The Turkey Who Invited Everyone to Dinner | Thanksgiving Preschool Bible Lesson
🦃 The Turkey Who Invited Everyone to Dinner
(Bible Toddler & Preschool Lesson Plan)
With a toddler-friendly Bible story, hands-on craft, movement game, and a catchy song, this lesson is perfect for Sunday School, preschool church classes, and homeschool Bible time.
🌿 Bible Theme:
Sharing and Thankfulness
📖 Bible Verse (Toddler Version):
“Be kind and share with others.” — Hebrews 13:16
💬 Main Point to Repeat with Kids:
God loves it when we share and invite others to join us!
📖 Story: The Turkey Who Invited Everyone to Dinner
By Church House Collection ©
Tommy the Turkey was so excited for Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂
He had spent all morning setting up a big table full of corn, cranberries, and warm bread rolls. He even polished the acorns to make the table sparkle!
As he looked around, Tommy noticed something — his table was full of food, but empty of friends.
“Oh no,” he said, “What’s the point of a feast if there’s no one to share it with?”
So Tommy put on his scarf and went out across the farm.
First, he saw Clara the Cow chewing grass by the fence.
“Clara!” Tommy called. “Come to my Thanksgiving dinner!”
Clara smiled. “I’d love to — can I bring milk?”
Then he saw Benny the Bunny hopping by the barn.
“Come to my dinner, Benny!” Tommy said.
Benny giggled. “Can I bring carrots?”
Next came Daisy the Duck, Penny the Pig, and even Mr. Horse — all excited to join in.
Soon, every animal on the farm was bringing something special to share.
When they all sat down together, Tommy looked at the full table — and all the smiling faces.
“This,” he said, “is the best Thanksgiving ever.”
And everyone agreed. 🧡
Because when you share what you have and invite others in, you show God’s love.
The End.
🎲 Activity: “Who’s Coming to Dinner?” Game
Have kids sit in a circle. One child holds a play turkey leg or toy spoon.
They say, “I’m inviting [animal name] to dinner!” and pass it to the next child, who adds their own idea.
(Example: “I’m inviting a cow to dinner!” “I’m inviting a sheep to dinner!”)
Encourage them to make animal sounds and laugh together!
As kids invite others to the pretend dinner, talk about how it feels to include everyone. God loves it when we notice others and make them feel welcome. When we share with others, we share God’s love too!
🦃 Teacher Talking Guide: “Who’s Coming to Dinner?”
🎬 Before the Activity (Set the Heart and Scene)
(Helps connect the story to the child’s world)
Say:
“Do you remember what Tommy the Turkey did when he saw his big dinner table was empty? He didn’t want to eat all that food alone — he wanted to share it with his friends! So, what did he do?”
Pause for answers: (“He invited everyone!” “He shared!”)
Say:
“Yes! Tommy the Turkey invited everyone to come eat together. When we share what we have, we show love — and that makes God happy! Let’s play a game and practice what it means to invite and share.”
🕹️ During the Activity (Keep It Engaging and Meaningful)
(Children sit in a circle. One child holds a toy spoon or play turkey leg to start the game.)
Say:
“Let’s pretend we’re Tommy the Turkey. I’ll start by saying, ‘I’m inviting the cow to dinner!’ and then I’ll pass the spoon to my friend.”
Encourage:
“Now it’s your turn! Who would you like to invite?”
(Each child takes a turn saying, “I’m inviting [animal or friend’s name] to dinner!”)
As children play, keep the spiritual connection alive in a warm, conversational way:
Say things like:
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“Wow, you invited the sheep! That’s so kind — you’re thinking of others, just like Tommy did.”
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“Look at all the animals we’ve invited! No one is left out — just like God’s love!”
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“You’re being such a good friend — God smiles when we include others.”
Optional Add-on:
When everyone has had a turn, say,
“Now, let’s pretend all our friends have come to dinner — everyone clap and say, ‘Welcome!’”
(Have the kids cheer and wave, creating a sense of excitement and belonging.)
💬 After the Activity (Reinforce the Bible Truth)
(Wrap it up with reflection and connection to God’s Word)
Say:
“Wow! You did such a wonderful job inviting everyone to dinner. That’s exactly what God wants us to do — to be kind, to share, and to make sure no one feels left out.”
Ask simple reflection questions:
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“How did it feel to invite others?” (happy, excited)
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“How do you think God feels when we share?” (happy, proud, thankful)
Say:
“When we share what we have, we are showing God’s love. Just like Tommy’s dinner table — when we invite others, our hearts feel full too!”
🙏 Optional Mini Prayer to Close the Activity:
(Short, repeat-after-me style)
“Dear God,
Thank You for our friends.
Help us to be kind and share.
Help us invite others in.
Thank You for loving us.
Amen.”
🧠 Learning Goal Recap for Teachers:
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Reinforces Hebrews 13:16 — Be kind and share with others.
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Teaches inclusion: everyone is welcome at God’s table.
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Builds empathy and social awareness through pretend play.
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Deepens comprehension of the story’s main point:
Sharing what you have shows God’s love.
🎨 Craft: “Turkey Sharing Plate”
When children make their turkey plate, remind them that each feather shows something we can share — food, toys, time, and love. God wants our hearts to be kind and thankful, just like Tommy’s.
Supplies:
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Paper plate
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Construction paper (orange, yellow, red, brown)
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Glue stick
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Scissors
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Crayons or markers
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Google eyes (optional)
Directions:
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Color the paper plate to look like a turkey face.
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Cut out feathers from colored paper.
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On each feather, write or draw one thing you can share (food, toys, hugs, smiles).
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Glue the feathers to the plate.
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Add eyes and a beak. Write "God Loves A Thankful Heart" on paper and glue on.
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Say together: “I can share God’s love!”
🍎 Snack Idea:
🦃 Tommy’s Sharing Snack Mix Cup
Description:
Celebrate Thanksgiving kindness with this adorable turkey snack cup! "Tommy’s Sharing Snack Mix" teaches kids that sharing is sweet — just like this treat! Perfect for Sunday School, preschool, or homeschool fall lessons.
🧺 Supplies Needed:
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1 brown plastic cup
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2 googly eyes
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Orange and red construction paper (for the beak and wattle)
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Scissors
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Glue or double-sided tape
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Real feathers (red, orange, yellow, brown)
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Pretzels
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Raisins
🪶 Directions:
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Create the Face:
Glue two googly eyes onto the front of the brown cup. Cut out a small orange triangle for the beak and a red teardrop shape for the wattle. Glue both under the eyes to form the turkey’s face. -
Attach the Feathers:
Tape or glue real feathers to the back of the cup, fanning them out in fall colors — red, orange, yellow, and brown — to look like turkey tail feathers. -
Fill with Snacks:
Pour in a mix of pretzels and raisins for a crunchy, sweet treat. You can add other kid-friendly snacks like Goldfish crackers or candy corn if desired. -
Add the Label (Optional):
Print or handwrite a small label that says:
“Tommy’s Sharing Snack Mix — God Loves a Kind Heart!”
Attach it to the front or lid of the cup.
💡 Teaching Tip:
Talk about how sharing our snacks, toys, and smiles shows kindness — just like Tommy the Turkey!
🎵 Song: The Turkey Who Invited Everyone to Dinner
Bible Thanksgiving Song for Preschoolers
By Church House Collection Store © All Rights Reserved.
🎶 Full Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
Tommy the turkey looked all around, 🦃
He had a big table and food to go ‘round.
Corn and carrots, rolls piled high,
But no one to eat them — and he asked why.
He fluffed his feathers, thought for a while,
Then said with a grin and a gobble-smile,
“I know what to do — I’ll share my plate!
God loves a heart that gives, not waits!” 💛
(Chorus)
Come one, come all to the table today,
We’ll thank the Lord in a joyful way!
Bring your milk, your carrots too,
We’ll share God’s love — me and you! 🧡
Clap your hands and shout “Hooray!”
God loves hearts that share today!
(Verse 2)
Clara the cow brought milk so sweet,
Benny the bunny brought carrots to eat.
Penny the pig made pie so nice,
And Daisy the duck brought pumpkin spice! 🎃
Mr. Horse brought haystack bread,
“We’ll share together!” Tommy said.
Every friend came through the door,
And the turkey’s heart was full once more.
(Chorus)
Come one, come all to the table today,
We’ll thank the Lord in a joyful way!
Bring your milk, your carrots too,
We’ll share God’s love — me and you! 🧡
Clap your hands and shout “Hooray!”
God loves hearts that share today!
(Bridge)
Sharing food, sharing smiles,
God’s love goes on for miles and miles.
When we give and when we care,
We show the world God’s love is there! 🙌
(Final Chorus – BIG and joyful)
Come one, come all to the table today,
We’ll thank the Lord in a joyful way!
Bring your milk, your carrots too,
We’ll share God’s love — me and you! 💛
Raise your hands and sing His praise,
God loves hearts that share always!
When children sing and clap, remind them that the song is about more than food — it’s about friendship and love! God is happy when we give with joy and thank Him for what we have.
🎵 Note for Teachers:
This song is designed to play during craft time or coloring time on repeat while the children work. 🎨🎶
Each song is created to match the Bible lesson so little ones can hear the message again and again in a fun, musical way — helping them remember God’s Word while they create! 💛
🦃 Tommy the Turkey Coloring Page
Children can color Tommy the Turkey as they learn about sharing, kindness, and thankfulness from Hebrews 13:16 — “Be kind and share with others.”
💛 Use this coloring page during craft time, quiet time, or while the matching song plays on repeat to help little ones remember that God loves a kind heart!
Print the PDF coloring page: CLICK HERE
📝 Poem: “The Table of Thanks”
A table of kindness, a table of love,
Blessings and laughter from Heaven above.
Sharing our food and hearts that care,
Thank You, God, for friends to share. 🧡
After reading the poem, remind children that Tommy’s table was full because he chose to share. When we share, our hearts fill with happiness too — that’s how God made us!
✂️Tommy the Turkey Cutout Craft
This adorable Tommy the Turkey Cutout Craft is the perfect hands-on project for preschoolers! 🧡
Kids can color, cut, and glue Tommy the Turkey to bright construction paper as they learn about sharing and kindness from Hebrews 13:16 — “Be kind and share with others.
Print the PDF turkey cutout craft: CLICK HERE
🎭 Pretend Play Game:
Set up a pretend Thanksgiving dinner table.
Let children “invite” toy animals or classmates and serve pretend food.
Talk about how we can invite others to feel included — just like Tommy did.
💬 Teacher Reinforcement
God loves it when we share and make others feel welcome! 🧡
Just like Tommy the Turkey invited all his friends to dinner, we can invite others to join us and show kindness too. When we share what we have, we show God’s love in a big way!
📖 Bible Verse:
“Be kind and share with others.” — Hebrews 13:16
🙏 Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me):
Dear God,
Thank You for our friends and family.
Thank You for food to eat.
Help us share what we have with others
And show Your love every day.
Amen.
💬 Let’s Talk About It (with Answers):
Q: Why did Tommy the Turkey invite others to dinner?
A: Because he wanted to share what he had and show kindness.
Q: How did the other animals help?
A: They brought something to share and joined the meal together.
Q: How can we be like Tommy?
A: We can share, invite others, and thank God for what we have.
🧠 What We’re Learning:
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Sharing and kindness
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Gratitude and thankfulness
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Including others
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Friendship and cooperation
📬 Optional Take-Home Note for Parents:
Today we learned about Tommy the Turkey, who invited all his friends to Thanksgiving dinner! 🦃🍂
He discovered that the best part of Thanksgiving isn’t the food — it’s sharing it with others.
Ask your child to think of one person they can “invite” this week — maybe to play, to share a snack, or to pray together.
Remind them that when we include others, we are showing God’s love in action. 💛
💛 Teacher Reflection:
This lesson beautifully reminds children that a thankful heart is a welcoming heart. As they hear Tommy invite everyone to his table, they learn that God’s love grows best when we share it.
When the classroom fills with laughter, pretend dinners, and happy chatter, it becomes more than a Thanksgiving story — it’s a picture of how God wants His family to look: joyful, giving, and together.
Encourage your students to notice the people around them who might need an invitation — not just to dinner, but into friendship and kindness.
Through this simple story, they’ll learn that sharing joy makes God’s table bigger and brighter for everyone. 🧡
🔗 🦃 "See More Thanksgiving Preschool Bible Lessons for Preschoolers”
Looking for more fun, faith-filled ideas to celebrate thankfulness and kindness with your little ones? Explore these easy, hands-on Thanksgiving Bible lessons and crafts your preschoolers will love! 🍁
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The Turkey Who Wrote A Thank You List For God - Thankfulness.
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Tom The Thankful Turkey - Thankfulness and giving praise to God.
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Mikey the Squirrel Pumpkin Pie Praise Party - Serving God with joy.
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Gracie The Gourd Was Glad To Be Different - God made each of us special.
- SweetTart The Turkey - Sharing sweetness & kindness with others.
💛 Each lesson includes a Bible story, craft, song, coloring page, and snack idea to help your preschoolers learn God’s Word with joyful hearts.
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