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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.
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Blessing Boxes

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create "Blessing Boxes" to show what they are thankful for in this Art lesson ideal for the Thanksgiving holiday. The materials needed include empty (and clean) milk cartons, brown construction paper, and magic markers.
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Thanksgiving Through Literature

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students dramatize scenes from the picture book Turk and Runt. In this holiday activity, students view the book Turk and Runt and identify the events of the text. Students dramatize scenes from the text to demonstrate comprehension.
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The History of Thanksgiving Day

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study the history of Thanksgiving. In this holiday lesson plan, 3rd graders read about the history of Thanksgiving, complete vocabulary activities, and write a journal entry from the point of view of someone who lived...
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Thanksgiving and Agriculture

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars listen to the book "The Pilgrim Story" and discuss the Pilgrims and why they came to America. Students role play the Thanksgiving story and write about how Pilgrims and Indians relate to them today.
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Making Cranberry Bread

For Teachers K - 2nd
While the preparation for this lesson is extensive, the results are well worth the effort. Prior to the lesson, Xerox the pictures from Cranberry Thanksgiving by Wende and Harry Devlin, collect the ingredients for Cranberry Bread, and...
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The Game of Persuasion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Why is it so important to learn the art of persuasion? Being persuasive helps you acquire the things you want or the things you feel are necessary. Print out these scenarios and assign one to each group of high schoolers. As a team, they...
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I Am Thankful

For Teachers K - 2nd
In this Thanksgiving worksheet, students complete three sentences about being thankful for friends and family. Students also choose to write about what they are thankful for. The writing is inside a large outline of a turkey.
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Leprechaun Dust

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners make "leprechaun dust" in this short art lesson using Jello instant pistachio pudding, small jars, milk, and spoons. Ideal for celebrating St. Patrick's Day with early-elementary students. Can be combined with the reading of a...
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Holiday Poetry and Music

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students discuss Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and family traditions. After brainstorming how holidays are celebrated, students write a poem about a chosen holiday and create their own hand-made instrument. They share their poems...
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Say "Thank You" in 100 Languages!

For Teachers K - 8th
Learners put the "Thanks" back in Thanksgiving with this geography and language activity that teaches students to say "thank you" in many languages.
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Turkey Centerpieces

For Teachers K - 6th
Young scholars create "turkey centerpieces" in this easy elementary art lesson using apples, toothpicks, construction paper, and gumdrops. The lesson includes a materials list and a step-by-step list of instructions to create the turkey...
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Paper Bag Pilgrim Dolls

For Teachers K - 3rd
Stuents create paper bag versions of "pilgrim dolls" in this excellent Art lesson for the time just before Thanksgiving break. The plan uses staples or glue to attach dolls and includes a picture diagram and two "cut-out" templates to...
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Popcorn

For Teachers K - 1st
Students discuss the properties of popcorn. They explore the connection between corn, popcorn and Thanksgiving. As a class, students sing a popcorn song and create a popcorn craft. They practice writing the word popcorn. As a...
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Five Fat Turkeys

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students sing a Thanksgiving song called "Five Fat Turkeys." In this holiday lesson, students create a Turkey acrostic poem then memorize and sing a turkey song. Students will focus on singing on key, pitch , and seeping a steady beat ...
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Paper Bag Turkeys

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create paper bag versions of turkeys using old newspapers, paint, brown paper bags, and pre-cut turkey "heads" in this Art lesson for the pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade classroom. The lesson can be used prior to Thanksgiving break.
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My Trip to America

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students create their own stories about a trip to America, based on an oral reading. Student stories be compiled for a class Thanksgiving book.
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I'm Thankful I Can Summarize

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students summarize a selected piece od nonfiction text. After reviewing the correct way to read silently, students read a nonfiction article concerning Thanksgiving. They write a summary paragraph using the five step process outlined by...
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Indian Corn Pictures

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students examine Indian corn. In this autumn art instructional activity, students observe Indian corn, noting the different shades of color. Students sketch and color or paint an ear of Indian corn, adding actual corn kernels to outline...
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Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners listen to the book, Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving. They rotate through five motor skills stations, with each station simulating an event from the book.
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Thanksgiving Placemats

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discuss and list the things they are thankful for this year. They look for these words or things in magazines. They create a placemat with their pictures or words from the magazines. They share them with the class.
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When Turtle Grew Feathers

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Friendship is a valuable part of growing up. Learn about the importance of friendship with a variety of activities based on When Turtle Grew Feathers by Tim Tingle. Kids practice making musical instruments, discussing plot points,...
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Make Mine Turkey

For Teachers 1st - 5th Standards
Young scholars compare foods available for the Pilgrims' Thanksgiving with contemporary Thanksgiving foods. After reading information about the first Thanksgiving, pupils create a menu and compute the cost of a turkey dinner, using...
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Rewording Nursery Rhymes

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders write a song.  In this melody instructional activity, 3rd graders discuss their favorite nursery rhymes.  Students sing two songs and compare their melodies.  Students use the melody of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star to write...

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