Wow, Thanksgiving is practically upon us!
Can you believe it? After that, Christmas, then another year! Life, please slow down?
I'd like to spend the next seven school days celebrating Thanksgiving. It's a great opportunity to "throw in" a little history and enjoy the things we are grateful for!
How do I squeeze all this in? I always start with a large number of books. Here's a collection of books I've loved. Some are fun, and some are informational. I like to have a variety of books for each interest and reading level, so everyone can enjoy them during independent reading time. (These links are affiliate links to Amazon.)
Books are always a great start. Movies are another fun way to enjoy the holidays!
See the above image for a link to BrainPOP Jr's free Thanksgiving video! Don't you love BrainPOP?
I incorporate the holidays into all my subjects. This resource features numerous math and literacy activities with a Thanksgiving theme. I'll be using these all week!
A few Thanksgiving-themed items are in my November Science and Social Studies Printables!
There's an informational mini-book about turkeys that includes fun facts, vocabulary practice, comprehension questions, and a reflection page. (My kiddos LOVED this, especially the fun facts!)
This resource is also available as a stand-alone resource here:
Or as part of this bundle:
Additionally, there's a sorting activity where the children must decide whether certain facts might have occurred in 1621 or if they couldn't have happened then. Be prepared for giggles!
Here's a math game with a Turkey theme to practice those +9 facts. My kids LOVE this one!
I can't let Thanksgiving pass without mentioning football! As a kid, we always had a football game in the morning and a turkey in the afternoon. (My dad was a football coach!)
Here are links to a couple of football games my kids love!
Here's a favorite with my boys: Football Past and Present Verbs! Yes, all these verbs have something to do with football!
Want still more football learning? Try this bundle!
Happy Thanksgiving!
