Objective

By the end of this lesson, Piper will learn about Thanksgiving, including its meaning, traditions, and how people celebrate it. She will engage in fun activities that help her understand the holiday's significance while developing her creativity and motor skills.

Materials and Prep

• None needed

Before the lesson, it’s helpful to think about what Thanksgiving means to you and how you celebrate it. This will help you explain it to Piper in a fun way!

Activities

• Thanksgiving Storytime: Gather around and tell Piper a simple story about Thanksgiving. You can talk about what people do during Thanksgiving, like having a big dinner and being thankful for family and friends.

• Thankful Turkey Craft: Have Piper use her imagination to create a turkey using her hands. Trace her hand on paper and let her color it. Discuss what she is thankful for as she colors.

• Thanksgiving Dance Party: Play some fun music and have a little dance party! You can sing songs about Thanksgiving or just dance around to celebrate the holiday.

• Thanksgiving Feast Pretend Play: Pretend to have a Thanksgiving dinner with Piper. You can pretend to cook food, set the table, and invite her stuffed animals to join the feast.

Talking Points

• "Thanksgiving is a special time when we say thank you for all the good things in our lives!"
• "People celebrate Thanksgiving with yummy food and by spending time with family and friends!"
• "What are some things you are thankful for, Piper? Let's make a list!"
• "Did you know that Thanksgiving is celebrated in many places? How do you think people celebrate around the world?"