The Leaf Family’s Thanksgiving Feast Preschool Bible Lesson

🍂 The Leaf Family’s Thanksgiving Feast

(A Preschool Bible Lesson About Thankfulness — Psalm 107:1)

🌟 Bible Theme:

Giving thanks to God for His goodness and blessings

📖 Bible Verse (Toddler Version):

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.” — Psalm 107:1

💬 Main Point to Repeat with Kids:

“God is good, and I can thank Him every day!”

📖 Story: The Leaf Family’s Thanksgiving Feast

Once upon a breezy autumn morning, in a cozy neighborhood of tall trees and crunchy leaves, the Leaf Family was busy getting ready for Thanksgiving! 🍂

Mama Leaf and Papa Leaf had invited every leaf they knew — cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and even a few friends from the maple tree down the street. There were nearly fifty leaves coming to dinner!

Everyone brought their favorite food to share. 🌽

Aunt Maple brought green bean casserole.
Uncle Oak carried in a big pan of stuffing.
Cousin Fern arrived with mashed potatoes piled high like mountains.
And of course, the Leaf Family’s most special dish of all — their homemade cranberry sauce, made from a recipe passed down through many generations of leaf cooks!

The sweet smell of cranberry filled the air as everyone took their seats. Little Leaf Steven was giggling so much he could barely stay still.

Steven wanted to show Cousin Lily how high he could scoop his sauce — so he lifted the spoon way up… and whoosh! it catapulted the cranberry right across the table, landing squarely on Grandpa Leaf’s nose! 🍇😂
Everyone burst into laughter as Grandpa Leaf chuckled, “Next time, let’s keep the cranberry sauce on the plate, champ!”

The laughter filled the treetop as they gave thanks together. Just then, a familiar “hoot-hoo!” came from the window.

It was Mr. Wise Old Owl, who lived in the tree next door. He had arrived late — but with something special: his famous pumpkin pie! 🥧

As they passed around slices, Mr. Owl told wonderful stories about all the things he had seen through the years — about how God takes care of everyone, even when the seasons change.

Each leaf at the table took turns sharing what they were thankful for:

“I’m thankful for my family,” said Mama Leaf.
“I’m thankful for my brand-new Bible,” said Papa Leaf.
“I’m thankful for this tasty food,” said little Steven, carefully holding his spoon this time!

Everyone smiled, knowing that Thanksgiving wasn’t just about the food — it was about God’s goodness and love.

That night, as the wind sang softly through the trees, the Leaf Family whispered together,
“Thank You, Lord, for being so good to us.” 🍁

🎲 Activity: Thankful Leaf Circle

Supplies:

Paper leaves (cut from construction paper)
Crayons or markers

Directions:

Give each child a leaf cutout.
Ask them to draw or have you write one thing they are thankful for (family, food, toys, Jesus, etc.).
Tape the leaves around a large poster labeled “We Thank You, God!”

Talk About It:
Explain that each leaf is like a thankful heart. When we thank God, we make His heart happy!

Craft: The Leaf Family’s Thanksgiving Table by ChurchHouseCollectionStore.com

🎨 Craft: The Thankful Leaf Family Table

Supplies:

🍁 Fake leaves (store-bought fabric or foam leaves in fall colors)
📄 Brown construction paper (for the table)
✏️ Black Sharpie marker (for drawing faces and food)
🖍️ Crayons (to color the turkey leg or favorite dishes)
✂️ Glue stick (to attach the leaves to the table)

Directions:

Lay the brown construction paper flat on the table — this will be your “Thanksgiving table.”
Glue a few fake leaves along the top edge so they look like they’re sitting behind the table.
Use the black Sharpie marker to draw happy eyes and smiles on each leaf.
On the brown paper “table,” draw a turkey leg or favorite Thanksgiving food.
Color it with crayons to bring your meal to life!
Let the glue dry and proudly display your adorable Leaf Family Table!

Teacher Tip:
This craft is perfect for preschoolers — no scissors needed, minimal mess, and lots of laughter! It’s a great way to remind kids that Thanksgiving is about being together, sharing, and thanking God for every blessing.

🎵 Song: “God Is Good, Oh Yes He Is!”

(Tune: “If You’re Happy and You Know It”)

If you’re thankful and you know it, say, “Thank You!”
If you’re thankful and you know it, say, “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!”

📝 Poem: “The Cranberry Splat”

A spoon went flying through the air,
Cranberry splat — oh, what a scare!
Grandpa laughed, the family cheered,
That silly leaf, we love him dear!

We thank the Lord both big and small,
For laughter, love, and blessings all.
Cranberries, Bibles, and family too,
Thank You, Lord, for all You do!

🖍️ Coloring Page: The Leaf Family’s Thanksgiving Feast

Let little ones color the Leaf Family as they sit down for their big Thanksgiving meal! This simple preschool Bible coloring page reminds children to thank God for their blessings — family, food, and fun! 🍁 Perfect for Sunday School or home, it’s an easy way to celebrate gratitude while learning Psalm 107:1 — “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.”

Print the coloring page: CLICK HERE

🎭 Pretend Play Game: The Thanksgiving Parade

Setup:
Give each child a pretend food card (turkey, corn, pumpkin pie, etc.).

Directions:
Have them “march” in a Thanksgiving parade while saying, “Thank You, God, for ___!” (fill in what their card shows).
End the parade by sitting “around the table” and pretending to share the meal.

🍎 Snack Idea: Mini Cranberry Parfaits

Supplies:

Vanilla yogurt or pudding
Cranberry sauce or jam
Crushed graham crackers, cookie crumbs or granola pieces (toppings)
Small clear cups
Plastic spoons

Directions:

Layer yogurt and cranberry sauce in each cup.
Top with crushed graham crackers, cookie crumbs or granola pieces for a “pie” flavor.
Talk about how we can thank God for every bite of goodness!

🎵 “Thank You, Lord, For All You Do”

(Thanksgiving Bible Song for Preschoolers)
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🌞 Verse 1:

The leaves were all a flutter, in the big oak tree,
Mama Leaf said, “Come and eat with me!”
Aunt Maple brought beans, so warm and sweet,
They thanked the Lord before they’d eat! 🍂

🎶 Chorus:

🎵 Thank You, Lord, for all You do,
For my family, friends, and blessings too!
With happy hearts and laughter sweet,
We thank You, Lord, for what we eat! 🍗

🍁 Verse 2:

Little Leaf Steven, giggling so loud,
Catapulted sauce that made them proud!
It splashed on Grandpa’s nose, oh my!
And everyone laughed ‘til they nearly cried!

🎶 Chorus:

🎵 Thank You, Lord, for all You do,
For my family, friends, and blessings too!
With happy hearts and laughter sweet,
We thank You, Lord, for what we eat! 🍗

🌽 Verse 3:

Mr. Owl came late with pie so round,
He shared a story, faith profound.
Each leaf spoke up, one by one,
Thanking God for what He’s done! 🙏

🎶 Final Chorus:

🎵 Thank You, Lord, for all You do,
For Your love that carries us through!
For pumpkin pie and hearts that share,
We thank You, Lord, for being there! 💛

✨ Bridge (optional for repetition):

Clap your leaves and sing it loud,
Thank the Lord, you’ve made Him proud!
Every day in big and small,
Give thanks to God — He made it all! 🌟

📖 Bible Verse Connection:

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.” — Psalm 107:1

💡 Teaching Tip:

Let kids clap their “leaf hands” during the chorus and giggle when you sing the “cranberry splat” part! Play the “Thank You, Lord For All You Do” YouTube video while children color their pages! It’s the perfect way to create a calm, thankful atmosphere as kids sing and color along, remembering to “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.” — Psalm 107:1 🍁

🙏 Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me):

Dear God,
Thank You for my family.
Thank You for our food.
Thank You for love and laughter.
You are so good!
Amen.

💬 Let’s Talk About It:

Who came to the Leaf Family’s Thanksgiving feast? 🦃
Answer: All the leaf family and their friends — even Mr. Owl with his pumpkin pie!
What did the Leaf Family do to show they were thankful? 🍂
Answer: They prayed, shared their food, and thanked God for His blessings.
What are some things you can thank God for today? 🌻
Answer: Family, friends, food, toys — and all the good things God gives us! 💛

📬 Take-Home Note for Parents:

Today we learned that God is good and we can thank Him every day!
Ask your child to share one thing they’re thankful for and why.
Encourage your family to say one thankful thing before each meal this week — just like the Leaf Family did!

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