Thanksgiving

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These ideas make it easy for you to build thankfulness into your day-to-day activities. Read over the options at the beginning of your week and choose a few that will suit your family.

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  • Day-starter praise

    Any time

    Wake kids up by singing the song This is the Day That the Lord Has Made or another song of praise. Modify the words to list things you are thankful for.

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  • Fun ways to say thank you

    Any time

    Encourage kids to show gratitude by teaching them how to say thank you in a different language.

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  • God feeds you, me and the bumble bee

    Getting into nature

    Take a walk together and talk about how God cares for various animals. You can also use the information provided on several animals mentioned in the Bible.

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  • High-five prayer

    Any time

    Praise God with this simple prayer that celebrates the joy of having our five senses.

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  • Homemade cards

    Creative crafts

    Help your children make a supply of handcrafted thank-you cards. Give them to your child’s sport coach, music teacher or school teacher.

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  • Names of God prayers

    Any time, Drive time

    Keep an envelope handy that’s full of paper slips listing various names for God. Pray simple prayers of praise based on these names.

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  • Praise brigade

    Any time, Drive time

    Mom or Dad, choose a day to thank God, out loud, for everything you can, and see if your children notice.

    Discussion point: God never tires of hearing our praise.

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  • Praise necklace

    Creative crafts

    Read Psalm 148, then make a necklace using coloured beads. Let each bead represent something from nature mentioned in Psalm 148 that you can praise God for.

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  • Praise placemats

    Creative crafts

    Make praise placemats for your dinner table that are decorated with the words Thank You Jesus!, plus pictures of things to thank God for.

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  • Seeing the bright side

    Any time, Drive time

    To play this simple game, list chores or other things that you dislike. Challenge other players to think of the positive aspects of the thing you mentioned.

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  • Shining like stars

    Getting into nature

    Watch the stars together one night and talk about Philippians 2:14-16a.

    Discussion point: The best way to stop complaining and adopt a positive attitude is to praise God.

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  • Thankfulness jam

    Any time, Drive time

    Make up a short rhyme of praise to God for as many things as you can think of.

    Discussion point: We have much to thank God for.

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