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Thank You, God

Activity Objective:
To help the children express thanks to God for his gifts of creation
Lesson Outcome:
The children will reflect on the many gifts God has given them and acknowledge them in a prayer of thanks.
Materials
  • Old magazines
  • Scissors
Directions:
  • Tell the children that they are going to do an activity that will conclude with a group prayer of thanks to God for his wonderful gifts.
  • Have a few magazines and pairs of scissors at each of several tables or desks. Assign a group of children to each place.
  • Ask the children to share the magazines and browse to find pictures they like of something in God's creation—nature, animals, or people. Each child should cut out one picture.
  • Invite the children to join you in a circle on the floor after they have their pictures and have thrown away any scraps.
  • Start by showing the children your picture and beginning the prayer. (Example: Thank you, God, for the beautiful birds I see out my kitchen window. They make me feel bright and happy, just as they are.)
  • Put your picture in the middle of the circle. Have the child next to you show his or her picture, add a prayer, and place the picture in the circle.
  • Continue around the circle until all the children have added their prayers and pictures.
  • Conclude by having the children join you in saying together, Thank you, God!
Learning Styles:
Nature Smart,People Smart
Approximate Time:
10 minutes
Hints:
Before the session, find a picture of something you like in God's creation.

Have available magazines with many nature pictures, such as Ranger Rick and Zoobooks.
Sensitivities:
Make sure pictures of people reflect racial diversity.

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