+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Thanksgiving Song

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students learn a Thanksgiving song. In this seasonal song lesson, students learn a song about Thanksgiving that is set to 'You Are My Sunshine.'
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The First Thanksgiving

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the first Thanksgiving through the use of literature. Students discuss the pilgrims and where they came from as well as how the Native Americans helped the Pilgrims. Students create Pilgrim hats.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Thanksgiving Word Search

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Thanksgiving worksheet, students define, locate and circle or highlight thirty-nine Thanksgiving terms, themes and traditions in a word search puzzle.
+
Activity
101 Questions

Canadian Thanksgiving Tradition

For Teachers 6th - 10th Standards
It's all about the portion size! Given a photo of a pumpkin pie, learners work to determine the number of calories that are missing. Supplemental information provides the angle of the piece that is missing as well as the nutritional...
+
Activity
101 Questions

Thanksgiving Taters

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
What would a meal be without the taters? The question is, how long does it take to peel those potatoes? Given the rate of peeling one potato, scholars predict the time it takes to peel the bag. The twist is that the first potato was...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

What do we eat for Thanksgiving?

For Students Pre-K - K
In this language arts worksheet, students circle pictures of items they traditionally eat for Thanksgiving dinner. They draw an X over those items they do not eat. This prereading activity assists students in understanding the connection...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Thanksgiving Dinner

For Students Pre-K - K
In this holiday worksheet, students analyze six pictures of a Thanksgiving dinner. Students circle the two illustrations that are different.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Thanksgiving Coloring Page

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this Thanksgiving themed coloring page worksheet, students discuss the two characters in the picture and color the picture with vibrant colors.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Thanksgiving Addition Mystery Message

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this Thanksgiving-themed worksheet, students solve 17 problems that require them to add 1-digit numbers to 1-digit numbers. Students use their answers and the code box to reveal a mystery message.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Thanksgiving Addition with Counters 2

For Students K - 1st
In this Thanksgiving-themed worksheet, students use math counters to solve 8 problems that require them to add 1-digit numbers to 1-digit numbers.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Thanksgiving Addition Mystery Message 2

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this Thanksgiving-themed worksheet, students solve 17 problems that require them to add 1-digit numbers to 1-digit numbers. Students use their answers and the code box to reveal a mystery message.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Thanksgiving Addition with Counters

For Students K - 1st
In this Thanksgiving-themed activity, students use math counters to solve 8 problems that require them to add 1-digit numbers to 1-digit numbers.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduce Vocabulary: The Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students study tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students explore new vocabulary words while reading The Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving. Students record their new vocabulary words using a word journal or discovery chart.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Thanksgiving: a History of Today's Celebration

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners recognize the historical development of the Thanksgiving holiday. They identify Thanksgiving traditions and symbolism. They share what they are thankful for.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

I Smell Turkey!

For Students K - 1st
In this reading and coloring worksheet, students investigate reading about yummy foods at Thanksgiving by making a 7 page book. Students read each page which features a different food on the Thanksgiving table. Students write in their...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pilgrims: The First Americans

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders become familar with the pilgrims and first Thanksgiving through essays about important people of the time.  In this Thanksgiving activity, 5th graders choose an important figure from the time of the Pilgrims and write a two...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Colonization and American Indian Perspectives

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate the colonization of the United States by researching Thanksgiving.  In this U.S. history instructional activity, students discuss the concept of Thanksgiving, who created it and what it was intended to do.  Students...
+
Lesson Plan
Scholastic

Make a Mini Mayflower

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students discover the importance and history behind the Thanksgiving feast. Using walnut shells and toothpicks, they construct models of the Mayflower and simulate giving them to the Native Americans for helping the Pilgrims survive.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Details: Writer's Workshop Mini-Lesson

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students read the story I Know a Lady by Charlotte Zolotow. They discuss the details from the story. Students draw an illustration of what they expect their Thanksgiving dinner table will look like. They list details that describe their...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Turkey's Last Plea-- Story Starter

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this writing worksheet, young scholars imagine that they are a turkey who must convince the people not to serve him for Thanksgiving dinner. Students read the story starter and finish the story.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Thanksgiving Cut and Paste

For Students 1st
In this Thanksgiving worksheet, 1st graders color and cut out eight pictures and paste matching halves to form four complete pictures.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Cinco de Mayo Facts and Myths

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this Cinco de Mayo activity, students view a specific website on the computer and determine whether four statements are myths or facts. Students, if the statements are a myth, they write a sentence related to Thanksgiving on the lines...
+
Lesson Plan
2
2
Curated OER

Holiday Paper Projects for Kids

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
No matter what time of year it is, there's a holiday craft to make! Kindergartners construct several holiday craft projects in a series of holiday art lesson. They complete several paper projects such as 4th of July flags, Thanksgiving...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Thanksgiving Word Search

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this Thanksgiving word search worksheet, students read 8 words in a word bank. All pertain to foods at a Thanksgiving dinner. Students find the words in a word search.

Other popular searches