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Thanksgiving Lesson Plans

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Here are some fun and educational Thanksgiving lesson plans.
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Thanksgiving - A Focus on Clothing

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners focus on the types of clothing that the Pilgrims and the Wampanoags wore for the First Thanksgiving. They study how the clothing was made before making samples to wear at a classroom Thanksgiving feast. They study the natural...
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Thanksgiving Mayflower Order to 50 (B)

For Students 1st - 4th
In this Thanksgiving Mayflower ordering numbers worksheet, learners place the numbers on eight sails of eight boats in order from least to greatest on the lines provided.
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A Thanksgiving Story

For Students 6th - 8th
For this active and passive voice worksheet, middle schoolers read a paragraph regarding Thanksgiving and then rewrite five of the sentences in passive voice.
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Thanksgiving

For Students 6th - 8th
In this holiday activity, middle schoolers find the words that are associated with the Thanksgiving holiday and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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I Am Thankful

For Teachers K - 2nd
In this Thanksgiving worksheet, students 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.
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Thanksgiving Addition

For Students 3rd - 4th
A handy instructional activity on adding 3-digit numbers is here for you. Third graders practice the skills of carrying numbers from one place value to the next when adding numbers like this. An answer key accompanies the instructional...
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Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Thanksgiving reading comprehension worksheet, students read "How The Turkey Got Its Name," then complete 4 comprehension questions. Page contains links to additional activities.
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Thanksgiving Word and Picture Match

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this Thanksgiving matching worksheet, students match a set of Thanksgiving words to their pictures. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Thanksgiving Subtraction Worksheet

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this Thanksgiving subtraction worksheet, students complete a set of 3 Thanksgiving picture problems, writing answers beside each problem. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Favorite Thanksgiving Foods

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this favorite foods instructional activity, students study the various images of Thanksgiving foods. Students circle their favorite Thanksgiving foods.
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Thanksgiving Addition

For Students 1st
In this Thanksgiving addition instructional activity, 1st graders use the Thanksgiving images to help them find the missing numbers for the addition sentences. Students complete 2 addition problems.
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Popcorn

For Teachers K - 1st
Students discuss the properties of popcorn. They explore the connection between corn, popcorn and Thanksgiving. As a class, students sing a popcorn song and create a popcorn craft. They practice writing the word popcorn. As a...
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The Ten Little Indians Count

For Teachers K
Students engage in a fun, hands-on activity that uses a Thanksgiving theme to incorporate one-to-one counting to 10. They utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to help them with their counting skills.
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Five Fat Turkeys

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners sing a Thanksgiving song called "Five Fat Turkeys." In this holiday lesson, students create a Turkey acrostic poem then memorize and sing a turkey song. Learners will focus on singing on key, pitch , and seeping a steady...
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Hey Good Looking, What You Got Cooking?

For Teachers 1st
First graders perform a song and skit to illustrate how music can be used to communicate movement As part of the Thanksgiving Day program, 1st graders perform a song and skit that illustrates how music can be used to communicate movement.
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Paper Bag Pilgrim Dolls

For Teachers K - 3rd
Stuents create paper bag versions of "pilgrim dolls" in this excellent Art instructional activity for the time just before Thanksgiving break. The plan uses staples or glue to attach dolls and includes a picture diagram and two...
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I'm Thankful I Can Summarize

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students summarize a selected piece od nonfiction text. After reviewing the correct way to read silently, students read a nonfiction article concerning Thanksgiving. They write a summary paragraph using the five step process outlined by...
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I Am Thankful For...

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this Thanksgiving worksheet students see a cornucopia. Students think about things for which they are thankful. Students write these ideas in the picture.
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Turkey Coloring

For Students Pre-K - K
In this coloring instructional activity, students will be presented with a turkey and a boy. Students will have the opportunity to color the picture as it can be discussed with the Thanksgiving holiday traditions.
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Stereotyping of Native Americans

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Here is a lesson plan that covers the stereotyping of Native Americans in American culture is here for you. Learners see that there are many instances of stereotyping that are an accepted part of our society. After a lengthy discussion,...
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The Controversial Thanksgiving

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders construct their own presentations on Thanksgivings, and then give group presentations on their Thanksgiving celebration with each group member participating in giving a certain aspect of their culture's or family's way of...
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The No Thanksgiving Read Aloud

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate a story with the theme of The Thanksgiving holiday. The teacher reads the story to the class. The story is meant to help students to think of things they are thankful for. Students share the ideas in either...
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Thanksgiving Addition

For Students K - 1st
In this Thanksgiving worksheet, students observe pictures and the numbers listed below each picture. They find the sum to each addition problem. There are four addition problems on this one-page worksheet. An answer sheet is included.

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