Are you wondering what to read this week? Here are a few of my favorite Thanksgiving read-alouds.
This is a short chapter book with a great message. In the story, Jack and Annie take a trip back to the first Thanksgiving Day. They are asked to pitch in and help prepare for the big meal. Despite the many obstacles they encounter, Jack and Annie learn what it means to be truly thankful.
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Thanksgiving at the Tappletons by Eileen Spinelli (32 pages)
This book is hilarious and heart-warming...Kids love it! The entire Tappleton family prepares a Thanksgiving feast for their relatives. However, nothing turns out as expected. Grandmother reminds everyone that there's more to Thanksgiving than a turkey and trimmings.
Sarah Morton's Day: A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim Girl
Samuel Eaton's Day: A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim Boy
by Kate Waters (32 pages each)
These books are authentic, informative accounts of the challenges and pride felt by two Pilgrim children. Sarah and Samuel describe their daily lives from clothing to chores and more. Students can compare a day in their own lives to that of these two Pilgrims.
Just for fun, I thought I'd share a Thanksgiving culminating activity from my days as a first grade teacher. My colleague and I teamed up to have Thanksgiving with our students. I cooked the turkey; she brought homemade applesauce. Parents supplied the rest. Our principal even came to carve the turkey. Our two classes came together year after year to share this special meal.
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| I just love their hats! |
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| We served dinner for 43 children! :) |
I'd love to hear about your favorite Thanksgiving read-alouds and activities. Leave me a comment!
I hope you have a relaxing, refreshing Thanksgiving holiday filled with friends and family!
Wendy, this is a repeat of a reply I made to your comment on my blog... I LOVE reading your posts. You provide great, useful ideas/information. I also love the Sara Morton, Sam Eaton books. We are going to use them this week. I love the look of your blog. Too bad you didn't live closer-you could give me tutorials! I don't have a lot of time to spend on this, with my crazy busy family/schedule.
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