As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving in a few weeks, it’s the perfect time to think about everything we’re grateful for! This month, we’re excited to explore some fun and meaningful KidMin Thanksgiving ideas. They make our holiday more special and help us cultivate thankful hearts throughout the season!
Why Thankfulness Is Important
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to come together with friends and family, share delicious food, and express our gratitude for one another and all that God has blessed us with. But did you know that being thankful is more than just saying “thank you”? It’s a way of living! When we focus on what we’re grateful for, we can see the good in every day.
Fun and Creative Thanksgiving Activities for KidMin
Here are some Thanksgiving activities that will help you and your kids grow in gratitude.
1. Thankful Turkey Craft
Gather your art supplies and create a turkey. Instead of feathers, write down things you’re thankful for on colorful paper feathers. Hang it up as a decoration, and remember those blessings every day!
2. Gratitude Jar
Grab a jar and fill it with notes throughout November. Each week, write down something you are grateful for. By Thanksgiving Day, you’ll have a jar full of happiness to read with your kids!
3. Thankful Hearts Circle
Host a circle time in your Sunday School class! Everyone takes turns sharing something they are thankful for. It’s a great way to hear from others and realize how many good things surround us.
4. Thankfulness Lessons
Combine your KidMin curriculum with lessons from the Bible about gratitude. Engage with joyful songs and stories celebrating thankfulness, helping everyone remember God’s blessings.
5. Thankfulness Scripture
Here are some popular scripture verses about thankfulness that you and your KidMin can learn together:
1 Corinthians 15:57 – Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In everything, give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 103:1-4 – Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name. Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all His benefits — who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion.
James 1:17 – Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
1 Chronicles 16:34 – Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever!
Psalm 95:1-5 – Oh come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. For the LORD is the great God, and the great King above all gods. In His hand are the deep places of the earth’ the heights of the hills are His also. The sea is His, for He made it; and His hands formed the dry land.
Philippians 4:4-7 – Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
1 Chronicles 29:13 – Now, therefore, our God, we thank You and praise Your glorious name.
Psalms 147:7 – Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
Psalms 69:30 – I will praise the name of God with a song and will magnify him with thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Curriculum for Kids
At WorshipHouse Kids, we have a special Thanksgiving curriculum for kids! Each curriculum is packed with activities, crafts, and lessons that teach children how to express gratitude in a fun and engaging way. You’re bound to make unforgettable memories while learning about the importance of gratitude! Here are a few of our favorites to get you started:
Thankfulness – 4-Week Curriculum
Say Thank You – 4-Week Curriculum
Diary of a Godly Kid Thanksgiving: 4-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum
Turkey Tales: 4-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum
Growing Thankful Hearts in Children ❤️
So, how can we make sure we all have thankful hearts? Here are some tips:
- Practice Gratitude Daily: Encourage kids to say thank you, write thank-you notes, or simply reflect on what made them happy each day.
- Model Thankfulness: Let children see you expressing gratitude. Share what you are thankful for each week, and encourage them to do the same!
- Service to Others: Participating in community service or giving back can help kids understand the joy of gratitude.
Thanksgiving is not just about the yummy food we get to eat. It is about celebrating all that God has done for us and being grateful for what He gives us every day. Let’s make this holiday special by instilling gratitude in kids through enjoyable and thought-provoking activities.
Remember, when we cultivate thankful hearts, we can make every day feel like a celebration! 🥳
We hope you find these KidMin Thanksgiving ideas helpful as you prepare for your holiday.
