🦃 The Turkey Who Shared His Corn

A Preschool Thanksgiving Bible Lesson

💛 With a story, craft, snack, song, and activity — this lesson helps preschoolers learn that God loves when we share our blessings with others!

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📖 Bible Theme:

Sharing God’s Blessings

🌾 Bible Verse (Toddler Version):

“Do not forget to do good and share with others.” — Hebrews 13:16

💬 Main Point to Repeat with Kids:

God loves it when we share what we have!

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📖 Story: The Turkey Who Shared His Corn

By Church House Collection Store © All Rights Reserved.

Georgie the Turkey loved two things more than anything else — corn and his big, bright necktie! Every morning, he tied it neatly around his neck and looked in the mirror. “Perfect!” he’d say with a smile.

On Thanksgiving morning, Georgie woke up early. He stretched his wings, put on his favorite tie, and went to the kitchen. “It’s time to share,” he said cheerfully.

He cooked up a big pot of golden corn on the stove and poured it into a warm container. Then he packed it up and set out on a special mission — to share his Thanksgiving corn with all his friends.

First, he stopped at the barn.
“Good morning, Mr. Horse!” Georgie said.
“Well, good morning, Georgie!” said Mr. Horse.
“I brought some corn to share!” Georgie said proudly.
Mr. Horse smiled and said, “Why, thank you, Georgie! God sure gives us plenty, doesn’t He?”

Next, Georgie walked to the pond. He saw fish swimming and frogs hopping around.
“Hello, friends!” Georgie called. “I brought you some corn for Thanksgiving!”
The frogs ribbited with joy, and the fish splashed their tails. “Thank you, Georgie! God gives us good food and good friends!”

Then Georgie headed to the muddy puddle where the pig family lived.
“Muddy Thanksgiving, everyone!” Georgie said, laughing.
“Come on in!” said the piglets.
Georgie handed out corn to each of them. “God wants us to share what we have,” he said kindly.

Just then, a pack of raccoons came out of the woods.
“Georgie!” one called. “Do you have any corn left?”
“Of course I do!” said Georgie with a grin. “There’s always enough when we share.”

Georgie gave everyone a warm serving of corn and reminded them, “Let’s thank God today for the food and blessings He gives us every day.”

When Georgie got home that evening, he lit a small candle, opened his Bible, and said,
“Thank You, God, for a good Thanksgiving day — and for teaching me how to share.”

The End.

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🦃 The Turkey Who Shared His Corn Craft

✂️ Supplies Needed:

• 1 white paper plate

• Brown crayon or colored pencil

• Construction paper (red, yellow, orange, and brown)

• Googly eyes (or draw them on)

• Glue stick or school glue

• Scissors (adult supervision recommended)

• The free corn printable from ChurchHouseCollectionStore.com

• Black marker

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🎨 Instructions:

1. Color the Turkey’s Body

   • Using a brown crayon, color the center of the paper plate to make the turkey’s body.

2. Make the Feathers

   • Cut feather shapes from red, orange, and yellow construction paper.

   • Glue the feathers to the back top edge of the paper plate so they fan out.

3. Create the Turkey’s Head

   • Cut a brown circle for the turkey’s head and glue it to the top center of the paper plate.

   • Glue on two googly eyes (or draw them).

   • Cut a small yellow triangle for the beak and glue it below the eyes.

   • Cut a small red wattle (the turkey’s “gobble”) and glue it next to the beak.

4. Add Georgie’s Necktie

   • Cut a long, skinny tie shape from yellow paper and glue it just under the turkey’s beak.

   • This is Georgie’s favorite tie that he wears every day!

5. Add the Corn Bowl

   • Print and cut out the free corn bowl printable.

   • Glue it to one side of the paper plate, like Georgie is holding it.

   • Optional: You can glue a few real dried corn kernels on top of the paper corn for extra texture!

6. Make the Feet

   • Cut two simple turkey feet from yellow paper and glue them at the bottom of the plate.

7. Add the Verse or Message

   • Using a black marker, write:
     💬 “God LOVES when we share!”
     (Or leave blank for children to write their own thankful message!)

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💡 Optional Add-On:

Let kids glue a few pieces of real corn, yellow pom-poms, or tissue paper balls onto the corn bowl to give the craft a 3D look!

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🕯️ Teaching Connection:

As children create their turkey, remind them that Georgie the Turkey shared his corn with all his friends and thanked God for His blessings.
💬 “When we share what we have, we show God’s love!”

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🍎 Snack Idea: “Share-the-Corn Cups”

Give each child a small cup of corn (buttered or plain) and encourage them to “share” with a friend — by trading cups or passing a scoop around the table while saying,
💬 “God loves when we share!”

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🎵 Song: “Georgie Shared His Corn”

(Tune: “This Little Light of Mine”)

🎶This little corn of mine, I’m gonna share it now,
This little corn of mine, I’m gonna share it now,
This little corn of mine, I’m gonna share it now,
Share it now, Share it now, Share it now!🎵🎵

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🖍️ Georgie the Turkey Shared His Corn Coloring Page

Let preschoolers color Georgie the Turkey as he shares his corn with the raccoons! Use this fun Thanksgiving Bible coloring page while teaching kids about sharing and thankfulnes 🌽🦃 Print the coloring page: CLICK HERE

💛 Teacher Tip:
Play the matching Youtube song, “Georgie Shared His Corn,” softly on repeat while children color. The music reinforces the lesson’s message and helps them remember that sharing shows God’s love. 🎵

🎵 Song: “Georgie Shared His Corn”

Original Song by Church House Collection Store © All Rights Reserved.

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🦃 Verse 1

Thanksgiving morning, bright and new,
Georgie knew just what to do.
He tied his tie with happy cheer,
“Thank You, God, for corn this year!” 🌽

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🎵 Chorus:

🎶 Georgie shared his corn, yes he did, yes he did!
He shared with the horse, and the pig, and the kids!
He shared with the frogs, the fish, and raccoons,
And thanked God for blessings all afternoon! 🎶

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🦴 Verse 2:

He warmed the corn on the stove so bright,
Packed it up, oh, what a sight!
“God gives us plenty, we can share,”
Said Georgie with joy and thankful care.

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🎵 Chorus:

🎶 Georgie shared his corn, yes he did, yes he did!
He shared with the horse, and the pig, and the kids!
He shared with the frogs, the fish, and raccoons,
And thanked God for blessings all afternoon! 🎶

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🐴 Verse 3:

He stopped by the barn, saw Mr. Horse,
“Want some corn?” he said, of course!
Then down to the pond where the frogs all played,
“Thank You, God,” was all they prayed.

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🎵 Chorus:

🎶 Georgie shared his corn, yes he did, yes he did!
He shared with the horse, and the pig, and the kids!
He shared with the frogs, the fish, and raccoons,
And thanked God for blessings all afternoon! 🎶

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🐷 Verse 4:

He met the pigs in the muddy ground,
“Here’s some corn for all around!”
Then came raccoons with hungry eyes,
And Georgie smiled, “There’s plenty, guys!”

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🎵 Bridge:

🎶 God gives enough for everyone,
To share His love when the day’s begun.
So pass the blessings, one by one,
Thank You, Lord, for all You’ve done! 🎶

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🎵 Final Chorus:

🎶 Georgie shared his corn, yes he did, yes he did!
He shared with the horse, and the pig, and the kids!
He shared with the frogs, the fish, and raccoons,
And thanked God for blessings all afternoon! 🎶

🎶 Georgie thanked the Lord when the day was through,
And said, “Dear God, I’m thankful too!”
He closed his Bible by candlelight,
And whispered, “Thanks, Lord, for this night.” 🌙🎵

 

🎵 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! 💛

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🎲 Activity: “Pass the Blessing” Game

Have the children sit in a circle and pass around a play ear of corn (or ball).
Each time they pass it, have them say something they can thank God for —
“My family,” “My food,” “My toys,” etc.

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🦃 Short Poem: Georgie the Turkey Who Shared His Corn

Georgie shared his corn one day,
In the kindest, sweetest way.
He thanked the Lord for all He’d done,
And shared God’s love with everyone. 🌽

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🕯️ Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me):

Dear God,
Thank You for everything You give us.
Help us share with others,
And remember to say thank You every day.
Amen.

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💬 Let’s Talk About It (with Answers):

Q: What did Georgie the turkey share?
A: His corn!
Q: Who did Georgie share his corn with?
A: Mr. Horse, the frogs, the pigs, the raccoons, and his friends!
Q: What did Georgie do at the end of the day?
A: He thanked God and read his Bible.
Q: What does God want us to do?
A: To share what we have and be thankful!

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🧠 What We’re Learning:

• God wants us to share with others.

• Thankfulness brings joy.

• We can bless others when we give.

• Everything we have comes from God.

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💖 How Everyone Can Join In – Adaptive Learning Ideas (Inclusive for All Abilities)

📖 Story Time:

• For children who cannot turn pages or hold props, let them choose (verbally or by eye gaze) which animal Georgie should visit next in the story.

• Use audio cues or sound effects (horse neigh, frog ribbit, raccoon chatter) to make the story interactive.

• If a child can’t move independently, place textures within reach of their helper or support staff — like feathers, a piece of corn, or soft fabric — so they can feel the story through touch or assistance.

• Provide tactile props — a toy turkey, small corn pieces, or a soft fabric tie — so every child can engage with the story as you read.

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🎨 Craft:

• Children without arms or limited hand mobility can use an adaptive head pointer, mouth stylus, or eye-gaze device to help select colors or direct a helper.

• A helper can glue or place pieces based on the child’s choices (pointing with eyes, head nods, or verbal cues).

• Allow them to use textured materials like puffed paint, tissue paper, or real corn kernels that can be touched or felt with assistance.

• Reinforce that their creative direction makes the craft their own — even if someone else helps assemble it.

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🎲 Activity:

• If the group plays “Pass the Blessing,” children who can’t physically pass the corn can participate by choosing who receives it next or by using eye gaze to indicate the direction.

• Helpers can move the object on their behalf, saying “(Name) is passing their blessing to (Name)!”

• Every child can share something they’re thankful for — either spoken, through communication devices, or by choosing a picture from a set of thankful items (like food, family, sunshine).

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🎵 Song:

• Children without arms or legs can still join the rhythm through eye blinking, humming, breathing along with the beat, or tapping sounds using assistive switches.

• Encourage them to move in their own special way — even a facial expression, smile, or head nod can be part of the worship.

• A helper can gently hold their hand or move a lightweight scarf to the music to help them feel included in the motion.

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🍎 Snack:

• If a child cannot feed themselves, a helper or teacher can describe each step aloud: “We’re scooping the corn now. It smells warm and buttery.”

• Children can participate by choosing who to share their cup of corn with, or simply watching and smiling as others enjoy sharing together.

• The teacher can reinforce: “You are part of this sharing too — God loves when we share joy!”

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🙏 Prayer:

• Allow nonverbal children to use visual cues like bowing their head, closing eyes, or lighting a small LED candle to symbolize prayer.

• A helper can gently guide their hand or use a switch to play a soft “Amen” sound when the prayer ends.

• The teacher can say:
  💬 “God hears every prayer — spoken, signed, smiled, or silent.”

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🌈 Overall Inclusion Goal:
Every child can reflect God’s love — through words, gestures, eye contact, or quiet presence. The goal is never perfection, but 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, 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!”