Thanksgiving Bible crafts & activities
Little thanks.
A grateful heart.
Notice a kindness. Name a blessing. Make Christian Thanksgiving crafts that help children practise giving thanks to God.
Find Thanksgiving craftsFor Sunday school, homeschool and making together at home.
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Thanksgiving crafts with a Bible connection
Thankfulness crafts and the story of the Ten Lepers make a thoughtful starting point for Thanksgiving Sunday school activities.
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The Bible connection · Luke 17:11–19
One man came back to say thank you.
Ten men asked Jesus for help. As they went to show themselves to the priests, they were healed. One of them, a Samaritan, returned to praise God and thank Jesus.
Wonder togetherWhat is one small thing you could remember to say thank you for today?
Read the Bible storyA short children’s retelling. Open the story to explore the Bible passages.
Grow a little gratitude · Free activity
A garland full of thank-yous.
Add a word or a short thought to a paper leaf. Make a garland together, then print it or come back and add another thank-you.
Thank you, God, for…
Your first little leaf is waiting.
A grateful heart. · Psalm 107:1Off-screen making
Make a paper thankfulness garland
You’ll needScrap paper, crayons, scissors, glue and a long strip of paper.
Let children draw, dictate or write their answers. Avoid turning gratitude into a competition; a safe place, a kind person or a shared meal is enough.
Draw and cut a few large leaf shapes. A grown-up can prepare these for younger children.
Write or draw one thing you are thankful for on each leaf. It can be something very small.
Glue the leaves onto a paper strip and display your garland. Use it to begin a short prayer of thanks.
For the grown-ups
A little help with Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is celebrated on different dates around the world. Giving thanks to God belongs in every season; children do not need a perfect day to notice one good thing.
How do I keep Thanksgiving crafts centred on God?
Connect the making with a Bible passage, such as Luke 17:11–19 or Psalm 107:1. Give children time to name something good and respond with a simple prayer of thanks.
Are these activities only for an American Thanksgiving lesson?
No. The thankfulness theme works for harvest celebrations, a Canadian or American Thanksgiving, and an ordinary day of gratitude at home or church.
What can younger children add to a gratitude garland?
They can draw a picture, choose a colour, or tell a grown-up what to write. Keep the leaves large and the prompts concrete, such as a person, a meal or a favourite place.
A special day. A lesson, sorted.
Choose a story, your group’s age and your teaching time.