Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Under: Tip of the Week
Oh give thanks to the Lord for He is good. His mercy endures forewver.
Psalm 136:1
I have a letter from the Bellevue Baptist Church preschool ministry that I keep in my prayer binder/organizer. I want to share this with you because it has so many great things to say about being thankful and nurturing thankfulness.
1. Instill the habit.- Being grateful and saying thank you is not an inborn trait. CHildren will need frequent, gentle reminders to say thank you until eventually it becomes natural.
2. Remember God's blessings- We all tend to forget the wonderful things God has done for us.On a regular basis talk about the good times., funny times, and special blessings in your life.
3. Daily Thanks- Make a game out of being thankful everyday. At dinner or bedtime have or child tell you at least one or two things they are grateful for that day. It can be something funny or serious. , just take time to acknowledge God's daily provisions.
4. Value the giver and the gift- Teach your children that gratitude is not about the gift, but the thoughtfulness of the giver.
5. Limit the number of gifts- Children take gifts for granted when they receive too many of at one time. Limit the number of gifts you give, or spread the gifts over a few days. This way they appreciate the special quality of the gift and the giver. Too many gifts often lead to a greedy mentality. Some parents find themselves needing to come up with a more grandiose plan and gifts than what they did the previous year.
6. Family Celebration- Use birthdays to express gratitude for each other. Have everyone around the table tell the birthday person what they are thankful for them. This teaches kids to be thankful what people do, not just things.
7. Be a Role Model- Display a spirit of thankfulness( Not dissatisfaction) to your children. Express your appreciation for special deeds or thoughtfulness. They enjoy the pleasure of being appreciated as much as we do.
Psalm 136:1
I have a letter from the Bellevue Baptist Church preschool ministry that I keep in my prayer binder/organizer. I want to share this with you because it has so many great things to say about being thankful and nurturing thankfulness.
Nurturing a Thankful Heart
A person with a contented , grateful heart is pleasing to the Lord and enjoyable to be around. Listed below are ways to nurture a grateful spirit in your child.1. Instill the habit.- Being grateful and saying thank you is not an inborn trait. CHildren will need frequent, gentle reminders to say thank you until eventually it becomes natural.
2. Remember God's blessings- We all tend to forget the wonderful things God has done for us.On a regular basis talk about the good times., funny times, and special blessings in your life.
3. Daily Thanks- Make a game out of being thankful everyday. At dinner or bedtime have or child tell you at least one or two things they are grateful for that day. It can be something funny or serious. , just take time to acknowledge God's daily provisions.
4. Value the giver and the gift- Teach your children that gratitude is not about the gift, but the thoughtfulness of the giver.
5. Limit the number of gifts- Children take gifts for granted when they receive too many of at one time. Limit the number of gifts you give, or spread the gifts over a few days. This way they appreciate the special quality of the gift and the giver. Too many gifts often lead to a greedy mentality. Some parents find themselves needing to come up with a more grandiose plan and gifts than what they did the previous year.
6. Family Celebration- Use birthdays to express gratitude for each other. Have everyone around the table tell the birthday person what they are thankful for them. This teaches kids to be thankful what people do, not just things.
7. Be a Role Model- Display a spirit of thankfulness( Not dissatisfaction) to your children. Express your appreciation for special deeds or thoughtfulness. They enjoy the pleasure of being appreciated as much as we do.
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