Thankfulness Tree
📖 Bible Connection
Story: 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Lesson: God wants us to be thankful in all circumstances! A thankfulness tree helps us remember all the good things God has given us.
Key Verse: Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. - 1 Thessalonians 5:18
🛠️ Materials You'll Need
- Brown construction paper
- Colored paper (red, orange, yellow, green)
- Large poster board or paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make the Tree Trunk
Cut a tree trunk and branches from brown paper. Glue it to your poster board.
Step 2: Cut Leaf Shapes
Cut lots of leaf shapes from colored paper. Make them different colors like fall leaves!
Step 3: Write Thank Yous
On each leaf, write something you're thankful for (family, friends, home, food, Jesus, etc.).
Step 4: Glue Leaves
Glue the leaves all over the branches to make a full, colorful tree.
Step 5: Add More Leaves
Keep adding leaves whenever you think of something new to be thankful for!
Step 6: Display Your Tree
Hang your tree where you can see it every day and remember to be thankful!
💭 Talk About It
- What are you most thankful for?
- Why should we thank God even in hard times?
- How can being thankful change our attitude?
- Who can you thank today?
🖨️ Printable Template
Print this page as a guide for your craft!