Give Thanks! – Thanksgiving Party Plan Everything you need for a fun and meaningful Thanksgiving event! Includes games, skits, snacks, crafts, object lessons, and a Bible message on gratitude. Easy to use and packed with ideas kids will love. (PDF download – no shipping)
Make this Thanksgiving unforgettable for the children in your church with the Give Thanks! Party Plan. Designed to help kids laugh, play, and learn, this resource makes it easy to create a two-hour themed event that plants the truth of gratitude deeply in their hearts.
From decorating tips to skits, snacks, games, and lessons, every element ties into the Thanksgiving theme, helping kids celebrate God’s goodness in a fun, memorable way.
What’s Included in the Party Plan:
Overview & theme purpose – focused on cultivating gratitude
Missions idea – show kids how giving thanks leads to giving to others
Decorating suggestions – simple or elaborate, depending on your style
Prize ideas – encourage kids to invite friends or hide God’s Word in their hearts
Pre-service activity – engages kids the moment they walk in
Creative offering idea (if part of your service)
3 themed games – active, simple, and guaranteed fun
Skit – comedic and adaptable for puppets or live actors
Memory verse activity – helps kids remember Scripture through play
Snack ideas – fun, Thanksgiving-themed treats
Craft idea – simple, hands-on project kids can take home
Object lesson – powerful, visual tie-in to the theme
Bible lesson – short, punchy, and focused on gratitude
Review game – extra activity option if needed
Preschool adaptation – simplified activities for younger kids
Promotional flyer template – ready to personalize and share
This plan is written with a two-hour time frame in mind but can be easily adapted for longer or shorter events. Give Thanks! makes you look prepared, your team look like heroes, and your kids walk away with joyful memories and thankful hearts.
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