Thanksgiving Teacher Resources

The Story of Thanksgiving By Nancy Skarmeas / Ideals Publications Inc This little book tells the story of the first Thanksgiving--how the Pilgrims came to America on the Mayflower in search of religious freedom, how they landed at Plymouth Rock, and how the Native Americans taught them to plant and then joined them in a Thanksgiving feast. Parents can use the simple text and bright illustrations of this book to introduce a very young child to this holiday and to the history behind Thanksgiving. Recommended for ages 1 to 5.

Thanksgiving - Online Resources

Thanksgiving Books - Great selection of Thanksgiving theme books, activities and crafts for children.

Plimoth Plantation - Pretend you are a historian investigating the first Thanksgiving. Seperate fact from fiction and discover what really happened in the fall of 1621.

Scholastic.com - First Thanksgiving - Learn about the voyage on the Mayflower and the Pilgrim's first year in America. Plus, more information for teachers.

Thanksgiving Crafts - Here you will find Thanksgiving theme kids crafts, games, puzzle, coloring pages, poems, songs and recipes.

Family Fun - Thanksgiving - Great kids crafts for Thanksgiving. Table markers and decorations, coloring pages, crafts, turkey cupcakes and other recipes.

Kids Domain - Crafts - Long list of Thanksgiving theme crafts. These are cute and easy for kids!

Mayflower History - Complete and accurate website about the Mayflower, Pilgrims and the early Plymouth Colony. Great resource site for teachers.

Pilgrims.net - Plymouth - It's History and People.

Pocahuntas - History of life of Pocohuntas.

Family Culture - The Harvest is celebrated in different ways by different cultures. This site explains the differences. Great site for parents and educators.

Thanksgiving.org - Famous Thanksgiving quotes.

Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving theme web site reviews by Barbara J. Feldman of SurfNetKids.com.

Thanksgiving Games and Activities

175 Easy-to-Do Crafts: Thanksgiving By Essential Learning Products From turkeys, Pilgrims, cornucopias, and wreaths to greeting cards, games, jewelry, and holiday table accessories--everything you need to create a memorable Thanksgiving can be found in this fun filled craft book. Kids and grown ups will have hours of enjoyment making Turkey feet placemats, paper bag pilgrims, walnut mice racers, and many other inventive crafts that reflect the autumn season and this most bountiful of holidays. Easy to follow directions and full color photographs ensure success for young craft makers.

SurfNetKids.com:
Printable Thanksgiving Coloring Pages
Thanksgiving Word Search
Turkey Jigsaw Puzzle
Pumpkin Scrambler
Turkey Scrambler
Turkey Shoot
Thanksgiving Coloring Book
Thanksgiving Jokes

PreschoolEducation.com:
Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts
Thanksgiving Bulletin Boards
Thanksgiving Felt Boards
Thanksgiving Games
Thanksgiving Theme Incentives
Thanksgiving Music and Songs
Thanksgiving Kids Snacks

The Thanksgiving Feast

Have a Classroom Thanksgiving Feast with these great ideas for decorating, activities, crafts and recipes.

Thanksgiving Classroom Decorating Ideas

Decorate your classroom with these great Thanksgiving Scene Setter Decorations or Thanksgiving Posters.

Thanksgiving Posters

Thanksgiving Posters come in a variety of sizes and are great for teaching students and decorating classrooms.

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Thanksgiving Reading Suggestions

Thanksgiving Mice! Softcover By Bethany Roberts / Houghton-mifflin It's Thanksgiving and four adorable mice are putting on a play for their woodland friends in this delightful read-aloud, the fourth book about the holiday mice. Lively verse introduces beginning readers to basic words and rhyming sounds and tells the story of the very first Thanksgiving, when the Pilgrim mice traveled across the sea and settled in America. The simple story-within-a-story format, accompanied by colorful, action-filled illustrations of mice in costume, also serves as a basic introduction to theater. Recommended for ages 3 to 6.

Thank You, Thanksgiving By David Milgrim / Houghton-mifflin Using Thanksgiving holiday traditions as a starting place, this book helps young children recognize the blessings in their daily lives. The extremely appealing artwork features precise, rounded shapes in flat yet vibrant colors, and exuberant and doll-like characters with dotted eyes and spindly legs. Touches of visual comedy extend the book beyond its main idea and add generous warmth and energy to the plain words. Grades P-1, Ages 3-6. Hardcover, 32 pages.

My Thanksgiving Prayer By Crystal Bowman & Claudine Gevry / Zonderkidz An oversized die-cut board book, My Thanksgiving Prayer features a child thanking and praising God for the big and small joys of life. Children will delight in the colorful pictures and catchy rhyme. Recommended for ages 4 and under.

Give Thanks to the Lord By Karma Wilson, illustrated by Amy June Bates / Zondervan Join a joyous celebration in this heartwarming story that references Psalm 92 in tender rhyme from award-winning author Karma Wilson. Told from the point of view of one young member of an extended family, Give Thanks to the Lord celebrates joy of all kinds, from the arrival of distant relatives to a cozy house already filled with merriment, to apple cider and the delicious smells of roasting turkey and baking pies. And just when your mouth is watering, sit down and join a thankful child in prayer, praising God for "food and fun and family, all the wonderful things I see." Recommended for ages 4 to 8.

Off to Plymouth Rock, Board Book with CD By Dandi Daley Mackall / Tommy Nelson Thanksgiving Day means more than food and football. Gather your children around the table and celebrate the true spirit of the holiday by sharing the story of the Pilgrims' first feast at Plymouth! Whimsical verse and vibrant illustrations teach kids about the courage, compassion, and faith of our nation's founders. This 26-page board book can also be heard on a read-along CD. Recommended for ages 3 to 7.

Clifford's Thanksgiving Visit By Scholastic Trade Clifford goes to see his mom in the city for Thanksgiving and Clifford and Emily Elizabeth discover how much they have to be thankful for on Thanksgiving Day.

Thanksgiving, What Makes It Special? By Harold Myra / Thomas Nelson What do your kids think of when they hear the word "Thanksgiving"? Family reunions? Pilgrims and Native Americans? Turkey and pumpkin pie? In this delightful follow-up to Santa, Are You for Real? the president of Christianity Today helps children and parents savor every aspect of the holiday while keeping God at the center. 32 pages, hardcover from Tommy Nelson.

Let's Celebrate God's Blessing on Thanksgiving: Happy Day Holiday Book, Hardcover By Lise Caldwell / Standard Publishing Discover how holiday celebrations can help you develop your child's Christian faith. Beginning with familiar customs and traditions, this book makes the connection between the first Thanksgiving and our modern celebration - showing God at the center of both. Recommended for ages 3 to 7.

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