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"Loved this resource to teach Thanksgiving! Made it simple and easy! I also loved all the pictures that the resources had embedded in the anchor charts! This aligned so perfect with the teaching of Thanksgiving."
Deonna P.
"This resource was very helpful, I wasn't sure how to go about teaching about the first Thanksgiving, but this resource had everything I needed!"
Jocelyn R.
Description
These First Thanksgiving Activities are perfect to help teach your Kindergarten, 1st grade, & 2nd grade learners about the first Thanksgiving! This resource is filled with accurate information but is also light-hearted and appropriate. It has whole group and independent activities for your learners.
***If you are looking for a cute and purposeful turkey writing craft activity, check out the MONEY SAVING THANKSGIVING BUNDLE!
Included you will find:
- Thanksgiving Vocabulary Cards
- The First Thanksgiving KWL Chart
- The First Thanksgiving Book or Teaching Posters
- The First Thanksgiving Web Graphic Organizer
- Pilgrims KWL Chart
- Pilgrims Can, Have, Are Graphic Organizer
- Pilgrim Facts Writing Page
- Native Americans KWL Chart
- Native Americans Can, Have, Are Graphic Organizer
- Native Americans Facts Writing Page
- Me and the First Thanksgiving Pocket Chart Sort
- Me and the First Thanksgiving Venn Diagram Flip Book
- Thanksgiving Then and Now T-Chart
- Me at the First Thanksgiving Activity Page
- Now and Then Pocket Chart Sort
- Life Now and Life Then T-Chart
- True and False Pocket Book Sort
- We See Thanksgiving Emergent Reader
- Thanksgiving Feast Ideas
Please let me know if you have any questions! I am happy to help and answer them before you make your purchase!
Happy Teaching!
Amanda Richardson
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The First Thanksgiving Activities Kindergarten, 1st Grade, Reading Story
Amanda Richardson
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What others say
"Loved this resource to teach Thanksgiving! Made it simple and easy! I also loved all the pictures that the resources had embedded in the anchor charts! This aligned so perfect with the teaching of Thanksgiving."
Deonna P.
"This resource was very helpful, I wasn't sure how to go about teaching about the first Thanksgiving, but this resource had everything I needed!"
Jocelyn R.
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These Thanksgiving activities are perfect to help teach your little ones about the first Thanksgiving and to do a fun turkey writing activity! This unit is both lighthearted and full of truth about the REAL thanksgiving experience. Use the build a turkey craft to have students assess their writing c
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Description
These First Thanksgiving Activities are perfect to help teach your Kindergarten, 1st grade, & 2nd grade learners about the first Thanksgiving! This resource is filled with accurate information but is also light-hearted and appropriate. It has whole group and independent activities for your learners.
***If you are looking for a cute and purposeful turkey writing craft activity, check out the MONEY SAVING THANKSGIVING BUNDLE!
Included you will find:
- Thanksgiving Vocabulary Cards
- The First Thanksgiving KWL Chart
- The First Thanksgiving Book or Teaching Posters
- The First Thanksgiving Web Graphic Organizer
- Pilgrims KWL Chart
- Pilgrims Can, Have, Are Graphic Organizer
- Pilgrim Facts Writing Page
- Native Americans KWL Chart
- Native Americans Can, Have, Are Graphic Organizer
- Native Americans Facts Writing Page
- Me and the First Thanksgiving Pocket Chart Sort
- Me and the First Thanksgiving Venn Diagram Flip Book
- Thanksgiving Then and Now T-Chart
- Me at the First Thanksgiving Activity Page
- Now and Then Pocket Chart Sort
- Life Now and Life Then T-Chart
- True and False Pocket Book Sort
- We See Thanksgiving Emergent Reader
- Thanksgiving Feast Ideas
Please let me know if you have any questions! I am happy to help and answer them before you make your purchase!
Happy Teaching!
Amanda Richardson
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This was a Great resource used in my first grade classroom!
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My students enjoyed the activities in this resource.
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This was the perfect resource to teach all about the first Thanksgiving with my first graders. This has been their favorite SS unit so far. Thank you!
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Great simple explanation of the first Thanksgiving. Love the vocabulary cards!
This is an excellent resource for both first and second grade students
This is an excellent resource for both first and second grade students
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This is a great resource. I loved using it with my Kindergarten students.
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The First Thanksgiving Activities for kindergarten are a wonderful blend of fun, learning, and creativity! These activities help young students understand the story of the first Thanksgiving in an age-appropriate and engaging way. Children love exploring history through songs, crafts, storytelling, and hands-on projects like making Pilgrim hats, creating Thankful Turkeys, and sequencing events from the first Thanksgiving.
The activities not only build important skills—like listening, sequencing, and fine motor coordination—but also encourage kindness, gratitude, and teamwork. The balance of learning and play keeps students excited and involved throughout the week.
Overall, these Thanksgiving activities are a fantastic way to celebrate the holiday season while helping students appreciate friendship, sharing, and thankfulness. A perfect addition to any kindergarten classroom!
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