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:

“Wow, you invited the sheep! That’s so kind — you’re thinking of others, just like Tommy did.”
“Look at all the animals we’ve invited! No one is left out — just like God’s love!”
“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:

“How did it feel to invite others?” (happy, excited)
“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:

Reinforces Hebrews 13:16 — Be kind and share with others.
Teaches inclusion: everyone is welcome at God’s table.
Builds empathy and social awareness through pretend play.
Deepens comprehension of the story’s main point:
Sharing what you have shows God’s love.

The Turkey Who Invited Everyone to Dinner | Thanksgiving Bible Lesson for Preschool Turkey Sharing Paper Plate Craft by ChurchHouseCollectionStore.com

🎨 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:

Paper plate
Construction paper (orange, yellow, red, brown)
Glue stick
Scissors
Crayons or markers
Google eyes (optional)

Directions:

Color the paper plate to look like a turkey face.
Cut out feathers from colored paper.
On each feather, write or draw one thing you can share (food, toys, hugs, smiles).
Glue the feathers to the plate.
Add eyes and a beak. Write "God Loves A Thankful Heart" on paper and glue on.
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:

1 brown plastic cup
2 googly eyes
Orange and red construction paper (for the beak and wattle)
Scissors
Glue or double-sided tape
Real feathers (red, orange, yellow, brown)
Pretzels
Raisins

🪶 Directions:

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 © 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!

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✂️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:

Sharing and kindness
Gratitude and thankfulness
Including others
Friendship and cooperation

💖 How Everyone Can Join In – Adaptive Learning Ideas for “The Turkey Who Invited Everyone To Dinner ” Preschool Bible Lesson

At Church House Collection Store, every child matters — no matter their ability or how they participate. Here are thoughtful ways for all children, including those with physical disabilities, developmental differences, or sensory needs, to join in the "The Turkey Who Invited Everyone To Dinner" lesson:

📖 Story Time: “The Turkey Who Invited Everyone to Dinner”

For non-verbal children: Use picture cards of each animal (turkey, pig, bunny, duck, cow, horse). Let the child point to the animal as it’s mentioned.
For children with visual impairments: Use tactile props — a small piece of hay, a toy plate, a feather — so they can feel each part of the story.
For children with short attention spans: Use expressive voice tones and simple sound effects (gobble, moo, quack) to keep them engaged.
Encouragement tip: End the story by saying, “You’re part of God’s big family too!” to help every child feel included.

🎨 Craft: Turkey Sharing Plate

For children with limited hand mobility: Pre-cut feathers so they can choose and glue them on. Offer large, easy-grip glue sticks or tape strips.
For sensory-sensitive children: Offer smooth paper instead of textured materials and let them color with markers or crayons they prefer.
For children who can’t hold tools: Let them choose colors or point to where they want each feather placed, and a helper can assist with gluing.
Encouragement tip: Say, “Your turkey looks so special! God made you special, too.”

🎲 Activity: Who’s Coming to Dinner?

For children with speech challenges: They can point to a picture card or toy of the animal they want to “invite.” The teacher or helper can speak the name for them.
For children with mobility limitations: Have the group come to them or use a large circle mat so they can stay comfortable in one place.
For children who need extra time: Allow slower turns and add gentle prompts like “Who else could we invite?”
Encouragement tip: After each child takes a turn, say, “Thank you for inviting others, just like Tommy did!”

🎭 Pretend Play Game: Thanksgiving Dinner

For children with physical limitations: Set up the pretend table at a reachable height so they can pass or “serve” items using lightweight toy food or pictures.
For children with communication delays: Give them picture choices for “who to invite” or “what to serve.”
For children who are shy or overwhelmed: Allow them to observe first or play the role of “guest” being invited.
For sensory-sensitive children: Keep music and sound low and use soft play materials (felt food, plush toys).
Encouragement tip: Tell them, “Everyone has a seat at God’s table!”

🎵 Song: “The Turkey Who Invited Everyone to Dinner”

For children with hearing differences: Use simple sign language for words like “thank,” “God,” “share,” and “friends.”
For children with limited movement: Encourage them to clap, tap, or wave along with the rhythm — even small motions count!
For children who get overstimulated: Play the song softly or use gentle hand motions instead of dancing.
For children who love movement: Let them “march” in place or “flap their wings” during the chorus.
Encouragement tip: Tell them, “You’re singing God’s love with your whole heart!”

📝 Poem: “Tommy’s Table of Thanks”

For children with reading or attention challenges: Read it line by line and let them echo short phrases like “Thank You, God!”
For children who communicate differently: Offer picture cards of each line (turkey, food, friends, heart) so they can point along.
For children with visual impairments: Read slowly with expressive tone and rhythm so they can follow by sound.
Encouragement tip: End by saying, “God loves thankful hearts — and yours is one!”

🍎 Snack Time: Tommy’s Sharing Snack Mix

For children with food allergies: Offer safe substitutions — such as fruit snacks, veggie crisps, or rice cereal.
For children who cannot eat independently: Allow them to help by choosing or mixing ingredients, stirring, or pointing to what goes next.
For sensory or texture-sensitive children: Offer dry, familiar items they enjoy.
For children using feeding assistance: Let them still “share” by helping pour or pass cups to others.
Encouragement tip: Say, “Look how we all shared and helped each other — that makes God so happy!”

🌈 Overall Inclusion Goal:

Every child can reflect God’s love — whether through words, gestures, smiles, or quiet presence. The goal is never perfection, but joyful participation. Encourage patience, laughter, and teamwork as your class celebrates that sharing God’s love is something everyone can do.

🌈 Encouragement for the Whole Class:

Before starting the song or activities, remind the children:
💬 “God loves every way we share and show kindness! Some of us can dance, some can clap, some can smile — and all of it makes God happy!”

This helps set the tone that every child’s way of joining in — whether big or small — is beautiful and celebrated in God’s eyes.

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