Use For: Primary Lesson, Family Home Evening, Sharing Time
Little LESSON LIFESAVER Activity
Thanks to ewe for all ewe you do! thank-you card
OBJECTIVE: Children can make one or both of the following: A thank-you card, or a stand-up card to place on their dresser to remind them to thank others through word and deed.
ACTIVITY:
Help children learn to say “Thanks” with this little note of appreciation.
Children can give this courtesy thank-you card to someone who has helped them. That someone might be a teacher, friend or neighbor, parent, grandparent, or other family member.
TO MAKE (Option 1 or 2):
#1 Thanks Card. Fan-fold the card so that the “Thanks” is on the top. Glue or tape the back of the “Thanks” portion to the back of the “to ewe” portion to finish the card. Then, sign the card. If mailing, place the card inside an envelope.
#2 Dresser Stand-up Card. The child can make another card to place on their dresser (folding the card to stand up). This can remind them to express thanks to those who help them.
THOUGHT TREATS:
• IDEA #1: 10 Thankful Olives. 10 olives – 10 Lepers (only one gave thanks).
• IDEA #2: Thankful Foods. Provide finger foods children are thankful for, such as tiny crackers, raisins, marshmallows, or carrot or apple slices. Before they eat, they can say “thank you” for every item.
. . . LESSON IDEAS . . .
For the THANK YOU: I Will Say Thank You courtesy thank-you card
The above activity illustrates the ART ACTIVITY in the Lesson*where you can give children crayons or colored pencils to color in the THANKS card activity (above) or make their own with a note of gratitude.
As they craft their creation they think of a special person they want to give their note to. Remind them that thanking others makes them happy and us happy too.
*See Lesson 25 Remember to Say “Thank You” from the Primary Manual – CTR-A HERE.
