Some time ago, if you'd asked, I would've told you that
Thanksgiving isn't one of my favorite holidays. Growing up, it just
seemed too focused on food and football. That's why I'm thankful
for friends and family who've helped me find activities for
Thanksgiving that make it so much more for my kids.
My mother-in-law (who is a former teacher) taught my kids about
the "5 Kernels." This is a great
activity we've used to teach our children about the true meaning of
Thanksgiving and the original Thanksgiving. You can find it here at
childrensministry.com.
Another wonderful idea from my creative mother-in-law is
yummy Thanksgiving Turkey
Cookies. Every year, one of my children makes a turkey for each
person's place setting at our meal. This is a fun tradition for us!
You can find it here at
childrensministry.com.
This year, we'll be sure to pull out our vinyl Thanksgiving
tablecloth and permanent markers. We started this many years ago so
it's a record of every year's blessings and our thankfulness. Each
family member will draw a picture or write on it what they're
thankful for this year.
And, finally, I'm looking forward to using this idea from my
creative friend RoseAnne Sather. It's a Tree of Thanks that'll
make a meaningful centerpiece--and a new family tradition. You can
find it here at
childrensministry.com.
I hope you enjoy these Thanksgiving activities to make
Thanksgiving for kids meaningful in your home.
Happy Thanksgiving!
