THEME: Turkeys and the real meaning of Thanksgiving
BIBLE VERSES:
Chronicles 16:34 "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever."
Psalm 147:7 "Sing to the Lord with thnksgiving; make melody to our God."
Psalm 9:1 "I will give thanks with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds."
PROPS: Large photo of a turkey
TURKEY DAY QUIZ:
With Turkey Day or Thanksgiving almost here, let us find out how much you know about that famous bird that everyone enjoys so much. I will give you a question and some choices and you can see what your turkey IQ is.
1. What native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the colonists or Pilgrims?
(X) the Wampanoug Tribe ( ) the Kansas City Chiefs (or other local sports team with a native American mascot)
2. The Bald Eagle is our national symbol, but one famous American tried to make the turkey our national mascot. Who was this famous American?
( ) George Washington our first president (X) inventor and patriot Ben Franklin
3. Where was the wild turkey first domesticated?
(X) Mexico and Central America ( ) the United States
4. What is a female or girl turkey called?
( ) a rooster ( ) a cuckoo (X) a hen
5. What is a male or boy turkey called?
( ) a Larry ( ) a Sam (X) a Tom
6. What sound does a turkey make? Please wait until you hear them all.
( ) bark bark (like a dog) ( ) baa baa (like a sheep) (X) gooble gooble (like a turkey)
7. Can wild turkeys fly? Yes, up to 55 miles per hour, which is almost as fast as me getting to Thanksgiving dinner.
8. Can domestic turkeys, like the ones we eat at Thanksgiving fly? No, they have been bred and grown to be so heavy they can no longer fly.
9. What is the name of the skin that hangs from a turkey's neck called? (show a close up picture of a turkey if available)
( ) the Snark (X) the Wattle ( ) the Garble
10. Our final question is not about turkeys. Even though 90% of all Americans or nine out of ten Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day, what does the Bible say is the proper way to celebrate Thanksgiving? Listen to your choices and then I will give you three Bible verses to help you make your answer.
(X) Give thanks to the Lord for he is good.
(X) Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving
(X) Give thanks with your whole heart
Chronicles 16:34 "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever."
Psalm 147:7 "Sing to the Lord with thnksgiving; make melody to our God."
Psalm 9:1 "I will give thanks with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds."
(Now go back and re-read the three answers and help the children by nodding yes for each one. Remind them that is the true way to celebrate Thanksgiving Day.)
That is awesome! You children are clearly "turkey smart."
BIBLE VERSES:
Chronicles 16:34 "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever."
Psalm 147:7 "Sing to the Lord with thnksgiving; make melody to our God."
Psalm 9:1 "I will give thanks with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds."
PROPS: Large photo of a turkey
TURKEY DAY QUIZ:
With Turkey Day or Thanksgiving almost here, let us find out how much you know about that famous bird that everyone enjoys so much. I will give you a question and some choices and you can see what your turkey IQ is.
1. What native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the colonists or Pilgrims?
(X) the Wampanoug Tribe ( ) the Kansas City Chiefs (or other local sports team with a native American mascot)
2. The Bald Eagle is our national symbol, but one famous American tried to make the turkey our national mascot. Who was this famous American?
( ) George Washington our first president (X) inventor and patriot Ben Franklin
3. Where was the wild turkey first domesticated?
(X) Mexico and Central America ( ) the United States
4. What is a female or girl turkey called?
( ) a rooster ( ) a cuckoo (X) a hen
5. What is a male or boy turkey called?
( ) a Larry ( ) a Sam (X) a Tom
6. What sound does a turkey make? Please wait until you hear them all.
( ) bark bark (like a dog) ( ) baa baa (like a sheep) (X) gooble gooble (like a turkey)
7. Can wild turkeys fly? Yes, up to 55 miles per hour, which is almost as fast as me getting to Thanksgiving dinner.
8. Can domestic turkeys, like the ones we eat at Thanksgiving fly? No, they have been bred and grown to be so heavy they can no longer fly.
9. What is the name of the skin that hangs from a turkey's neck called? (show a close up picture of a turkey if available)
( ) the Snark (X) the Wattle ( ) the Garble
10. Our final question is not about turkeys. Even though 90% of all Americans or nine out of ten Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day, what does the Bible say is the proper way to celebrate Thanksgiving? Listen to your choices and then I will give you three Bible verses to help you make your answer.
(X) Give thanks to the Lord for he is good.
(X) Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving
(X) Give thanks with your whole heart
Chronicles 16:34 "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever."
Psalm 147:7 "Sing to the Lord with thnksgiving; make melody to our God."
Psalm 9:1 "I will give thanks with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds."
(Now go back and re-read the three answers and help the children by nodding yes for each one. Remind them that is the true way to celebrate Thanksgiving Day.)
That is awesome! You children are clearly "turkey smart."