10+ Thanksgiving Resources Your Kids Will Love

Let’s get started with book choices. Of course, you can’t go wrong with any in the collage I made. Of the list, one of my favorites is the book, In November by Cynthia Rylant. It is best for upper elementary since it’s so poetic and works well for writing. I wrote a long post about it [here] and shared a freebie that could be used for author’s craft. I also have a unit that includes comprehension and writing materials that you might check out [here].

Another wonderful choice is A Turkey for Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting. [This freebie] would work well for you. I think this book is a must read. Poor Mr. and Mrs. Turkey are shaking with fear thinking they will be cooked when all the animals in the woods gather together. I think it’d lead to great writing ideas.

Finally, I love this persuasive writing set from Teresa Kwant.  Students write from the turkey’s point of view to save himself. It is amazing what kids will come up with. (voice of experience). We did a project like this one last year, and the stories were hilarious.

Other Thanksgiving Activities

Here are a few activities that look to be well done. The first group is for primary and the second group is for upper. In the activities for primary, I’ve included Let’s Eat which has a telling time page, question/statement page, and a sentence writing about Thanksgiving words page. I also love the freebie from Nicole and Eliceo. Nicole has done a great job organizing the I Teach blogs, and I’m glad to share her math freebie with you. I think this math center would work for your kindergarten classroom. Finally, Jason’s Online Classroom shared the I Have, Who has? about Thanksgiving. Fun!