Thanksgiving Lesson for Kids (cont.)
Begin by sharing your own story, to give kids time to think. For example, you might talk about a time you got a flat tire but were encouraged by the kindness of someone who helped you.
Say: It’s easy to thank God for good things. But we can remember to thank God for hard things too. He often uses those bad things for good. Let’s fill up our balloons so they’re nice and full of our praises—for the good stuff and even the not-so-good stuff.
Let kids inflate and tie off their balloons. Help kids tie the balloons, as needed.
Next lead kids in prayer. Thank God for his blessings of good times and even for the hard things we face.
Then let kids bat the balloons around as a celebration of praise to God.
This article was originally published on ChildrensMinistry.com, © Group Publishing, a division of David C Cook.
