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Activity: Be Ye Thankful by Marie Stroughter An activity to help children remember all the things God does for us. Idea: Be Ye Thankful Ages: Toddler - 10 years old CONCEPT: A reminder of all the things God has done for us throughout the year Materials: Construction paper (fall colors) Markers/pens Scissors A large container (those big popcorn tins from wholesale stores would work well) Activity: Yes, it's a little early to be thinking about Thanksgiving, but this one takes a little preparation! It's a new family ritual that we've done for a few of years now, and it is wonderful! Cut the construction paper into large leaves. Designate a place in your home for the tin can. Nearby, put some pens/markers, and the construction paper leaves. Throughout the year, each family member should write down something they are thankful for. On Thanksgiving day, each family member should make a construction paper turkey (you know, the outline of your hand), and date it. Glue it to the tin can. It serves as a "measuring stick" each year for children's growth, and is a nice covering for the can. Then, each member takes a turn pulling out one of the leaves and reading it. For younger children who cannot read, they can be the "designated leaf-puller-outer" and other family members simply read the leaf the younger child has pulled out. It's a great way to remember events throughout the year, and to be reminded of how much we have been blessed!