Thank You God: Thanksgiving Songs for Preschoolers

Preschoolers have lots to be thankful for! Help your young friends say, “Thank you, God” with these catchy songs. 

I Am Thankful

Scripture: Psalm 107:8-9

Sing to the tune of “Frère Jacques.” 

I am thankful (sign for “thank you”: move right hand from chin to palm of other hand)

I am thankful (sign for “thank you”: move right hand from chin to palm of other hand)

To my God (point up)

To my God (point up)

For the many blessings (hands on heart)

Turkey and the dressings (hands on stomach)

Thank you, God! (sign for “thank you”: move right hand from chin to palm of other hand)

Thank you, God! (sign for “thank you”: move right hand from chin to palm of other hand)

You Are So Good to Me

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Sing to the tune of “Mary Had a Little Lamb.”

Thank you, God, for all my friends, all my friends, all my friends. (wave at friends)

Thank you, God, for all my friends. (wave at friends)

You are so good to me. (hug yourself) 

After you sing, ask children what they are thankful for, and use their responses to create even more verses!  

We Are Thankful

Scripture: Psalm 106:1

Sing this thankful prayer before eating a meal or snack together! Sing to the tune of “Oh My Darling Clementine.” 

We are thankful. Oh so thankful. We are thankful for this food. (clasp hands together) 

Thank you, God, for all your blessings. (raise arms heavenward) 

We are thankful for this food. (raise arms heavenward) 

Want more Thanksgiving ideas? Check out these articles! Need more inspiration for what kids can be thankful for? You can also check out Group’s Good, Gooder, Goodest! Thank you God! buddy book,  packed with vibrant illustrations and relationship-reinforcing Bible truths that encourage kids to be thankful for all they have.