Kids may list "toys" as an item for which they're thankful; ask them to gather toys that they seldom use or ones they've outgrown, and allow them to help you donate them to disadvantaged children.{relatedarticles} If you buy toys for children or "adopt" a needy family for the holidays, involve your children in the process. Likewise, if someone is thankful for having good food, you can involve your child in canned food drives and other efforts to gather food for the needy. Give your kids a few pointers about writing thank-you notes as you spend time at home this season. It will prep them for the influx of Christmas gifts that are sure to come and helps foster an appreciation for gifts given throughout the rest of the year.