Thanksgiving Bible Crafts
Thanksgiving Bible Lesson About Manners
"Manners Matter" Bible Lesson
The following crafts and learning activities come from "Manner Matter" Sunday School lesson on The Resource Room. In this lesson children learn that manners are important. Using manners show others that we love and respect them. Rules of etiquette are important but change according to the circumstances and times, but God's rules never change.
Spice Painting Pumpkin Poem Activity Sheet
Pumpkin pie paint makes a great sensory craft for children!
What you will need:
Ginger, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, or Pumpkin Pie Spice
Orange Paint
Paper
Colored Pencils
How to Make the Spicy Paint Picture:
1. Mix the spices into any orange paint.
2. Print out the Pumpkin Pie Activity Sheet with the Poem, or print the poem onto a sheet of paper and have your children paint pumpkins and pumpkin pie to go with the poem.
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Little Pumpkin
(Written by Carolyn Warvel)
I’m just a little pumpkin sitting in the hay,
Waiting to be picked for a very special day.
Take me home and cook me,
And you’ll see what I can be.
If you add a little sugar and just the right spice,
I’ll turn into something that taste quite nice!
But don’t forget to be thankful on this special day
Remember what God gave you when you sit
down and pray. ©2014. Carolyn Warvel
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Thanksgiving Place Setting Activity Sheet
Have your children color a picture of a table setting and tell them they can use it to help them remember how to set the table on Thanksgiving Day.
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Setting the Table Activity
What you will need:
Large Sheets of Construction Paper, or Tape Two Pieces of Regular-sized Sheets Together on the Long Sides
Colored Paper
Glue
Pictures of Food from Magazines
Dried Food such as Cereal, Noodles and Beans
Napkins
What to do:
1. Before class cut out large plate-size circles and silverware shapes from construction paper.
2. In class have your children glue the place settings in the correct place and then glue pictures of food on the plate. You can also use dried food such as cereal or pasta noodles. If you don't have time to cut out a bunch of silverware, you can use plastic silverware, or just have your children draw pictures of food on the plate.
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Manners Matter Color Sheet
Utilize this charming coloring sheet to engage your children in a conversation about table manners. Encourage them to think about what the images of the children might represent. Ask if they have ever exhibited any of these behaviors at the dinner table. This will help them reflect on their own behavior. Additionally, guide them in identifying other behaviors that are considered unacceptable or expected during mealtime. This approach fosters a deeper understanding of good manners and promotes positive dining experiences.
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Romans 12:10 - Devoted in Love Bible Verse Coloring Sheet
This sheet will help with Bible verse memorization in a fun and interactive way. As your students color the shapes and words, encourage them to discuss what the verse means and how they can show love and devotion to one another. Once they finish coloring, have them look up the verse in their Bibles and read the complete passage.
This activity sheet is available in KJV and NIV. Print out the sheet and have your children color it with colored pencils.
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Practice Table Manners
Use this activity sheet to review table manners with your children. After discussing the importance of good table manners, have them practice what they've learned.
Start by showing them the table-setting diagram at the top of the sheet. Provide each student with paper plates, napkins, forks, spoons, knives, and a glass, and have them set their place at the table. Check each student's place setting to ensure it is set correctly.
Next, place some treats on the table and have the children practice passing them from left to right. Remind them to take their share, say "thank you," and then pass the treats on. Emphasize that they should wait until everyone has been served before starting to eat. When you place your napkin on your lap, they should do the same. They should also wait for you to say the blessing before beginning to eat.
As they continue to eat, point out examples of good and bad manners to help them learn what is appropriate. Remind them that they should never point out someone else's bad manners at the dinner table.
To make it more engaging, you can pretend that they are coming to your house for Thanksgiving dinner. Practice introducing guests, washing hands before eating, and refraining from interrupting others when they are speaking.
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Draw Pictures of Good or Bad Manners
Assign each child a different manner listed on the "Manners Matter" Activity Sheet and have them draw a picture depicting that manner. When they are done collect all the pictures and see if the other children can guess which manner is depicted in each picture.
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"Count Your Blessings" Mini Book for Thanksgiving
Children enjoy counting their blessings with the fun rhymes in this mini book. Each page has a picture of a child counting his or her blessings.
Count Your Blessings
1. One - God sent his only Son.
2. Two - Because he loves me and you.
3. Three - God helps us to be what we were meant to be.
4. Four - Our love for him grows more and more!
5. Five - Jesus died but he came back alive!
6. Six - All our problems he can fix!
7. Seven - Someday we'll see God in heaven!
8. Eight - We'll meet him at the pearly gate!
9. Nine - Won't that be so divine?
10. Ten - Do you want to count again?
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