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Thank You God for Everything

Thankful Hearts

Day 52of 180
Week 11of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize different things to be thankful for

2

Sing a simple song about gratitude

3

Develop a heart of appreciation for God's gifts

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Thessalonians 5:18

“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.”

— 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (WEB)

Teaches children the importance of gratitude in all situations

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse thankful picture cards
  • Small bells
  • World English Bible
  • Simple musical instruments (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather in a circle and ask children what makes them happy today

💭 Review Question: What special things did we learn about music yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce the concept of thanksgiving through simple storytelling

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God gives us many wonderful gifts
  • We can thank God for everything
  • Music helps us express our thankfulness
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What are some things you're thankful for?
  • How can we show God we're grateful?
3Activity: Thankful Hearts Song (6 min)
singing

Learn and sing a simple song about gratitude, using picture cards to illustrate

📝 Instructions:
  1. Show picture cards of different things to be thankful for
  2. Sing a simple melody with lyrics about those items
  3. Encourage children to shake bells or tap instruments
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer picture cards and repeat the song

Challenge: Let children suggest additional things to be thankful for

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the lesson and pray together, thanking God

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about being thankful?
  • Can you name one thing you're grateful for?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll add our own special verses to our thankful song

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Gratitude is a foundational spiritual practice for young children

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use enthusiastic, warm tone when discussing thankfulness
  • Model gratitude by sharing your own thankful thoughts
  • Keep activities short and engaging
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children may struggle to think beyond immediate wants

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Genuine excitement about naming things they appreciate

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a BibleMouse 'Thankful Journal' with drawings
  • Make simple thank you cards for family members

Ready for Tomorrow?

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