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Feast Table

Thankful Art

Day 69of 180
Week 14of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how art can express gratitude

2

Create a colorful drawing of a feast table

3

Recognize God's blessings through creative expression

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 107:8-9

“Let them give thanks to Yahweh for his loving kindness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! For he satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with good.”

— Psalm 107:8-9 (WEB)

Illustrates thankfulness for God's provision and abundance

📦 Materials Needed

  • White drawing paper
  • Crayons or markers
  • Optional: Watercolor paints
  • BibleMouse Art Supplies Kit
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather and discuss what we're thankful for today

💭 Review Question: What special things did you enjoy eating this week?
2Teaching (10 min)

Exploring the beauty of a feast table and God's blessings

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God gives us wonderful food to enjoy
  • Families love to gather and share meals together
  • We can show thankfulness through our art
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What foods do you see at a special dinner?
  • How does sharing a meal make you feel happy?
3Activity: Thanksgiving Feast Table Drawing (12 min)
hands-on

Create a colorful drawing of a feast table with lots of yummy foods

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a big table in the middle of your paper
  2. Add plates, cups, and utensils
  3. Draw lots of delicious foods - turkey, pie, vegetables
  4. Use bright, happy colors
  5. Optional: Add family members around the table
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace table outline or use stencils

Challenge: Add details like table decorations or family members

4Closing (3 min)

Share drawings and talk about blessings

📝 Review Questions:
  • What foods did you draw?
  • What makes you feel thankful?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make thank you cards for someone special

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarteners are learning to express gratitude through art

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity, don't worry about perfect drawings
  • Help child name foods they're drawing
  • Ask open-ended questions about their artwork
🤔 Common Struggles:

May get frustrated if drawing doesn't look exactly like they imagine

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about creating, ability to describe their drawing

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a photo of the artwork for BibleMouse portfolio
  • Talk about favorite family meals
  • Practice saying 'thank you' for different blessings

Ready for Tomorrow?

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