Living Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day in America. It's a time for family gathering, turkey, pumpkin pie, and football. But what is this holiday really about? This series will show kids how Thanksgiving Day had its beginnings, starting with the Separatists in England, the Mayflower journey, and the trials faced by the early Pilgrims, who faced enormous trials just so they could freely worship God, which we take for granted today.

Series Overview

Week 1

"The Separatists"

 
episode 5A summary:
The Separatists
This episode explores the beginnings of what would become America as a group of people in England chose to separate themselves from the state-run church of England in search of freedom of worship.
Key Verse:
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.

NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included

This Episode Includes:
book smarts Bible lesson

"Delivered from Trouble" adapted from 2 Kings 18:17-19:37 & 2 Chr. 32:1-22

God Protects Hezekiah and Jerusalem.

20-25 minutes required

Level 1 (Preschool) Lesson Included

Level 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson Included

Level 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson Included

Level 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson Included

NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions included

Print as many copies as needed

Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Street Smarts Application Lesson

Lesson Focus:

If we hold on to fear and worry, it is difficult to obey God. Instead, like the Pilgrims, we should do what is right and trust in God to take care of what worries us.

Teaching Method:

Kids will be challenged to walk a straight line while being tugged at by a rope that represents their worries and cares. Kids will see that they can more easily walk the straight path by letting go of their "worries and cares."

20-25 minutes required

Level 1 (Preschool) Lesson Included

Level 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson Included

Level 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson Included

Level 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson Included

NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions included

Print as many copies as needed

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Optional Game

"Hoop-La!"

Teams compete to throw plastic balls into buckets. Each time a basket is scored, the team must jointly recite the key verse to win the point.

20-30 minutes suggested (optional)

Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuest

Print as many copies as needed

Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Homework Sheet

Take-Home Worksheet

A sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home.

Includes Memory Verse

Study Questions

Application Challenge

Redeemable for credit when signed by parents

Includes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions

Print as many copies as needed

Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Family Study Sheet

Great for Family Devotions

This sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions.

Print as many copies as needed

Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

And that's Week 1!
All of these items are included in the first of five episodes from this Sunday School series!

Week 2

"The Mayflower"

 
episode 5B summary:
The Mayflower
This episode details the story of the dangerous and frustrating voyage of the Pilgrims aboard the tiny, cramped Mayflower, and how God protected them through it all.
Key Verse:
Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included

This Episode Includes:
book smarts Bible lesson

"Don't Give Up!" adapted from Genesis 6:9-8:2

Noah perseveres in his long, tedious work.

20-25 minutes required

Level 1 (Preschool) Lesson Included

Level 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson Included

Level 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson Included

Level 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson Included

NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions included

Print as many copies as needed

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Street Smarts Application Lesson

Lesson Focus:

As the Pilgrims and many others went to great lengths to worship God, we should value God above our convenience.

Teaching Method:

A simple game challenges kids to go through some physical exercises in return for a small candy reward. Later, a Bible story from Acts chapter five with supplied visual aids shows kids how hard work and perseverance through trials resulted in good things for God's Kingdom.

20-25 minutes required

Level 1 (Preschool) Lesson Included

Level 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson Included

Level 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson Included

Level 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson Included

NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions included

Print as many copies as needed

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Optional Game

”Volley-Verse”

In this volleyball-style game, teams volley a balloon back and forth, trying to keep the balloon from hitting the floor on their side of the court. When the balloon does touch the floor on a team’s side, the opposing team must recite today’s Key Verse to win the point.

20-30 minutes suggested (optional)

Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuest

Print as many copies as needed

Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Homework Sheet

Take-Home Worksheet

A sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home.

Includes Memory Verse

Study Questions

Application Challenge

Redeemable for credit when signed by parents

Includes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions

Print as many copies as needed

Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Family Study Sheet

Great for Family Devotions

This sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions.

Print as many copies as needed

Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

And that's Week 2!
All of these items are included in the second of five episodes from this Sunday School series!

Week 3

"Squanto"

 
episode 5C summary:
Squanto
This episode introduces kids to Squanto, the native American hero who, despite suffering numerous injustices at the hands of the white men, was used by God to help the Pilgrims.
Key Verse:
Genesis 50:20
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done.

NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included

This Episode Includes:
book smarts Bible lesson

"A Plan to Save Many Lives" adapted from Genesis chapter 37 and chapters 39-46

Joseph is sold into slavery and thrown into prison, but rises to power in Egypt and saves many lives through God's plan.

20-25 minutes required

Level 1 (Preschool) Lesson Included

Level 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson Included

Level 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson Included

Level 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson Included

NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions included

Print as many copies as needed

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Street Smarts Application Lesson

Lesson Focus:

Through an object lesson and Scriptural example, the children will learn through the lives of Squanto and Joseph how God works in all things for our good.

Teaching Method:

Using a supplied printable cutout lesson, kids will see how God used Squanto's difficulties to save many lives, and how God can use their difficulties for good things too.

20-25 minutes required

Level 1 (Preschool) Lesson Included

Level 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson Included

Level 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson Included

Level 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson Included

NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions included

Print as many copies as needed

Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Optional Game

”Atomic Clock”

Kids for a circle around the teacher, who tosses a ball to the kids one at a time. Kids must quickly recite the next word from today’s Key Verse when they catch the ball, or the clock explodes!

20-30 minutes suggested (optional)

Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuest

Print as many copies as needed

Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Homework Sheet

Take-Home Worksheet

A sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home.

Includes Memory Verse

Study Questions

Application Challenge

Redeemable for credit when signed by parents

Includes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions

Print as many copies as needed

Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Family Study Sheet

Great for Family Devotions

This sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions.

Print as many copies as needed

Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

And that's Week 3!
All of these items are included in the third of five episodes from this Sunday School series!

Week 4

"The First Thanksgiving"

 
episode 5D summary:
The First Thanksgiving
Kids will learn the story of how the Pilgrims, along with their new friends, the Native Americans, celebrated together a time of giving thanks to God.
Key Verse:
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included

This Episode Includes:
book smarts Bible lesson

"Choosing Thankfulness" adapted from Job chapter 1

Despite facing amazing tragedy and loss, Job chooses to praise God.

20-25 minutes required

Level 1 (Preschool) Lesson Included

Level 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson Included

Level 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson Included

Level 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson Included

NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions included

Print as many copies as needed

Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Street Smarts Application Lesson

Lesson Focus:

We should choose to be thankful for God's blessings in all circumstances, despite whatever we may feel we are lacking.

Teaching Method:

Using a supplied printable Turkey and feathers, kids will place tail feathers on the turkey for each thing they are thankful for until the turkey has a full tail.

20-25 minutes required

Level 1 (Preschool) Lesson Included

Level 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson Included

Level 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson Included

Level 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson Included

NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions included

Print as many copies as needed

Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Optional Game

”Ribbit/Mayhem”

In this fast-paced game, teams volley a balloon back and forth, trying to keep the balloon from hitting the floor while also trying to throw plastic balls at baskets on the opponent’s side of the court. When a point is scored, the scoring team must recite today’s Key Verse to win the point.

20-30 minutes suggested (optional)

Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuest

Print as many copies as needed

Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Homework Sheet

Take-Home Worksheet

A sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home.

Includes Memory Verse

Study Questions

Application Challenge

Redeemable for credit when signed by parents

Includes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions

Print as many copies as needed

Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Family Study Sheet

Great for Family Devotions

This sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions.

Print as many copies as needed

Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

And that's Week 4!
All of these items are included in the fourth of five episodes from this Sunday School series!

Week 5

"Thanksgiving Every Day"

 
episode 5E summary:
Thanksgiving Every Day
Thanksgiving Day is a great reminder to give thanks to God, but why reserve that for only one day? Thanksgiving should be happening EVERY day!
Key Verse:
Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included

This Episode Includes:
book smarts Bible lesson

"To Be or Not To Be A Fool" adapted from 1 Samuel 25

Nabal, Abigail's foolish husband, suffers from a lack of gratitude.

20-25 minutes required

Level 1 (Preschool) Lesson Included

Level 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson Included

Level 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson Included

Level 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson Included

NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions included

Print as many copies as needed

Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Street Smarts Application Lesson

Lesson Focus:

We should be thankful at all times, because there are always many things for us to be thankful for.

Teaching Method:

An air-filled balloon makes irritating whining or raspberry sounds as the air is let out, illustrating to kids how we sound when we aren't filled with thankfulness.

20-25 minutes required

Level 1 (Preschool) Lesson Included

Level 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson Included

Level 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson Included

Level 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson Included

NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions included

Print as many copies as needed

Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Optional Game

”Popcorn”

Teams compete to bounce plastic balls off of the opposing team’s side of the parachute. To win the point, the team must recite today’s Key Verse.

20-30 minutes suggested (optional)

Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuest

Print as many copies as needed

Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Homework Sheet

Take-Home Worksheet

A sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home.

Includes Memory Verse

Study Questions

Application Challenge

Redeemable for credit when signed by parents

Includes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions

Print as many copies as needed

Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Family Study Sheet

Great for Family Devotions

This sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions.

Print as many copies as needed

Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

And that's Week 5!
All of these items are included in the fifth of five episodes from this Sunday School series!

Product Information

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Frequently asked questions

 
Question Answer
For Ages? Any range of ages from age 3 through 6th grade
Lesson Teaching Levels? Four (3's & 4's, K-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4th-6th)
Bible Versions? NIV, KJV, ESV, HCSB (all included)
Length of Program? Each lesson series is 5 weeks long, and each week can fill 1-2 hours, depending on your needs.
Scale of Program? Scalable program can run in small churches and large churches
Reproducible? Yes. You are free to re-use or re-print materials freely for use within your own ministry.
Format? Digital web-based. Print your own materials as needed or teach straight from your mobile devices. No physical materials provided.
Cost? $40, plain and simple.
Sure, you might incur other costs depending on how you choose to use our program (printing, games supplies, and so on), but all you'll pay US is the price we're showing you. We won't nickel-and-dime you.
Are individual lessons available? Not at this time. The components described on this page are only available as part of this complete five-week Sunday School Series. Individual lessons and/or teaching levels are not available for logistical reasons.

What's Included

See what this series includes

 
Included Components Description
For Ages Any range of ages from age 3 through 6th grade
Four Bible Versions NIV, KJV, ESV, HCSB
Book Smarts Bible Lessons Bible stories, written in storybook form, with discussion questions. Provided at four teaching levels for five weeks.
Street Smarts Application Lessons Interactive, illustrative object lessons for showing practical application of the Biblical principles found in the Book Smarts lesson. Provided at four teaching levels for five weeks.
Scripture Sports Games Optional, simple, active games that involve memorizing the day's Key Verse. Provided for five weeks.
Homework Sheets Send-home worksheets that include the Key Verse, study questions, an application challenge, and a place for parental signature. Provided at four teaching levels for five weeks.
Family Study Sheets A send-home Bible study for parents, providing in-depth Scripture references and commentary about the day's lesson. Provided for five weeks.
Bonus Extras Registration materials, printable name tags, printable birthday and superstar ribbons, clip art, gospel tracts, discipleship materials and more!

What's Needed

Items you'll need to supply

 
Item Explanation
Classrooms Needed One classroom will be needed for each age group (up to four) that you incorporate in your program.
Volunteers Needed One teacher per age group, and ideally, one teaching assistant per group. One adult for every ten children is helpful.
Supplies and Props for Lessons Whenever possible, TruthQuest includes printable props for use in our Street Smarts Application lessons. However, you will sometimes need to supply some simple items and props. These are described in the introductions for each lesson.
Game Supplies If you choose to incorporate our optional games, you'll need a few supplies like plastic balls, buckets, balloons, and parachutes. The specific items needed are described on each Lesson Pack's cover sheet.
Paper If you choose to print everything we supply for this series, you'll need about 60-120 sheets or more of paper. See "Printing Solutions" below.
Ink or Toner If you choose to print everything we supply for this series, you'll occasionally need to replace ink cartridges. Laser printing may be more cost-effective. See "Printing Solutions" below.
Printing Solutions It may not be necessary for you to print many of our materials. Using smartphones or tablets, you and your staff can access our materials from those devices and work straight from their screens. Or, you can have multiple people login to our website and ask them to print a portion of the materials you need. For example, you could ask teachers to print their own lessons, etc.

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