Attitude of Gratitude: 2-Lesson Kids' Ministry Curriculum

Help kids put on their Gratitude Glasses and see the many blessings God has placed all around them!

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Attitude of Gratitude is a joy-filled, two-lesson kids' ministry series that teaches children that gratitude isn't just for Thanksgiving. It's an attitude God wants us to carry every day. Kids learn to slow down and notice God's blessings, big and small, and then let their thankful hearts overflow into how they worship God, obey Him, serve, and treat their families at home. It's perfect for the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, or any time of year.

Now for ages 4–11! Along with the elementary lessons, this series now includes two Little Ones lessons made just for ages 4–5. They use the same memory verses, so the whole family is talking about the same truth on the way home.

The Lessons

• Lesson 1: Having an Attitude of Gratitude (Ephesians 5:19-20). Kids compare a grateful person with an ungrateful person, experience the $1 and $5 challenge, and learn to put on their Gratitude Glasses.
• Lesson 2: Showing Your Gratitude (Galatians 6:10). Kids discover three ways to show God gratitude (worship, obey, and serve) and six ways to show gratitude at home.

What's Included

• Series Overview with an at-a-glance chart, week-by-week guide, supply lists, and leader tips (PDF)
• Fully scripted teaching for each lesson, with slide cues (PDF)
• PowerPoint slide deck for each lesson, with animated title and theme slides
• Memory verse cards for each lesson (PDF)
• Parent take home sheet for each lesson, with conversation starters for the car, dinner, family time, and bedtime (PDF)
• Lesson notetaking printables: an activity sheet plus a Scripture coloring page for each lesson
• Small group activity guide with four hands-on activities per lesson, plus anytime games and prayer ideas
• Grateful or Grumpy? face paddles and scenario cards
• Gratitude at Home charades cards and take-home cards
• "I Will Choose an Attitude of Gratitude" coloring page
• Little Ones (Ages 4–5) Leader Guide, two lessons, and craft templates
• Four animated social media graphics to promote the series

Little Ones Lessons (Ages 4–5)

Each Little Ones lesson includes a welcome activity, an object lesson, a Bible story told with motions, a short memory verse with motions, a hands-on craft (template included), a simple prayer, and a "Tell Your Grown-Up" line for pickup.

• Lesson 1: God Sends Bread from Heaven (Exodus 16). God gives me good gifts every day, so I say thank You! Craft: My Manna Jar.
• Lesson 2: David Dances for Joy (2 Samuel 6). My thankful heart shows in what I do! Craft: Praise Streamers.

Want Sunday School Lessons Too?

The Attitude of Gratitude Sunday School Companion uses the same memory verse each week with a brand-new Bible story (Paul and Silas Sing at Midnight, and The One Who Came Back), plus Leader Preparation pages and activity sheets for ages 4–5, 6–7, 8–9, and 10–11. See the Sunday School Companion →

Want Both?

Get this Curriculum and the Sunday School Companion together in the Attitude of Gratitude Complete Bundle and save $5! See the Complete Bundle →

Good to Know

• This is a digital download. You'll receive one zip file of printable PDFs and PowerPoint slides; no physical items will be shipped.
• The Lesson 1 slides include a video that plays from YouTube, so you'll need an internet connection.
• Your purchase includes a license for one church, ministry, classroom, or family. See the Terms of Use included in your download.