Gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful lessons we can teach children — and crafts are a wonderful way to bring that lesson to life. The “Thank You Lord Spinner Craft” is a fun, hands-on activity that helps kids pause and reflect on the many blessings God has placed in their lives.
Whether you’re a Sunday school teacher looking for a meaningful Bible craft, a homeschooling parent planning a faith-based Thanksgiving unit, or simply a mom or dad wanting to nurture a thankful heart in your child, this spinner craft is the perfect fit.
As kids color, cut, and assemble the spinner, they’re also thinking about what they’re thankful for, from family and friends to their church, home, and even simple daily joys.
It’s also a versatile project: you can use it during Thanksgiving, a Sunday school lesson about thankfulness, or any time of the year when you want to encourage kids to “give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
At the end, each child has a colorful spinner they can take home, spin, and say aloud, “Thank You, Lord, for…”
Why kids love this spinner craft
This spinner is a fun, interactive craft and a moving, playful reminder of God’s goodness.
Here’s why children love making (and using) their Thank You Lord Spinner:
- It’s hands-on and fun. Kids love the spinning motion — it turns learning into play! Each turn reveals a new reason to be thankful.
- It celebrates creativity. Children can color, draw, and personalize their spinner, choosing their favorite colors or sketching their own blessings.
- It connects faith and feeling. As they write or draw what they’re thankful for, they’re practicing reflection, seeing that their blessings come from God.
- It’s perfect for all ages. Younger kids can use the pre-filled version with simple words like family, friends, home, Jesus, and church, while older kids can write or draw their own.
- It’s a conversation starter. Once completed, kids love showing their spinner to parents or teachers and sharing what each section means to them.
From preschool classrooms to kitchen tables, this craft encourages children to slow down, think about the good things in their lives, and express gratitude in an engaging way.
RELATED: Make sure that you also check out this Thanksgiving A to Z blessings booklet.
Thank You Lord spinner craft
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Supplies:
- Thank You Lord spinner printable
- White cardstock paper
- Colored pencils
- Paper fastener
- Hole punch
- Pencil
- Scissors
How to make the Thank You Lord spinner craft
Start by printing the spinner and cover on white cardstock paper and cut them out.
Students can draw and write five things they are thankful for on the spinner.
There is also an option with words already on the spinner. In this case students only have to draw and color.
Color the cover.
Use a hole punch to make a hole in the middle of the cover. (where marked)
Use a pencil to make a hole in the middle of the spinner. (where marked)
Attach the spinner and cover together with a paper fastener.