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Thanksgiving History

For Teachers 1st
First graders gain knowledge about the first Thanksgiving, how the pilgrims lived and the differences between our Thanksgiving today and the Thanksgivings of the past. They recognize different parts of the word Thanksgiving.
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A Turkey for Thanksgiving - Lesson #2

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate realistic fiction, holiday celebrations, making tally charts. In this multi-disciplinary instructional activity, 2nd graders listen to a story about Thanksgiving and one about the Chinese New Year to develop an...
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Thanksgiving Verb and Noun Exercise

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Thanksgiving grammar worksheet, students read 10 sentences and underline the verbs and nouns in the sentences. The worksheet has a Thanksgiving theme.
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Pine Cone Turkeys

For Teachers K - 8th
Students work together to create pine cone turkeys for the holidays. They practice following instructions and thinking creatively. They share their creations with the class.
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Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension

For Students 3rd
In this Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension learning exercise students will read a passage about the history of the holiday and answer 10 multiple choice questions and 1 short answer question.
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Thanksgiving Day

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this Thanksgiving instructional activity, students fill in the blanks to sentences about Thanksgiving and label pictures. Students complete 2 activities.
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Thanksgiving Word Search 1

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this Thanksgiving word search worksheet, students will find and circle 15 words. The word search is in the shape of a Pilgrim's hat.
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Thanksgiving Word Search

For Students 1st - 4th
In this Thanksgiving activity worksheet, students use the 16 holiday foods in the word bank to locate and identify them in the word search puzzle.
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Silly Turkey

For Students K - 2nd
Scholars write a few sentences about their favorite book in this writing activity. Then, students can color the pictures of the turkey and trees at the top of the page.
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A Plump and Perky Turkey

For Teachers K
Help readers recognize elements in a story. They will use pictures and text to gain meaning from written material. Have learners listen to the story A Plump and Perky Turkey and participate in a discussion. They recognize the Internet...
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Toilet Paper Tube Turkey

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars create "toilet paper tube" turkeys in this Thanksgiving Day art instructional activity for the early elementary classroom. The instructional activity suggests using toilet paper tubes, construction paper, googly eyes,...
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Thanksgiving Word Jumble

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this unscrambling words about Thanksgiving worksheet, students use the words in the word bank as clues to the scrambled lettered words. Students write 20 words correctly.
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Trot Out the Creativity with Turkey-Themed Art Activities

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Take the traditional handprint turkey to the next level with art activities that integrate writing, color, poetry, and family involvement
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A Thanksgiving Language Lesson!

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders, in groups, create restaurants, menus, and advertisements to attract Thanksgiving Day customers.
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Turkey

For Students K - 1st
In this turkey worksheet, students trace the word turkey, color a picture of a turkey, and write a sentence. Students complete 3 activities for the turkey.
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Thanksgiving Analogies

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Thanksgiving analogies worksheet, students read 7 sentences and complete each analogy by writing the best word in the blank. There are 4 choices for each sentence.
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Thanksgiving Day Activities Stative Verb Review

For Students 5th - 7th
In this Thanksgiving verb review instructional activity, students mark an X on the incorrect forms of the verbs. They write the correct form above each incorrect verb. There are 10 questions on this page.
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Interdisciplinary Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study Thanksgiving. In this physical education and spelling lesson, 3rd graders play a race game by being the first group who can spell the word Thanksgiving first.
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Give Thanksgiving Art Lessons a Festive Focus

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Take a step away from handprint turkeys with thanksgiving art lesson plans that explore gratitude, celebrations, and traditions.
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Turkey feathers- Counting

For Teachers K
Students use turkey feathers to count. In this turkey feather counting instructional activity, students find the correct number of turkey feathers to correctly show the number.
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Picture Prompt: Pilgrim Boy and Turkey

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this writing worksheet, students study a picture of a Pilgrim boy and a turkey. Students write a story about the picture. There is a word list box provided so that students can create a word bank.
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Word Search: Thanksgiving

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this word search activity, students find 9 words in a puzzle related to Thanksgiving. An answer key is included on page 2.
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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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I Am Thankful

For Teachers K - 2nd
In this Thanksgiving worksheet, young scholars 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.