Photo by Carol McAdams Moore

It is already November! I can’t believe that fall is going so quickly, but Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love to gather with my family and thank God for His many blessings. I love the anticipation of Christmas and the celebration of Jesus’ birth.

I also enjoy reading on social media about the many things and people that others are thankful for. Some post gratitude for one thing or one person a day the entire month. What a great tradition! It reminds me of this verse.

I thank God every time I remember you.

                                                                 Philippians 1:3

Why not use the tradition of a month of gratitude to focus only on the people your family is thankful for?

Why not cover the refrigerator with those names?

WHAT YOU NEED

• Construction paper in fall colors
• Pencils
• Scissors
• Masking tape or painter’s tape

HOW TO DO IT

• Have each family member make 30 “leaves” by tracing around their hands.
• Cut out the leaves
• Each day, ask a child to read Philippians 1:3 aloud.
• Let each family member say the name of a person for whom they are thankful.
• Write each name on a “leaf”.
• Tape the leaves to the refrigerator.

November is an especially great month for activities with the family. Check out A Thanksgiving Activity for Families for more ideas.

Blessings on you and your family,

Carol