🍂 The Thankful Harvest

A Preschool Bible Lesson on God’s Provision and Thankfulness

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📖 Bible Theme:

God gives us everything we need.

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📖 Bible Verse (Toddler Version):

“Give thanks to the Lord.” – Psalm 107:1

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💬 Main Point to Repeat with Kids:

“God gives me good things!”

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📚 Toddler-Friendly Bible Story: The Thankful Harvest

Once upon a time, in a little village, there was a happy farmer named Mr. Green. Every morning he would put on his straw hat, grab his big basket, and walk out to his garden.

“Good morning, corn!” he said. The corn stalks swayed in the breeze. Swoosh, swoosh!
“Good morning, pumpkins!” he said. The round orange pumpkins just sat there smiling. Plop, plop!
“Good morning, grapes!” he said. The grapes dangled in a bunch and looked ready to eat. Munch, munch!

Mr. Green laughed. “God has given me so many good things!”

That day was a special day — harvest day! It was time to pick the fruits and vegetables and share them with everyone in the village.

He picked the corn and said, “Thank You, God, for corn!”
He picked the pumpkins and said, “Thank You, God, for pumpkins!”
He picked the grapes and said, “Thank You, God, for grapes!”

But Mr. Green didn’t just keep the food for himself. He filled up baskets for his neighbors. He gave some apples to Mrs. Blue, who lived next door. He gave a pumpkin to Mr. Brown down the road. He even gave grapes to the children so they could snack while they played.

“Wow!” said the children. “God gives us so much!”

Soon everyone in the village gathered around to eat. They clapped their hands, sang songs, and shared their food. It was a big, happy harvest party!

And every time they took a bite, they said the same thing together:
“Thank You, God, for good food!”

That night, Mr. Green looked at his empty baskets and full heart. He smiled and whispered:
“God gives us everything we need. Thank You, God!”

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🎲 Activity: Harvest Basket Game

Fill a basket with plastic fruits/vegetables (or paper cutouts). Let each child pull one out, name it, and say,
“Thank You, God, for [apple]!”

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🎨 Craft: Paper Plate Harvest Basket

Supplies:

• Small paper plate (cut in half)

• Brown construction paper (basket weave strips)

• Pre-cut fruit/vegetable shapes

• Glue & crayons

Directions:
Glue strips onto the half-plate for a basket look. Tuck paper fruit inside. Write: “Thank You, God!”

🖍️ Coloring Page: Thankful Harvest Coloring Page

This free Thankful Harvest coloring page is a perfect match for our preschool Bible lesson on gratitude and God’s provision. Kids can color a basket filled with pumpkins, corn, grapes, and apples while learning to say, “Thank You, God, for Good Food!” With simple shapes and fall harvest images, this printable is designed for toddlers and preschoolers in Sunday School, homeschool, or children’s church. Pair it with the harvest craft, story, and snack idea for a full autumn-themed lesson your little ones will love!

Grab the FREE pdf coloring page download here: CLICK HERE

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🎵 Song: “Thank You, God, for Food to Eat”

(Tune: Mary Had a Little Lamb)

🎶 Thank You, God, for apples sweet,
Apples sweet, apples sweet.
Thank You, God, for apples sweet,
You give us food to eat! 🎶

(Repeat with corn, grapes, bread, etc.)

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📝 Poem:

God made the pumpkins,
God made the corn,
God made the grapes,
That grow and adorn.
God gives us plenty,
Food we can share,
We thank Him daily,
For showing His care.

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🎭 Pretend Play: Harvest Time!

Set up a pretend “farmers market” with play food. Kids can pick, buy, and “thank God” for their harvest items.

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🍎 Snack Idea: Harvest Corn Cups

Layer popcorn, candy corn, and pretzel sticks in a cup. Say: “God gives us good things to enjoy!”

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🙏 Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me):

Dear God,
Thank You for food.
Thank You for love.
Thank You for giving us
Good gifts from above.
Amen.

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📬 Optional Take-Home Note for Parents:

This week we learned that God gives us everything we need, just like He gave His people a harvest. Practice saying “Thank You, God!” at mealtimes this week.

🌟 Adaptive Learning – How Everyone Can Join In

Every child can celebrate God’s harvest blessings in their own way. If a child has limited mobility or cannot use scissors or glue, provide pre-cut fruits and vegetables for them to choose and point to. Helpers can glue the pieces into the basket while the child directs where they go.

For the Harvest Basket Game, allow children to pick a picture card with their eyes or with a simple “yes/no” signal instead of physically pulling items from the basket. When singing the “Thank You, God” song, children who can’t sing or clap can participate by smiling, tapping their lap, ringing a bell, or using a switch-activated sound button.

The heart of the lesson is thankfulness — and every child, no matter their abilities, can express gratitude in their own special way. 💛