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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Thanksgiving Night

For Students 3rd - 5th
A scanned copy of the 1851 publication of Thanksgiving Night, a book of stories for children.
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Primary
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Book: "Aunt Susanna's Thanksgiving Dinner" by Lucy M. Montgomery

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the full text of the short story "Aunt Susanna's Thanksgiving Dinner" by Lucy Maud Montgomery.
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Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Word Search: Thanksgiving Word Search

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Create a Thanksgiving themed word search for fun or to practice vocabulary words. The template is offered in two different sizes and can be worked online or printed.
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Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Sourcing a Document: The First Thanksgiving

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
In this activity, students discuss the reliability of a painting of the First Thanksgiving to introduce the idea that is crucial to consider a source's date.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: A History of Thanksgiving

For Students 9th - 10th
This self-paced lesson provides historical context for Thanksgiving and presents students with writing-based activities.
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eBook
Just Books Read Aloud

Just Books Read Aloud: Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A video of the book "Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving", written by Laurie Anderson, and illustrated by Matt Faulkner. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but...
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eBook
Just Books Read Aloud

Just Books Read Aloud: The Story of Thanksgiving

For Students Pre-K - K
A video of the book "The Story Of Thanksgiving", written by Nancy Skarmeas and Stacy Venturi-Pickett. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
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Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Thanksgiving

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network presents interactive & printable crossword puzzles. This one is on Thanksgiving.
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Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 6th
ABCya's Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle is a fun and interactive way for kids to test their knowledge of Thanksgiving vocabulary words and facts. The crossword puzzle can be played on the computer or by printing on paper. The interactive...
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Thanksgiving

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will learn about the Thanksgiving story and why we celebrate Thanksgiving.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: The First Thanksgiving

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] The children will learn about the first Thanksgiving.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: The First Thanksgiving

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] The students will learn about the first Thanksgiving and how it came to be. There is an assessment at the end of the flipchart.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: The First Thanksgiving

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students will learn about Pilgrims, the Mayflower Compact and basic facts about this early colony in the New Land. Students will also explore the history of Thanksgiving. A five question...
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Website
Other

Nourish Interactive: Actividades De Nutricion Para El Dia De Accion De Gracias

For Students 2nd - 6th
A collection of printable, nutrition-related activities on Thanksgiving. In Spanish.
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Interactive
Other

Plimoth Plantation: You Are the Historian

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
What really happened at the first Thanksgiving? Students will explore different aspects of the harvest celebration in 1621 through an interactive program provided by an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of the American Indian: Beyond the Thanksgiving Myth [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 8th
This study guide gives information about the Native Americans who were living in the area where the Pilgrims landed in 1620 and information about the new settlers too. The myth of the title concerns the friendly meal shared by the...
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Let's Talk Turkey: The Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner

For Teachers 9th - 10th
How does your family celebrate Thanksgiving? Are you joined by friends and/or family for a special feast? What do you eat? Most American families celebrate Thanksgiving by cooking turkey. According to EatTurkey.com, approx. 88 percent of...
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Thanksgiving in North America

For Students 9th - 10th
The Pilgrim's Thanksgiving Feast was not the first Thanksgiving celebration. Discover previous Thanksgiving festivals held in North America.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Thanksgiving Day

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Thanksgiving Day. The history and facts about this holiday where we eat turkey and give thanks.
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Activity
Open Door Team

Open Door Web Site: The First Thanksgiving

For Students 3rd - 8th
This brief article tells of the help the Indians gave the Pilgrims in learning about the land, resulting in the first Thanksgiving.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Three Thanksgiving Kisses

For Students 7th - 9th
Read the full text of the short story "Three Thanksgiving Kisses" by Edward Payson Roe.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Give Thanks

For Students 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Thanksgiving Day, how it originated and how it is celebrated today. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Whiteboard
SMART Technologies

Smart: Holidays and Celebrations Thanksgiving

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Children will learn about the similarities and differences between holidays they celebrate and other students in our building celebrate. They will compare and contrast cultures, traditions, foods, clothing, music, etc. of Thanksgiving...
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Article
Other

She Helped Give Us Thanksgiving

For Students 9th - 10th
Recognizing the contributions Sarah Josepha Hale made, this site provides a brief biography of her life and ideas.

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