Thankful Pumpkin Paper Plate Craft for Kids | Christian Thanksgiving Craft | Bible Gratitude Activity | Psalm 9:1 Printable
Celebrate Thanksgiving while helping children recognize the many blessings God has given them with this Thankful Pumpkin Paper Plate Craft! This hands-on Christian Thanksgiving craft combines a classic paper plate pumpkin with Scripture and a meaningful gratitude activity kids can make their own.
Children paint or color a paper plate orange, then cut and glue on the printable pumpkin stem, leaf, Bible verse, and six pumpkin seeds. Around the pumpkin, kids write six things they are thankful for as they reflect on the words of Psalm 9:1.
“I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” — Psalm 9:1 NIV
A coordinating Thankful Pumpkin coloring and gratitude page is also included. Use it as a take-home page, an activity for early finishers, or an easy alternative for children who are unable to complete the paper plate craft.
Perfect for Sunday School, children's church, Christian classrooms, homeschool, kids' ministry, Thanksgiving lessons, fall Bible activities, or a family gratitude activity at home.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE BIBLE PUMPKIN CRAFT
▶︎ Printable pumpkin stem
▶︎ Printable pumpkin leaf
▶︎ 6 printable pumpkin seeds
▶︎ Psalm 9:1 NIV Bible verse
▶︎ Color version of the printable craft pieces
▶︎ Black-and-white version for children to color
▶︎ Thankful Pumpkin coloring and gratitude activity page
▶︎ Step-by-step craft directions
Paper plates and additional craft supplies are not included.
CREATE A THANKFUL PUMPKIN
Start with a simple paper plate and turn it into a meaningful Thanksgiving gratitude craft!
Children paint, color, or decorate their paper plate orange to create the pumpkin. After cutting out the printable pieces, they add the stem, leaf, Psalm 9:1 Bible verse, and six pumpkin seeds.
Around the sides of the pumpkin, children write six things they are thankful for. The finished craft becomes a visual reminder to give thanks to God with a grateful heart and remember the wonderful things He has done.
COLOR OR BLACK-AND-WHITE OPTIONS
Choose the version that works best for your group.
▶︎ Print the full-color pieces for an easy, low-prep craft
▶︎ Let children color the black-and-white pieces themselves
▶︎ Print the black-and-white leaf on green paper
▶︎ Print the stem on brown paper
▶︎ Print the pumpkin seeds on beige or cream paper
▶︎ Print the Bible verse on a paper color of your choice
These options make it easy to adapt the Thanksgiving craft for different ages, classroom supplies, and the amount of time you have available.
BONUS THANKFUL PUMPKIN COLORING PAGE
Not every child or classroom has time for a full paper plate craft! The coordinating pumpkin coloring page provides another way for children to participate in the same Thanksgiving gratitude lesson.
Use the coloring page as:
▶︎ A take-home Thanksgiving activity
▶︎ An early finisher activity
▶︎ A no-prep alternative to the paper plate craft
▶︎ An option for children who prefer coloring instead of crafting
▶︎ A quiet Sunday School or children's church activity
▶︎ An additional Thanksgiving gratitude activity
Children can color their pumpkin while reflecting on Psalm 9:1 and the things they are thankful for.
A CHRISTIAN GRATITUDE ACTIVITY FOR KIDS
This thankful pumpkin isn't just a fall craft. The six pumpkin seeds provide a simple prompt for children to stop and identify six blessings in their own lives.
Use this Bible gratitude activity to encourage conversations about thankfulness, God's goodness, and the many reasons we can give thanks to Him.
Perfect for:
▶︎ Thanksgiving Sunday School
▶︎ Children's Church
▶︎ Christian Thanksgiving Activities
▶︎ Thanksgiving Bible Lessons
▶︎ Gratitude Activities for Kids
▶︎ Christian Classrooms
▶︎ Homeschool Thanksgiving Activities
▶︎ Kids' Ministry
▶︎ Fall Bible Crafts
▶︎ Pumpkin Crafts for Kids
▶︎ November Bible Lessons
▶︎ Family Thanksgiving Activities
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS THANKSGIVING BIBLE CRAFT
▶︎ Combines Scripture with a hands-on gratitude activity
▶︎ Uses an inexpensive paper plate as the craft base
▶︎ Includes both color and black-and-white printable pieces
▶︎ Encourages children to identify six things they are thankful for
▶︎ Features Psalm 9:1 NIV
▶︎ Includes a coordinating coloring page for additional flexibility
▶︎ Provides both hands-on craft and no-craft activity options
▶︎ Easy to adapt for Sunday School, homeschool, or Christian classrooms
▶︎ Creates a meaningful Thanksgiving display or take-home craft
▶︎ Pumpkin theme works throughout fall and the Thanksgiving season
INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
▶︎ This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.
▶︎ Printable PDF files are included for easy printing.
▶︎ Files are non-editable.
▶︎ Paper plates, paint, crayons, yarn, colored paper, scissors, glue, and other craft supplies are not included.
GIVE THANKS WITH ALL YOUR HEART
Turn a simple paper plate pumpkin into a meaningful reminder of gratitude this Thanksgiving. As children create their pumpkin and identify six things they are thankful for, Psalm 9:1 points them back to God and the wonderful things He has done.
Whether children complete the hands-on paper plate craft or use the coordinating coloring page, this Christian Thanksgiving activity provides a simple way to create, reflect, and give thanks to God.
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Read More: Read more about this activity in our Sunday School Activities blog post.
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