A few years ago, I developed a lesson plan on the theme of thanksgiving titled “It Is Right and Just.” It is packed with ideas, so you will probably have to pick and choose how much of it you actually hope to/think you can accomplish in the time you have during your sessions between now and Thanksgiving. This lesson is most appropriate for intermediate and junior high kids but can easily be adapted for younger and older groups. Enjoy!
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Thank you for the wonderful ideas for Thanksgiving and Advent Lesson Plans.
This is a great resource! Thank you!