Thankful Still: 4-Week Sunday School Curriculum (download only)

 

Be Thankful Even in Tough Times with “Thankful Still” – A 4-Week Sunday School Curriculum

Help kids (and even adults!) develop an attitude of gratitude with Thankful Still, a 4-week Bible-based Sunday School series designed to teach children the importance of thankfulness, even in difficult circumstances.

Download Thankful Still today and help your students learn how to be thankful for God's unchanging promises, even during tough times.

In these 4 lessons, children will discover that gratitude can be found in any situation. They'll be reminded of key truths in Scripture and challenged to focus on thankfulness, ultimately cultivating a heart of gratitude in their everyday lives. This curriculum includes a month-long Thanksgiving Challenge to encourage children to develop an ongoing attitude of gratitude.

4-Week Curriculum Overview

Week 1: Thankful Still for Who God Is!

• Scripture Text: Isaiah 40 & Acts 17

• Main Point: God doesn’t need anything, yet He still cares for us

• Thanksgiving Challenge: Who can thank the most?

Week 2: Thankful Still That God Hears My Prayers!

• Scripture Text: Matthew 6

• Main Point: Prayer is about a relationship with God, not a ritual

• Thanksgiving Challenge: Gratitude Journal

Week 3: Thankful Still for the Cross!

• Scripture Text: John 18 & 19

• Main Point: Jesus brought people back into a relationship with God

• Thanksgiving Challenge: Thank You Notes for Pastors, Teachers & Missionaries

Week 4: Thankful Still That God Didn’t Leave Us Alone!

• Scripture Text: Acts 1-2

• Main Point: God sent the Holy Spirit to be with His people

• Thanksgiving Challenge: Memorize Thanksgiving Bible Verses

What You Get:

• 4-Week Curriculum

• Introductory Activity for each lesson

• Thanksgiving Challenge to engage children throughout the month

• Large Group Worship Time with activities to help children engage with the Bible text

• 3 Song Suggestions for each lesson

• Prayer Activities to help children connect with God

• Small-Group Lessons with two age group options: Ages 5-8 and Ages 8-12

• Memory Verse for each lesson with practical activities to aid retention

• All Necessary Printables and Resources

• Family Devotional Guide with everything families will need to complete the Thanksgiving challenges

About This Curriculum

• 📅 4 weeks of teaching materials

• 📘 Lessons in ESV Bible version, with editable WORD file for lesson materials and all activity printables in ESV, NIV & KJV

• ⏰ Teaching time: 45-60 minutes per lesson

• 👧🏼 Ages 5-12 (grades K-6 in the USA)

• 📥 Instant Download (Word lesson, PDF lesson, PDF teaching materials, PPT)

• 📺 Bonus PPT and image slides for large group teaching

• ⛪️ Full permission to share these digital materials within your congregation

Why Choose "Thankful Still" Curriculum?

This is a great curriculum to implement as part of your church's holiday season programming, especially leading up to Thanksgiving. The Thankful Still series will help children understand the importance of gratitude as a lifestyle, not just a holiday. Whether you are planning a standalone Thanksgiving lesson or a series to teach throughout the month of November, this curriculum will serve as a meaningful and fun way to equip children with biblical truths about thankfulness.

Reviews:

Very useful - I teach grades 1-3 at my church and currently, that means 6-7 boys. Very occasionally I have a couple of girls but pretty much it is boys. My boys often have behavioral and concentration issues (they mostly have unstable family situations and learning disabilities). I have found that these lesson plans give me enough leeway to keep their interest and provide productive interaction. This is not the first download I have used; I greatly appreciate them. Thank you! - Joanne P.