Teaching Children to Give Thanks

Take the opportunity at bedtime to ask children what they were grateful for today. Shutterstock

Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday, centered on the gathering of family and friends and the giving of thanks. It’s the perfect prelude to the holidays to come, reminding us of what’s most important.

From a parenting perspective, Thanksgiving comes chock-full of “teachable moments.” Here are six ways to instill an appreciation for gratitude and a desire to give thanks this Thanksgiving.

Draw Turkey Hands

For the littlest turkeys, this familiar craft couldn’t be simpler. Trace your little one’s hand on a piece of paper, and as I’m sure you know, the thumb becomes the head, the fingers the feathers, and the palm the body of an adorable turkey.