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Thanksgiving

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Burlap and Butterflies: 101 Religious Education Activities for Christian Holidays

Type: BOOK
Author: Mathson, Patricia
( Advent , Christmas , Crafts , Easter , General , Holidays , Lenten Teaching Ideas , Lower Elementary , Pentecost , Preschool Programs , Teaching Aids , Thanksgiving )

For preschool to 3rd grade.Simple, faith-provoking activities follow the school year, focusing on holiday times: Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter and Pentecost. Prayer, poems, plays, arts, crafts, games, pantomimes, pageants, scripture stories, posters, newsletters, banners, murals and outreach projects.

Davey & Goliath: Thanksgiving Special: The Pilgrim Boy & The Big Apple

Type: VHS
Author: Lutheran Church of America
( Children , Children's Literature , General , Sharing/Giving/Generosity , Thanksgiving )

Includes two episodes: Pilgrim Boy and Big Apple Pilgrim Boy: Studying about Pilgrims, Davey asks Dad about the meanings of “provide.” Through a flashback, the story shows how God provided for the Pilgrims through the Indians who taught a new lifestyle; a friendly Indian saves a Pilgrim boy from danger. Big Apple: Davey and Sally learn about sharing while picking apples.

Dramatic Readings for All Occasions

Type: BOOK
Author: Crisci, Elizabeth Whitney
( Children , Christmas , Church Holidays , Drama , Easter , General , Holidays , Programming , Thanksgiving )

Programs for Christmas, New Year's Day, July4th/President's Day, Easter, and Thanksgiving. Requires only 1 rehearsal, parts are to be read, and cast may be good readers of any age, children through adult.

Hail Squanto: Ambassador of Good Will to the Pilgrims

Type: BOOK
Author: Brooks, Paul Q.
( General , New England Conference , Poetry , Thanksgiving )

A tribute to keep in memory an Indian friend and teacher who saved the Colony from adversities and helped them celebrate their first Day of Thanksgiving. Another book by the oldest ordained member of the New England Conference.

Molly's Pilgrim

Type: VHS
Author: Cohen, Barbara
( Culture , Friendship , General , Global , Religions , Social Justice , Thanksgiving , United States , Values/Ethics )

Based on the beautifully sensitive book by Barbara Cohen, this live-action film examines the plight of a young Russian Jewish emigrant who has come to the United States to escape religious persecution. It carries a message about American values, Thanksgiving, growing up, as well as religious tolerance. 1985 Academy Award winner for Best Live Action Short.

Puppet and the Word, The

Type: BOOK
Author: Sylwester, Roland
( Bible/Bible Stories , Children , Children's Ministry , Christmas , Crafts , General , Puppets , Thanksgiving )

How to make and use hand and rod puppets, including 16 story outlines, 135 illustrations and service suggestions for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Quigley's Village : Lemon and the Kite Flying Catastrophe

Type: VHS
Author:
( Children , Christian Life , General , Thanksgiving )

For ages 2-7! Lemon learns the importance of thankfulness when her doll is swept away during a windy day of kite flying. The gang tries to find Mrs. Toddy without success until she is found on top of a flag pole and only Bubba can save the day!