Supplies Needed:
Small boxes, such as shoebox size for each student (or family member if doing at home)
Plain wrapping paper
Tape
Scissors
Markers
Stickers
Small paper slips
Pencils
Wrap boxes and lids separately. Students may decorate with stickers and markers. Cut slit in lid large enough for slip of paper to fit through. Make sure everyone puts their names large enough for everyone to see. Place somewhere in the classroom where they will be easily accessible but not in the way of other activities or if doing at home, place in bedrooms or other designated spot.
Encourage children (and adults) to bless one another by writing encouraging notes or words of thanks on the paper slips and placing them in the recipients' boxes. Do this over a certain time period, then designate one day as Count Your Blessings Day! If doing at church, perhaps you could spend time each week for a month allowing students to bless one another, then set aside some time on the last Sunday of the month for everyone to read their blessings. If doing this at home, maybe you could designate Thanksgiving Day as the day you read your blessings. Of course, this is a wonderful activity to do all through the year - not just around Thanksgiving time!
What are some other ways to help children demonstrate encouragement and thanksgiving to one another?
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