🌳 Theme: Gratitude & God’s Blessings

Bible Verse:

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” – Psalm 107:1

 

 

💡 Purpose:

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To help families reflect on what they’re thankful for and recognize God’s blessings together. This activity strengthens family relationships and teaches children of all ages about gratitude, creativity, and teamwork.

 

🧺 Materials:

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• Construction paper (brown for tree trunk, other colors for leaves)
   

• Scissors and glue/tape
   

• Markers or crayons
   

• Optional: Real twigs in a vase for a 3D version
   

• For little ones (0–3 years): stickers or washable paint for handprints
   

✂️ Instructions:

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1. Create Your Tree:
    

   • Draw or cut out a large tree trunk and branches from brown paper and tape it to a wall or fridge.
      

   • Or, place real twigs in a jar or vase for a 3D “tree.”
      

2. Make Leaves:
    

   • Cut leaf shapes from colorful paper (orange, yellow, red, green).
      

   • For infants/toddlers, parents can trace their hands as leaves.
      

3. Write or Draw Blessings:
    

   • Each family member writes or draws something they are thankful for on a leaf each day (big or small — “Jesus,” “my toys,” “grandma,” “our home”).
      

   • Older children can help younger ones express or draw theirs.
      

4. Add to the Tree Daily or Weekly:
    

   • Keep adding leaves all month long until your tree is full!
      

   • End of the month: read all the leaves together and say a prayer of thanks as a family.
      

🌟 Extensions:

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• Family Night Idea: Host a “Thankful Tree Celebration” dinner at the end of the month where everyone shares one leaf out loud.
   

• Send in your photos: Families can send a photo of their tree to display on David’s Kingdom Academy social media page.
   

• Baby-Friendly Twist: For babies, use handprint leaves with their name and a short note of thanks written by the parent.