I hope you enjoy this coloring page for Thanksgiving. It includes a Bible verse reminding us to praise the one who gives us plenty. Just click on the image to open a printable PDF.
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Our music theme for the month is “thankfulness,” and this week’s song is “Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart” led by Fatima Soriano.

Enjoy this You Tube version with lyrics:

You can find additional songs about thankfulness on our Thanksgiving Songs page.

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Now that Halloween is over, I am replacing my “Hallowed Be Thy Name” banner with a “Give Thanks” banner.  I love that I can keep all my other fall decorations in place and cover two holidays!

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If you are a peanut butter and chocolate fan, you will love this easy no bake recipe. It tastes like a Reese’s peanut butter cup. Since Reese’s are always the first of the Halloween candy to disappear in my house, I find myself craving these delicious Read more . . .

Happy November! Our music theme for the month is “thankfulness.”

This week’s song is “My Heart is Filled with Thankfulness” by Keith and Kristyn Getty (amazing modern hymn writers!).

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Learn “Why the Pilgrims Really Came to America” in my article on Crosswalk.com. The answers may surprise you . . .
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Here are some creative ideas to help you build fun and meaningful Thanksgiving traditions. I hope that these ideas help to make your family celebrations special! Read more . . .

I want to share one of my favorite Thanksgiving books for kids. It is the story of Squanto — the Native American who helped the Pilgrims to survive. I have read this book to kids in a variety of environments (home, school, church, etc.), and it seems to Read more . . .

I finally completed our Thanksgiving History pages! I was so encouraged to learn how our nation, throughout history, has recognized the need to give thanks to God, the giver of all good things — from the Pilgrims to our highest national leaders. I hope that you will be Read more . . .

Here is a fun edible craft activity to make for Thanksgiving — an apple and candy turkey. For a healthier version, you can substitute grapes and cheese for the gumdrops.
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