Thanksgiving

Social Studies

• The child learns about the history and traditions of Thanksgiving, understanding that it is a holiday for giving thanks and celebrating with family and friends.
• They learn about the concept of gratitude and being thankful for what they have.
• The child learns about the Pilgrims and Native Americans, and how they came together to celebrate the first Thanksgiving.
• They understand the importance of sharing and helping others during this holiday.

After the activity, encourage the child to create a Thanksgiving-themed collage using cut-out pictures and drawings of things they are thankful for. This will help reinforce the concept of gratitude and creativity. Additionally, you can ask them to narrate a simple story about the first Thanksgiving using their own words and drawings. This will encourage their storytelling skills and creativity while reinforcing the historical aspect of the holiday.

Book Recommendations

• Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks by Margaret Sutherland: A delightful book that explains the concept of Thanksgiving and the importance of being thankful in a simple and relatable way.
• The First Thanksgiving by Nancy Davis: This book provides an easy-to-understand retelling of the first Thanksgiving, introducing children to the history and traditions of the holiday.
• 10 Fat Turkeys by Tony Johnston: A fun and humorous Thanksgiving book that introduces children to the concept of counting while incorporating turkey-themed festivities.