God for Everything Book (book you make with your child)
totschooling.net- This free printable emergent reader book, "My Thankful Book", is a great way to practice gratitude around Thanksgiving and the holiday season. Kids can read, trace and color while talking about all the things they are thankful for!
mamacheaps.com- FREE Printable “I’m Thankful” Book for Kids (Thanksgiving Activity)
yesterdayontuesday.com- FREE Mini Thankful Book
dltk-bible.com- Thank you for the World so Sweet (song/poster coloring page)
littlehouseliving.com- The Thankful Thanksgiving Jar
jellybeanjunkyard.wordpress.com- Give Thanks Gratitude Board
myhomeschoolingjournal.blogspot.com- Service Project - Count Your Blessings
confessionsofanover-workedmom.com- How to Make a Gratitude Journal from a Paper Lunch Bag
blessedbeyondadoubt.com- Cultivating Thankful Hearts: A FREE Unity Study
beautyandbedlam.com - Gratitude Rolls
If your kids love fortune cookies, they will love this idea that bakes the thankfulness right in. These make for a yummy treat on the dinner table and an excellent conversation starter, all rolled into one.
The Catholic Toolbox- Pre K - K lesson plan Thank you God: The Ten Lepers (lesson plan consists of: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, etc.)
Coloring
christianpreschoolprintables.com- Give Thanks To The Lord Coloring Page, Thank you Jesus for . . . Coloring Page, I Will Give Thanks To Thee Coloring Page, Thank you God for . . . Coloring Page, etc. (scroll down for these)
alicethechalice.org- I am Thankful for . . . (coloring sheet)
embellishgoods.blogspot.com- I am thankful for . . . (placemat you can color)
reallifeathome.com- Thanksgiving Activity Page or Placemat Free Printable
printables.atozteacherstuff.com- Give thanks to the Lord for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalm 107:1
teacherspayteachers.com- FREE Thanksgiving Coloring Sheet (CHRISTIAN)
junepfaffdaley.blogspot.com- I’m Thankful for . . . (coloring sheet)
Crafts
daniellesplace.com- Thanksgiving Crafts & Activities for Kids
whatchristianswanttoknow.com- 5 Thanksgiving Bible Craft Ideas
themoffatgirls.com- I am Thankful Craft (scroll down almost to the bottom for this craft)
buggyandbuddy.com- Thanksgiving Printable: Things I Am Thankful for Story Window
craftsbyamanda.com- Thanksgiving Luminary Vase
catholicicing.com- Give Thanks Banner- A DIY Bunting for Thanksgiving
The basic idea is that you spell out “Give Thanks” using things found in nature.
raisingarrows.net- Blessing Tree
littlehouseliving.com- The Thankful Thanksgiving Jar
christianpreschoolprintables.com- Thanksgiving Prayer Mini Book (scroll down to this)
This is a printable minibook called "Thank You God" and each page has something to remember to thank the Lord for. There are prewritten versions for children to read or Blank versions are available so that you can write in your own things to be thankful for, or in your own language.
christianpreschoolprintables.com- I am Thankful Craft: Pumpkin Pocket (scroll down to this craft)
reallifeathome.com- Building Memories with a Thanksgiving Tablecloth Project
Pumpkin Pie Spinner- This pumpkin pie may look good enough to eat, but it's actually an interactive spinner that reveals things your child is thankful for.
Games
ehow.com- Thanksgiving Christian Games
creativebiblestudy.com- Thanksgiving Games
christianitycove.com- “Scattergories” Thanksgiving Bible Game
Thank you God Game
This is a memory game. Have the players seated in a circle. The first player begins by saying, "Thank you God for . . ." He can say anything he likes, for example an orange, a pair of shoes, a camel, or a pet dog. The next player in line begins the same way but adds a second object after repeating the first. The third player also begins, "Thank you God for . . ." He must repeat the first two objects and then add a third. So it goes on, but if a player can’t repeat or mixes up the order of the objects then he is out.
If you haven't got many players, the same children can keep adding more items. The game continues until one player remains or until time is up. Some lists get very long and are remembered for years by the players. A variation is to decide that the objects chosen must start with the letters of the alphabet in order, for example "apple, bat, cake...zebra." This makes it a little easier to remember. (You could also help the player if necessary so everyone can play).
Puzzles
sermons4kids.com- Giving Thanks (Word Search)
christianbiblereference.org- Thankfulness (Word Search)
christianbiblereference.org- Thanksgiving (Word Search)
christianbiblereference.org- Thanksgiving (Word Search)
wordmint.com- Being Thankful (Word Search)
openthoumineeyes.com- Things I Would Miss If God Didn't Give Them to Me
biblewise.com- Gratitude (Break the Code)
sermons4kids.com- Giving Thanks (Decoder)
sermons4kids.com- Giving Thanks (Crossword)
setonmagazine.com- Psalms of Thanksgiving (Crossword)
Worksheets
reallifeathome.com- I Am Thankful Free Printable Writing Activity for Kids
parentingtoimpress.com - Thanksgiving Activity Workbook (preschool)
tulamama.com- Free Printable I am Thankful and I am Grateful Worksheets
3dinosaurs.com- 30 Days of Giving Thanks with Free Printable
twistynoodle.com- I am thankful for … (handwriting & coloring sheet)
thehousewifemodern.com- Free Printable “Thankful For” Worksheets
theteachersguide.com- I am Thankful For (large print worksheet)
theteachersguide.com- I am Thankful For (medium print worksheet)
theteachersguide.com- I am Thankful For (lined paper worksheet)
teacherspayteacher.com- I Am Thankful FREE Writing About Gratitude
writtenreality.com- Thankful ABCs Printable (it’s a free printable to share thankfulness, beginning with the letter a and working our way through the alphabet–all the way to z)
en.islcollective.com- I am Thankful Booklet (title page and one page to use for interior pages that can be copied as many times as you wish)
growinghandsonkids.com- I am Thankful For Writing Activity Printable (for Pre-K through 3rd Grade)
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2 comments:
This is a great resource! Thanks!
I was looking for a Thanksgiving lesson that I did about 15 years ago with my class at a small Catholic school. I did not take the lesson with me when I changed jobs and have not been able to find it in searches now. It was a few weeks of build up, having youth give up certain things at home gradually, until, by the end of the project--they were sleeping on the floor of their room (with blankets) and had given up TV, electronics and other conveniences. The students who did it were touched and very thankful for what they each had (as I was). They had to journal about it, and each day and week had certain assignments. I would LOVE to find this again, as I homeschool my own kids now and thought it would be a great family project. Have you ever seen anything along these lines?? --Rebecca
Rebecca- I haven't seen a lesson like that, but I will try to find it and let ya know. :)
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