Thanksgiving has snuck up on me this year – I can’t believe we’re more than halfway through November already! I made a few last minute lesson plans to add to our homeschooling and thought I’d share a few of our Thanksgiving favorites with you!
These three books are ones I take out every year:
- Franklin’s Thanksgiving: Franklin’s grandparents can’t make it to Thanksgiving dinner and he is bummed. So without telling each other, Franklin, his mom and his dad each invite someone to Thanksgiving dinner, thinking it will make a wonderful surprise for the others. Imagine the shock when everyone arrives on Thanksgiving morning! It’s a sweet little story about hospitality.
- A Turkey for Thanksgiving: Mr. and Mrs. Moose are hosting Thanksgiving dinner, but wish they had a real turkey instead of the paper one they have on their table. Mr. Moose goes to find her one and meets his friends along the way. When they find a turkey and call to him, he is terrified and runs away but Mr. Moose insists. The ending is so cute…and unexpected! My kids love it.
- P Is for Pilgrim: A Thanksgiving Alphabet: I love the illustrations in this book. I also like how the story (written in rhyme) is simple, but there are also more detailed information on the edges of the pages…it’s perfect for reading to a variety of ages.
Need a super easy craft to do before the holiday? These thankful turkeys are perfect. I quickly cut the body and feathers beforehand, but a little guy who likes cutting could easily do the same. My oldest wanted to fill in all of his feathers at one time (he was so excited to be allowed to use the Sharpie!). Another idea would be to fill in one everyday until Thanksgiving.
So fuN!! I am totally doing this craft tomorrow. Thanks for the idea 🙂