The Cornucopia of Thanks | Preschool Bible Lesson

🌽 The Cornucopia of Thanks

(A Preschool Bible Lesson on God’s Provision — Philippians 4:19)

🌟 Bible Theme:

Thankfulness for God’s provision

📖 Bible Verse (Toddler Version):

“God gives us everything we need.” — Philippians 4:19

💬 Main Point to Repeat with Kids:

“God gives us everything we need!”

📚 Toddler Story: The Cornucopia of Thanks

(Read with a gentle storyteller voice)

In a little farmhouse surrounded by golden fields, there lived a happy farmer named Roger. 🌾

Every morning, Farmer Roger would look out at his garden and smile. His apples were shiny and red, the pumpkins were big and orange, and the corn stood tall and yellow in the sun.

One day, he found a big, empty basket shaped like a horn. “This will be my cornucopia,” he said. “I’ll fill it with things that remind me how good God is!”

He picked an apple and said, “Thank You, God, for food.” 🍎
He picked a pumpkin and said, “Thank You, God, for my home.” 🎃
He picked a bunch of grapes and said, “Thank You, God, for my friends.” 🍇
And he placed a golden ear of corn inside and said, “Thank You, God, for always giving me everything I need.” 🌽

When the basket was full, Farmer Roger didn’t keep it for himself.
He took it to his neighbors and said, “Here’s a basket of thanks to remind us all that God provides!”

Everyone smiled, and they all said together,
“Thank You, God, for good food and Your blessings!” 💛

That night, Farmer Roger looked at his empty fields and whispered,
“My basket may be empty, but my heart is full — because God gives me everything I need.” 🌾

The End.

🎲 Activity: The Thankful Basket Game

Have the children sit in a circle.
Pass around a small basket and let each child name one thing they’re thankful for before passing it to the next person.
Each time they answer, everyone says together,
“Thank You, God, for everything we need!”

🎨 Craft: Paper Cornucopia of Thanks

Supplies:

Brown construction paper (basket shape)
Fruit and veggie cutouts (apples, corn, pumpkins, grapes)
Glue sticks or tape
Crayons or markers

Directions:

Give each child a brown paper cornucopia.
Let them glue colorful fruit and vegetable shapes inside.
As they glue, help them say something they’re thankful for.
Write “God gives us everything we need!” on the basket.

🧡 Optional Idea: Add a few paper “leaves of thanks” for children to draw or color something God has blessed them with.

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🍦 Ice Cream Cone Cornucopia Snack

Turn snack time into a “thankful harvest” treat! Fill a pointed ice cream cone with sliced apple pieces to make a mini cornucopia. 🍏
It’s an easy, healthy snack that reminds kids that God fills our lives with good things — just like He fills the cornucopia with blessings! 🌾

Pray together before eating:
“Thank You, God, for giving us everything we need!”

🎵 Song: “Thank You, God, for Everything!”

(Tune: “Mary Had a Little Lamb”)

Thank You, God, for food to eat,
Food to eat, food to eat!
Thank You, God, for food to eat,
You give us what we need!

Thank You, God, for friends and fun,
Friends and fun, friends and fun!
Thank You, God, for everyone,
We’re thankful every day! 🎶

🖍️ Cornucopia of Thanks Coloring Page

Let little ones color a cheerful cornucopia filled with God’s blessings! 🌽🍎🍇🎃
A fun Thanksgiving coloring page to remind kids that God gives us everything we need. Perfect for Sunday School or homeschool Bible time! 💛

Download the coloring page here: CLICK HERE

📝 Poem: Farmer Roger’s Cornucopia

Farmer Roger looked and said,
“See the gifts God gives instead!
Pumpkins, apples, corn, and sun,
Thank You, Lord, for every one!” 🌞

🙏 Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me):

Dear God,
Thank You for food,
Thank You for friends,
Thank You for love that never ends.
You give us all we need each day,
We thank You, Lord, in every way. Amen.

💬 Let’s Talk About It:

Who gave Farmer Roger all his food? 🍎
Answer: God gave Farmer Roger everything he needed!
What did Farmer Roger say when he picked each fruit and vegetable? 🌽
Answer: He said, “Thank You, God!” because he was thankful for God’s blessings.
What are some things you can thank God for today? 🎃
Answer: Children might say family, friends, food, toys, or home — anything that makes them feel happy and thankful.

🧠 What We’re Learning:

God gives us everything we need.
We can thank Him for His blessings and share them with others. 🌾

💛 Teacher Reflection:

This lesson shows that even small things are big blessings from God.
As children fill their cornucopias, remind them to thank God for family, friends, and love. 🍂

📬 Take-Home Note for Parents:

Today we learned about Farmer Roger, who filled his cornucopia with thankful reminders of God’s blessings! 🌾
Encourage your child to thank God for what they have and to share His love with others. 💛

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