Thankfulness

What does it mean to be thankful?  Thankfulness is showing appreciation to God or others for what they have done for you.  We are learning about the life of Joseph during our daily Bible lessons.  We've learned that Joseph's brothers are jealous of him because of the visions God reveals to Joseph.  His brothers didn't show thankfulness, rather, they displayed jealousy.  But the life of Joseph gives us hope that God has a great plan for each one of our lives! 

Students were able to identify, discuss, and write down specific people, places or things that they are thankful for.  "I am thankful for _______ because ________."  After placing our thankful cards on the chart paper, students were able to share with the class.  This helped to build and strengthen our "family".  What beautiful responses!