🐰 The Bunny Who Couldn’t Stop Saying Thank You Toddler Bible Lesson
🐰 The Bunny Who Couldn’t Stop Saying Thank You
A joyful Bible story for toddlers all about gratitude, featuring Ronnie the Bunny! Includes a full lesson with craft, snack, game, poem, song, and more — perfect for Sunday School, preschool, or homeschool.
📘 BIBLE THEME:
Gratitude and giving thanks to God
📖 BIBLE VERSE (Toddler Version):
“Give thanks in all things.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (simplified)
🗣️ MAIN POINT TO REPEAT WITH KIDS:
“I can say thank You to God!”
📖 TODDLER-FRIENDLY STORY:
Ronnie the Bunny woke up smiling.
“Thank You, God, for my pillow!” he said.
He brushed his fur.
“Thank You for my brush!”
He ate breakfast.
“Thank You for my carrots and juice!”
All day long, Ronnie said thank you.
When he helped Mama carry groceries:
“Thank You for strong paws!”
When he saw a rainbow:
“Thank You for colors!”
Even when it rained and he had to wait inside:
“Thank You for cozy blankets!”
That night, Ronnie looked up at the stars.
“Thank You, God... for everything!”
He yawned, curled up tight, and whispered one last time:
“Thank You for loving me.”
The End.
🎲 ACTIVITY: Thank You Toss!
Use a bean bag or soft toy. Sit in a circle. Toss the item and say something you’re thankful for before passing it on. Repeat the phrase:
“Thank You, God, for ___!”
🎨 CRAFT: Ronnie’s Thankful Heart Plate
Supplies Needed:
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Paper plate
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Construction paper hearts
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Crayons or markers
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Glue stick
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Label: “Give thanks in all things – 1 Thessalonians 5:18”
Directions:
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Draw or glue a big heart in the center of the plate.
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Add smaller paper hearts around it.
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On each one, draw or write things you’re thankful for.
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Add the verse label to the bottom!
🎨 CRAFT: Ronnie The Bunny Thank, You God Picture
Just have the kids drawn their own version of Ronnie the bunny with a rainbow and clouds.
Supplies:
- Crayons or Markers
- Construction Paper or Plain Paper
🎵 SONG TITLE: “Thank You, God!”
(To the tune of “Mary Had a Little Lamb”)
Thank You, God, for food and fun,
Food and fun, food and fun!
Thank You, God, for everyone—
You give me love each day!
Thank You, God, for all I see,
Birds and clouds and bumblebees!
Thank You, God, for loving me—
I will shout hooray!
📝 POEM: Ronnie’s Thank You Day
Ronnie thanked for little things,
Like juice and spoons and shiny rings.
He thanked for clouds and bouncing balls,
And painted pictures on the walls.
He never stopped — not even once!
His heart was full of gratitude bunch!
🎭 PRETEND PLAY GAME: Thank You Parade
March around the room like Ronnie and call out things you’re thankful for.
Wave scarves, pretend carrots, or stuffed animals!
Have each child shout:
“Thank You, God!”
every few steps.
🍎 SNACK IDEA: “Thankful Bunny Bites”
Serve bunny crackers with cheese.
Place on a plate labeled “Thank You, God, for snacks!” or "Thankful Bunny Bites"
As kids eat, ask:
“What are you thankful for today?”
🙏 CLOSING PRAYER (REPEAT AFTER ME):
Dear God,
Thank You for today.
Thank You for food.
Thank You for hugs.
Thank You for Your love.
I love You too!
Amen.
📬 OPTIONAL TAKE-HOME NOTE FOR PARENTS:
Today your child learned a story called “The Bunny Who Couldn’t Stop Saying Thank You.” We talked about the importance of gratitude and practiced saying “thank You, God!” for big and little things. Ask your child to name 3 things they’re thankful for — and try having a “thank you parade” at home!
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