University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Thanksgiving Night
A scanned copy of the 1851 publication of Thanksgiving Night, a book of stories for children.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Book: "Aunt Susanna's Thanksgiving Dinner" by Lucy M. Montgomery
This site features the full text of the short story "Aunt Susanna's Thanksgiving Dinner" by Lucy Maud Montgomery.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Word Search: Thanksgiving Word Search
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: Sourcing a Document: The First Thanksgiving
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.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: A History of Thanksgiving
This self-paced lesson provides historical context for Thanksgiving and presents students with writing-based activities.
Just Books Read Aloud
Just Books Read Aloud: Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving
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...
Just Books Read Aloud
Just Books Read Aloud: The Story of Thanksgiving
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.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Thanksgiving
The New York Times Learning Network presents interactive & printable crossword puzzles. This one is on Thanksgiving.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle
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...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Thanksgiving
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will learn about the Thanksgiving story and why we celebrate Thanksgiving.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The First Thanksgiving
[Free Registration/Login Required] The children will learn about the first Thanksgiving.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The First Thanksgiving
[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.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The First Thanksgiving
[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...
Other
Nourish Interactive: Actividades De Nutricion Para El Dia De Accion De Gracias
A collection of printable, nutrition-related activities on Thanksgiving. In Spanish.
Other
Plimoth Plantation: You Are the Historian
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.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of the American Indian: Beyond the Thanksgiving Myth [Pdf]
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...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Let's Talk Turkey: The Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner
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...
Smithsonian Institution
Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Thanksgiving in North America
The Pilgrim's Thanksgiving Feast was not the first Thanksgiving celebration. Discover previous Thanksgiving festivals held in North America.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Thanksgiving Day
Kids learn about Thanksgiving Day. The history and facts about this holiday where we eat turkey and give thanks.
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: The First Thanksgiving
This brief article tells of the help the Indians gave the Pilgrims in learning about the land, resulting in the first Thanksgiving.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Three Thanksgiving Kisses
Read the full text of the short story "Three Thanksgiving Kisses" by Edward Payson Roe.
Read Works
Read Works: Give Thanks
[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.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Holidays and Celebrations Thanksgiving
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...
Other
She Helped Give Us Thanksgiving
Recognizing the contributions Sarah Josepha Hale made, this site provides a brief biography of her life and ideas.
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