One of the things I have been doing for morning meeting this month during morning meeting's sharing time is to list the things we are thankful for. We are writing them on a pumpkin. Once we arrive at the end of the month, I have other plans for this pumpkin.
I have also been working hard to create some activities that can keep the students engaged. I've created lots of writing forms from letter writing to would you rather paragraphs. From writing poems to writing essays. I've focused on two Thanksgiving themed books that I can use this week. Balloons over Broadway is the perfect book to use for many different activities. You can find it on Amazon here or on Youtube as a read-a-loud.
I've included some comprehension sheets and step-by-step directions to help your students create their own parade balloon.
The other book I have chosen to focus on is called Thanksgiving in the White House. You can find it on Amazon here or as a read-a-loud on Youtube. It is about a turkey that was pardoned by President Lincoln himself.
To go along with this book, I have created comprehension sheets, a cookie making activity, turkey pardoning simulation, and a loaded bag of thankfulness activity. It is aligned with Common Core standards. You can see it all here.
Give Thanks Loaded Bag
Loaded bag in color or black line
If you are struggling to find the time to create activities to bring in the season of Thanksgiving, I suggest you check out this activity pack.
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