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I Am Thankful For...

Thankful Art

Day 67of 180
Week 14of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify and draw at least 3 things they are thankful for

2

Learn to express gratitude through artistic creation

3

Develop an understanding that thankfulness is a way to honor God

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Thessalonians 5:18

“In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.”

— 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (WEB)

Teaches children that being thankful is an important way to honor God in all circumstances

📦 Materials Needed

  • White drawing paper
  • Crayons or markers
  • Pencils
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade K Art
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art lesson! Yesterday we talked about giving thanks to God. Today, we'll draw pictures of things we're thankful for!

💭 Review Question: What are some things you were thankful for when we talked yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Today we're going to create a special 'Thankfulness Art Page' where we draw pictures of things God has given us to be grateful for.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God gives us many wonderful gifts
  • We can show thankfulness by remembering these gifts
  • Drawing helps us remember and celebrate God's blessings
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What are some things you love that God gave you?
  • Can you think of something that makes you happy?
3Activity: Thankful Art Collection (12 min)
hands-on

Create a personal art page showing things you're thankful for

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take your white paper and fold it into 3-4 sections
  2. In each section, draw something you're thankful for
  3. Use bright colors and draw carefully
  4. Optional: Write or have parent write what each picture represents
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Draw 2 things instead of 3-4

Challenge: Add details or write simple words describing each picture

4Closing (3 min)

Let's share our thankful art and remember God's wonderful gifts!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you draw today?
  • Why are you thankful for these things?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make a fun Thankful Turkey with our art!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Gratitude is a crucial spiritual and emotional skill for children to develop

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Help child identify specific things to be thankful for
  • Validate their choices of things they appreciate
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might need help thinking of specific things to draw

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, creativity, and ability to name things they appreciate

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take photos of artwork for BibleMouse portfolio
  • Display artwork in a special 'Thankfulness Gallery' at home
  • Discuss artwork during family dinner time

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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