🍉 The Picnic That Turned Into A Praise Party Toddler Bible Lesson

🍉 THE PICNIC THAT TURNED INTO A PRAISE PARTY

A joyful Bible story lesson for toddlers about thankfulness and worship, based on Psalm 100:4. Includes a summer picnic story, fun movement activity, praise-filled craft, snack idea, song, poem, and pretend play — perfect for Sunday School, preschool, or homeschool!

📘 BIBLE THEME:

Thankfulness and worship

📖 BIBLE VERSE (TODDLER VERSION):

“Come to God with thankful hearts.” – Psalm 100:4 (Simplified)

🗣️ MAIN POINT TO REPEAT WITH KIDS:

“I can praise God and say thank You!”

📖 TODDLER-FRIENDLY STORY:

It was a warm and sunny day, and all the animal friends were ready for a picnic at the park.

Wally the Watermelon rolled up first, carrying a basket of snacks.
“Thank You, God, for juicy fruit!” he said with a smile.

Next came Strawberry Sue, Grape Gus, and Cantaloupe Carla.
Everyone found a seat on the checkered blanket and bowed their heads.

“Let’s thank God for this day!” said Wally.

They closed their eyes and prayed,
“Thank You, God, for sunshine, snacks, and friends.”

Suddenly, a breeze blew through the trees... and Wally started to sing.

🎶 “Thank You, God, for all You’ve done!
This picnic’s turning into fun!” 🎶

Then Grape Gus started clapping.
Strawberry Sue did a little dance.
Even Carla the cantaloupe tapped a beat with a spoon!

Before long, their picnic became a praise party!

They danced, sang, laughed, and shouted:
“Thank You, God! We love You!”

And Wally said,
“When we’re thankful, it’s the best time to praise!”

🎲 ACTIVITY: PRAISE PARADE PICNIC

Give each child a small instrument (shaker, tambourine, etc.) or let them clap their hands.
March around a picnic blanket or table while singing,
“Thank You, God!”
Have kids freeze when the music stops and shout one thing they’re thankful for!

Praise God With Joy Psalm 100:4 Paper Plate Watermelon Craft for toddlers. 🍉 The Picnic That Turned Into A Praise Party Toddler Bible Lesson

🎨 CRAFT: WALLY’S PRAISE PLATE

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

Paper plate
Red, green, and black markers or paint (to look like a watermelon)
Craft stick or popsicle stick
Stickers, glitter, or musical notes cutouts
Label: “Come to God with thankful hearts – Psalm 100:4”

DIRECTIONS:

Color the paper plate red in the center with green edges to look like a watermelon.
Add black dots for seeds and decorate with fun musical stickers.
Glue a popsicle stick to the bottom like a handle.
Write the Bible verse or stick on the label.
Encourage kids to wave their “praise plate” when they sing!

🎵 SONG TITLE: “THANK YOU, GOD!”

(To the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It”)

If you’re thankful and you know it, say thank You! (THANK YOU!)
If you’re thankful and you know it, say thank You! (THANK YOU!)
If you’re thankful and you know it, then your face will surely show it,
If you’re thankful and you know it, say thank You! (THANK YOU!)

📝 POEM: WALLY'S PICNIC PRAISE

Wally rolled to the picnic scene,
With red and green and seeds between.
He thanked the Lord and clapped with joy,
Then praised with every girl and boy!
He said, “Let’s always praise today—
God loves when we shout hooray!”

🎭 PRETEND PLAY GAME: PICNIC PRAISE PARTY

Set up a blanket with pretend food. Invite kids to “bring” items and share what they’re thankful for.
Then turn on soft music and have them take turns dancing or praising with instruments.
End with everyone saying:
“Thank You, God!”

Watermelon Praise Cups Snack For Toddlers. 🍉 The Picnic That Turned Into A Praise Party Toddler Bible Lesson

🍎 SNACK IDEA: WATERMELON PRAISE CUPS

Fill small clear cups with watermelon chunks, strawberries, and green grapes.
Top with a mini flag or sticker that says:
“Praise God!”

Before eating, say:
“Thank You, God, for this good food!”

🙏 CLOSING PRAYER (REPEAT AFTER ME):

Dear God,
Thank You for this day.
Thank You for my friends.
Help me praise You,
With my heart and my smile.
Amen.

📬 OPTIONAL TAKE-HOME NOTE FOR PARENTS:

Today your child enjoyed a joyful picnic story about thankfulness and worship! We learned from Psalm 100:4 that we can come to God with thankful hearts. Ask your child how Wally and his friends turned their picnic into a praise party!