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Thank You Card

Thankful Art

Day 70of 180
Week 14of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to express gratitude through art

2

Create a personalized thank you card

3

Understand the importance of showing appreciation

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Thessalonians 5:18

“In everything give thanks, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.”

— 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (WEB)

Teaches children about the biblical importance of gratitude and thankfulness

📦 Materials Needed

  • Construction paper
  • Crayons or markers
  • Scissors (child-safe)
  • Stickers (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather and discuss who we can be thankful for. Remind students about yesterday's 'Feast Table' lesson.

💭 Review Question: Who are some people that help and love you?
2Teaching (10 min)

Introduce the concept of making a thank you card to show appreciation

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Gratitude is important to God
  • Saying 'thank you' shows we care
  • Art can help us express our feelings
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Who would you like to thank today?
  • What makes someone special to you?
3Activity: Thankful Card Creation (12 min)
hands-on project

Students create a personalized thank you card for someone special

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold construction paper in half to make a card
  2. Draw a picture of the person you're thankful for
  3. Write or have parent help write 'Thank You'
  4. Decorate with stickers or drawings
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-fold cards, provide stickers and crayons

Challenge: Write a simple sentence about why they're thankful

4Closing (3 min)

Share cards and discuss who they made them for

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who did you make your card for?
  • Why are you thankful for them?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore winter's beautiful colors in art

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Gratitude is a crucial character trait to develop in young children

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Help children spell words if needed
  • Encourage creativity and personal expression
  • Focus on the process, not perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may need help with writing or staying focused

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, creativity, ability to name someone they appreciate

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Mail the card to the person
  • Take a photo of the card to share with family
  • Create a 'Thankful Book' with multiple cards

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