The best inspiring gratitude thanksgiving quotes for kids
Cultivating Little Hearts: Cute and Inspiring Gratitude Thanksgiving Quotes for Kids
Thanksgiving, a time for feasting and family, is not just about turkey and pumpkin pie. It’s also an opportunity to instill the values of gratitude and thankfulness in our little ones. As parents, we understand that teaching children to appreciate life’s blessings is a precious gift that will serve them well throughout their lives. What better way to impart this wisdom than through the magic of words? In this blog post, we’ve gathered an enchanting collection of cute and inspiring Thanksgiving quotes for kids.
These words of wisdom are not only delightful but also serve as gentle reminders to be thankful for the simple things that fill their world. Let’s dive into this treasure trove of gratitude quotes that will warm the hearts of both young and old this Thanksgiving season.
Gratitude Thanksgiving Quotes for Kids
These quotes can help kids understand the beginning of gratitude and the spirit of Thanksgiving. They can also be used to spark conversations about what they are thankful for and the value of appreciating the blessings in their lives.
“What if today, we were just grateful for everything?” -Charlie Brown
“If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.” -W. Clement Stone
“When you love what you have, you have everything you need.” -unknown
“Thanksgiving isn’t just a day. It’s a way we can live our lives every day.” -Katrina Mayer
“It is not happy people who are thankful. It is thankful people who are happy.” -unknown
“Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out.” -John Wooden
“Give thanks for a little, and you will find a lot.” -Hausa Proverb
“He who thanks but with the lips thanks but in part; the full, the true Thanksgiving comes from the heart.” -J.A. Shedd
“Give thanks not just on Thanksgiving Day, but every day of your life. Appreciate and never take for granted all that you have.” -Catherine Pulsifer
“There is always, always something to be thankful for.” -unknown
“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” -Maya Angelou
Funny Thanksgiving Quotes For Kids
“There’s always something to be thakful for on Thanksgiving. Even if it’s just not being a turkey.” -unkown
“Real ball players pass the stuffing by rolling it up in a ball and batting it across the table with a turkey leg.” -Tom Swyers
“Thanksgiving just gets me all warm and tingly and all kinds of wonderful inside.” -Willard Scott
“Turkey lurkey doo, and turkey lurkey dap. I eat that turkey, then I take a nap.” -Adam Sandler
“I can’t cook a thanksgiving dinner. All I can make is cold cereal and maybe toast.” -Charlie Brown
“Save a turkey. Eat pizza!” -unkown
“Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses.” -Alphonse Karr
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Gratitude Thanksgiving Quotes For Kids
“The heart that gives thanks is a happy one. For we cannot feel thankful and unhappy at the same time.” -Douglass Wood
“Thanksgiving is not just about eating turkey, it’s about being grateful for everything we have.” -unkown
“Be thankful for what you have, you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” -Oprah Winfrey
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.” -John F. Kennedy
“Thanksgiving is the time to be grateful and thankful for all the blessings in our lives.” -unknown
“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” -Willie Nelson
“Piglet noticed that even though he had a very small heart, it could hold a rather large amount of gratitude.” -From Winnie the Pooh A.A. Milne
“The best gift anyone can give, I believe, is the gift of sharing themselves.’ -Oprah Winfrey
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” -William Arthur Ward
“If the only prayer you said in your life was, “thank you”, that would suffice.” -Meister Eckhart
If a fellow isn’t thankful for what he’s got, he isn’t likely to be thankful for what he’s going to get.” -Frank A. Clark
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More Thanksgiving Quotes to Nurture a Grateful Heart
“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” — Marcel Proust
“Gratitude is the fairest blossom that springs from the soul.” — Henry Ward Beecher
“Give thanks for a little, and you will find a lot.” — Hansa Proverb
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Sometimes we should express our gratitude for the small and simple things like the scent of the rain, the taste of your favorite food, or the sound of a loved one’s voice.” – Joseph B. Wirthlin
“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive—to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” — Marcus Aurelius
“The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us.” — James E. Faust
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” — Robert Brault
“Gratitude is the sweetest thing in a seeker’s life—in all human life. If there is gratitude in your heart, then there will be tremendous sweetness in your eyes.” — Sri Chinmoy
“Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse.” – Henry Van Dyke
“Gratitude is the door, the power, the wisdom, the creativity of the Universe. You open the door through gratitude.” – Deepak Chopra
Thanksgiving Jokes to Share arond the dinner table
What do you get if you divide the circumference of a pumpkin by it’s diameter? -Pumpkin pi
Which side of the turkey has the most feathers? -The outside!
What do you wear to Thanksgivng dinner? -A har-vest
What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? -Yammies
Why did the cranberries turn red? -Because they saw the turkey dressing.
Why did the mashed potatoes turn on the gravy? -Because they wanted to be smothered in kindness
What sound does a turkey’s phone make? -wing, wing
What’s a turkey’s favorite dessert? -Peach gobbler
What key won’t open any door? -A turkey!
Bible verses about thanksgiving and gratitude
We owe God our deep gratitude because our very existence and the countless blessings we receive are a testament to His boundless love and grace. From the moment we are born, we are surrounded by the beauty of the world, the love of our families, the gift of life itself—all of which are, in essence, manifestations of God’s generosity.
Each day, as we wake up to new opportunities and experiences, we are the recipients of His divine providence. Our health, our talents, and the moments of joy and triumph are all gifts from God. The discipline of gratitude is not only a recognition of these blessings but also a humble acknowledgment of our dependence on a higher power.
In moments of difficulty, we find solace in knowing that God’s presence offers strength and hope. Thus, our gratitude to God is not just a duty but a heartfelt response to the immeasurable love and grace that sustain us through the journey of life.
Bible verses about gratitude
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV):”Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Psalm 100:4 (NIV):”Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.”
Colossians 3:17 (NIV):”And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Ephesians 5:20 (NIV):”always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV):”Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Psalm 136:26 (NIV):”Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.”
Psalm 9:1 (NIV):”I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.”
Psalm 95:2-3 (NIV):”Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods.”
Psalm 69:30 (NIV):”I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.”
Psalm 95:1(NIV):”Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
Colossians 2:6-7 (NIV):”So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”
Hebrews 12:28 (NIV):”Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.”
A Thanksgiving Poem for Kids
“Thanksgiving Thanks”
In the month of November, a special day we see, A time to gather ’round and give our thanks with glee.
We’re grateful for the food we eat, so tasty and so sweet, From turkey to pumpkin pie, our Thanksgiving can’t be beat!
But let’s not forget the people we hold near and dear, Our family and friends, who make this time of year.
We’re thankful for their love and all the joy they bring, Together, around the table, we’ll laugh, and sometimes sing.
For all the things we’re given, big and small, we say, “Thank you, thank you, thank you” on this Thanksgiving Day.
So, as we celebrate and share a meal so grand, Let’s remember to be grateful and lend a helping hand.
With hearts full of gratitude, let’s make this pledge anew, To be thankful every day in all the things we say and do.
This Thanksgiving, let’s cherish the love that’s all around, And keep the spirit of gratitude forever tightly wound.
Inspiring gratitude thanksgiving quotes for kids
Closing Thoughts on gratitude and Thanksgiving quotes for kids
In a world filled with distractions and demands, teaching our children to have an attitude of gratitude is a gift that keeps on giving.
As we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season, let’s continue to nurture a thankful heart in our kids. Through the timeless wisdom of these thankful quotes, we have the power to instill in them a sense of appreciation for the world around them.
Remember, gratitude is not just a seasonal sentiment; it’s a life-long practice that can bring joy, resilience, and kindness into their lives.
So, as we gather around the table this Thanksgiving, don’t just enjoy the taste of your favorite food but also enjoy the time of togetherness shared with your little ones. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, and may gratitude be a constant companion in your journey of parenting.
Blessings to you and your family this holiday season and beyond.
