Writing Activities
Thanksgiving Certificates
Have your students fill out a thank you certificate to
give to someone. Print these two to a page
Thanksgiving Notes -
I always had my third
graders write thank you notes to someone in the school, and someone
outside of school. They can color these and write a note
inside.(quarterfold card -.pdf file)
Turkey Hunt
Story Prompt and Writing Paper This for younger students. For
older students
click here
Thanksgiving Writing Paper
More Thanksgiving
Writing Paper
Thanksgiving Writing Paper
For younger students.
Students could write about things for which they are thankful
Thanksgiving Writing Paper For older students
Write-on
Seasonal Shapes These shapes have lines on them and and
are on the Story It web site
Thanksgiving Writing Paper (small lines) I am thankful for...
Thanksgiving Writing Paper (large lines)
If I
was a Pilgrim Child Writing worksheet (Requires copying and
pasting to a blank document to get rid of ads)
Pilgrim Boy and
Turkey Picture Prompt Story Starter The teacher can type in a
word list before printing
Thanksgiving
Book Report Form If you want your students to research Thanksgiving this
will be helpful
Write
About Your Favorite Book This worksheet has a picture of a
turkey at the top, and lines for writing below it
Thanksgiving Postcards
Students can write a postcard to someone
at Thanksgiving, and make a picture on the outside. Prints two to a page
Pilgrim Postcards Students pretend they are Pilgrims writing
to someone back home in England or Holland. This is from Scholastic
Pilgrim Did You
Know Cards Print out these cards for students to write facts
they learned about the Pilgrims. These are from abcteach.com
Native American Did You Know Cards Print out these cards for
students to write facts they learned about the Native Americans. These
are from abcteach.com
Thanksgiving Powerpont Story Template
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Reading Activities
Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension
(elementary) This is
from abcteach.com
Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension (upper elementary) This is
from abcteach.com
Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension
This is from teach-nology.com
(Requires copying and pasting to a blank document to get rid of ads)
Thanksgiving Mini-book
This is from DLTK and is for Pre K - K.
Print in color or black and white
Tiny
Title Books Tiny Thanksgiving books to cut out and put together.
Choose from Thanksgiving - Give Thanks, or Thanksgiving Turkey. Students write on the lines
Happy Thanksgiving Bookmarks
Bible Memory Activities and Bible Related Resources
Psalm 100 Poster
(NIV)
Psalm 100
Poster (KJV) The top can be colored by the children
Psalm 100:4
(KJV) Color the cornucopia and learn the verse
Psalm 100:4
(NIV) Color the cornucopia and learn the verse
Salmos 100
Poster (en español)
Psalm
92:1,2 Poster (NIV)
Psalm
92:1,2 Poster (KJV)
Salmos 92:1,2 Poster (en español) (NVI)
Salmos 92:1,2 Poster (en português) (João
Ferreira de Almeida Atualizada)
Psalm 107:1 Poster
to Color (KJV)
Psalm 107:1 Poster
to Color (NIV)
Salmos 107:1 Poster to color (en español)
Psalm 107:1
Bookmarks - NIV KJV
There are four to a page
Thanksgiving
Bible Memory Verse Suggestions
Find and
Circle the Words in Colossians 3:17
Bookmarks I
Thessalonians 5:18
Cornucopia
of Thanks This could be used for a Thanksgiving Lesson, object
lesson, or childrens' sermon. This is from Children's Ministry
Object Lesson - And Be Thankful This is from Children's
Ministry Today.
Annie's
Thanksgiving Grace Page Several traditional children's prayers here
Psalms of
Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle You will need to look up many of these
verses to complete this puzzle. This is for older students or adults
Thanksgiving Worksheets
Thanksgiving
Worksheets and Games
Thanksgiving Noun Worksheet
Thanksgiving Food Group Worksheet
Miscellaneous
Thanksgiving Resources
Thanksgiving Lessons
Learn About Native Americans This site has a clickable map to
learn about Native Americans in different parts of the U.S.
Thanksgiving Mini-Unit
Free
Thanksgiving PowerPoint Templates
Discussion
Topics for Thanksgiving
Lincoln
Thanksgiving Proclamation
Thanksgiving
Theme A large number of Thanksgiving ideas from abcteach.com
Thanksgiving
Word Quiz Use this as a pretest to test your student's knowledge of
Thanksgiving. Have students look up the ones they miss, or use as a
posttest after a unit of study
Mayflower
Map and Quiz This is from Enchanted Learning
Turkey
Printout A labeled picture and information about a turkey's anatomy,
diet, etc. from Enchanted Learning
Thanksgiving
Thematic Units and Activities
The First
Thanksgiving from Scholastic You'll find a timeline, pictures, and
teacher's guide here
Thanksgiving
Printouts Check out this page for all kinds of printouts from
Enchanted Learning
Thanksgiving
Math Count/add worksheet for kindergarten (scroll to
bottom of page)
Order Christmas Cards
Shop World's Largest Selection of Christian Greeting Cards from DaySpring Cards
Thanksgiving
Name Plates from preschoolprintables.com
Thanksgiving
Sticker Charts Put stickers on these colorful charts from
preschoolprintables.com for books read,
etc.
Thanksgiving Banner
(pdf) Print this colorful "Happy
Thanksgiving" banner
Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart Banner (3 sheets)
Thanksgiving
Sticker Charts Use to reward good behavior or use for other
incentive
Some Wall and Door Displays
Thanksgiving Boards
More Thanksgiving Boards
Our Thankful Hearts
Give Thanks for Good Health
Fall Bulletin Board Border
Thanksgiving Border
Give Thanks Border
(words
facing flat side)You might want to use this on the bottom
Give Thanks Border (words
facing curve side)You might want to use this on the top and sides. You
could print this on orange or yellow paper
Thanksgiving Door Decoration I think I would enlarge it if I
wanted to use it on a door. I think it would make a nice book cover as
is
Psalm 107:1 Poster
to Color (KJV)
Psalm 107:1 Poster
to Color (NIV)
Psalm 100:4
(KJV) Color the cornucopia and learn the verse
Psalm 100:4
(NIV) Color the cornucopia and learn the verse
Color a Cornucopia
Thanksgiving Coloring Pages from bible-printables.com
Thanksgiving Coloring Color a cornucopia, a pilgrim boy,
turkey on a platter, and two turkeys
Color a
Turkey This is from a to z teacher stuff
A Worried
Turkey
Color a Turkey
Turkey and Cornucopia
A cute coloring page from familyfun.go.com
Turkey - Leaf Diving Fun
from familyfun.go.com
T is for Turkey
Coloring Page A coloring page with traceable letters from
www.first-school.ws. This page is
also available
in color as a poster
Turkey
Glyphs Students color turkeys according to specific instructions.
A great following directions activity and the finished turkeys make an
interesting board.(Put a key for the meaning of the colors)
Dot to Dot
Turkey (using letters) Follow the letters in correct order and then
color the turkey
Color Me
Thankful Coloring pictures for young children about things for which
we are thankful. Choose pictures with or without a Bible verse. These
are from akidsheart.com
Thanksgiving
Pictures Some nice Thanksgiving pictures to color from Kids Domain.
There are pictures of pilgrims, a turkey, and a cornucopia. This is slow
loading, but worth the wait
Thanksgiving Placemat (two
8.5X11 sheets black and white) Print, overlap .5 -1.5 inches and glue
together. Color to finish Left side
Right side
Give Thanks
Placemat Trim one inside edge and right and left edges. Glue together and color
A
Thanksgiving Placemat to Color from Jan Brett
Thanksgiving Coloring Pages There are 16 coloring pages
here. They are from Activity Village
Thanksgiving
Coloring Turkeys and pilgrims to color
Turkeys
and Pilgrims to color from DLTK
Native
American Coloring Pages
The
Indian Years Coloring Book (Texas)
This has some great Indian pictures
Turkeys
With a Thanksgiving Greeting
November Coloring Calendar
Children fill in dates and color picture of
children helping with a food drive
Thanksgiving Coloring from Crayola
More Fall Coloring
Thanksgiving Songs and Hymns
Hymns of Thanksgiving Thanksgiving hymns with midi and score
(search for Thanksgiving or hymn title)
Printable Lyrics
to Thanksgiving Hymns
Thanksgiving Poems and Songs
Listen to Come Ye Thankful People Come Midi
This is from hymntime.com
Listen to the
Doxology Midi
Music:Over the River and Through the Woods
Music:Turkey in the Straw
Thanksgiving Crafts ![[thanksgiving-0014.gif]](images/thanksgiving-0014.gif)
Placemats
Thank
You God for Everything Placemat (pdf) (in color 8.5X11) This
could be glued to a large piece of construction paper. The edges of the
construction paper could be fringed or scalloped with scissors
Thanksgiving Placemat (two
8.5X11 sheets black and white) Print, overlap .5 -1.5 inches and glue
together Left side
Right side
Give Thanks
Placemat Trim one inside edge and right and left edges. Glue together and color
Thank You
God Placemat Students write their own poem or prayer and color
this placemat, or you can type in a poem or verse before printing
Thanksgiving Placemat Craft This is from christiancrafts.net
A
Thanksgiving Placemat to Color from Jan Brett
Native Americans Crafts
Make a
Corn Husk Doll
Kids'
Thanksgiving Centerpiece - Native American Family This cute
centerpiece is made from paper towel tubes (from Better Homes and
Gardens)
Native American
Friends or
Pilgrim
Friends Clothing for Native American friends. These are in
color or are available in black and white
Make
an Indian headband, drum, and vest
Make a Pinch
Pot
Native American
Symbols and Designs Use some of these symbols on your Native
American crafts
Canoe Craft A Native American canoe craft to print, color, cut, and
lace. Print on card stock
Turkey Crafts
Turkey
Goodie Can This is from Kansas City Public Library.
*The turkey
pattern for this could also be used for a bag puppet or other turkey
craft
T is for Turkey Art Project
This is a cute art project for young children
learning letters and sounds
Little Gobbler Cups This is from Woman's Day
Clay Pot Turkey This is from Making Friends
Clay
Pot Turkey from Kinderart
Another Clay Pot Turkey This clay pot is right side up
and can be used to hold candy or nuts
Turkey Centerpiece A cute centerpiece or Thanksgiving treat
bag from Woman's Day
Straw
Hat Turkey
Origami Turkey
Printable
Turkey Craft An easy craft for young children in black and white
(in
color here)
Turkey
Patterns You'll find 3", 5", and 8" turkey patterns
at this site (preschoolexpress.com)
Turkey and Leaf Template These templates can be used for a
variety of Thanksgiving crafts including the one below
Thanksgiving
Chain - First, print one of the turkey patterns from
preschool express (five or eight in.)on brown or orange paper. Decorate the turkey as you wish.(color, add feathers, leaves, etc.)Or
use this
already decorated turkey (p.2). Cut
a slit in the bottom of the turkey.
Print as many chain links
as you need.(there are 17 to a page) Every day in November have children
write something for which they are thankful on a link and attach it to
the chain.
Turkey Door
Hanger
Turkey
Hat This is a cute hat that is easy to make.
Another Cute Turkey Hat This one is from Making Friends
Turkey
Puppet This is a cute turkey puppet using a brown sock and
construction paper
Tiny
Tom Pinecone Turkeys Cute and easy pinecone turkeys
Turkey Body
Pattern Use hands or leaves for the feathers
Paper
Bag Turkey
Handprint
or Maple leaf Stand Up Turkey Large and small versions to print from
First School
Turkey
Crafts A variety of easy crafts from familyfun.go.com
Hand
and Foot Turkey Make a great looking turkey
Turkey
Table Decoration Just print and cut
Leaf Crafts
Leaf
Template Print this leaf template on colorful paper or
have the children color them. Use with other Thanksgiving crafts
A
Colorful Leaf Craft There are no patterns shown here, but these
look easy enough to copy
Thankful
Wreath of Leaves A pretty Thanksgiving decoration
Garland of Thankfulness
Made of textured leaves
Tree
of Thankfulness Children will write what they are thankful for on a
leaf to put on the tree
Fall Hat
This is an easy craft idea (If you can get the paper bags). If I
did this with kids, I would not paint the bag but would leave it the
natural color. If you don't have fall leaves, print out leaf
patterns and have the children paint or color them. Use
this
Leaf Pattern or the leaf template above
Pilgrim Crafts
*Pilgrim bag puppets are here
Pilgrim
Hat for Girls
Another Paper Bonnet
Pilgrim
Hat for Boys
Easy Pilgrim Hat
I would go one step further with this and paint
the top part of the hat with glue solution(1/3 water to 2/3 white glue).
Use a large brush. This will stiffen the top so that it doesn't colapse
as easily
Another
Pilgrim Hat from FamilyFun
Paper Cup Pilgrim Boy These are from Activity
Village and are real cute. For young children, I would make patterns
for the clothes that they can cut out.
Paper Cup Pilgrim Girl
Paper Cup Indian Chief
Easy Pilgrim
Paper Plate Craft Cut centers from two paper plates (with the
ripples around the edge). Use edge for girl's hat and collars. Cut
hat from black paper, add ribbon to lady Pilgrim, and glue yellow yarn
for hair. This idea is from Michaels
Clay Pot Pilgrim Girl
Clay Pot Pilgrim Hat Centerpiece
Pilgrim
Family Centerpiece Another cute centerpiece made from paper
towel tubes (from Better Homes and Gardens)
Pilgrim
Friends Clothing for friends. Get the dolls
here. These are in
color or are available in black and white
Pilgrim Hat Place Cards from 3" Pots
Pilgrim and
Indian Paper/Brad Puppets
Printable Thanksgiving Jigsaw Puzzles
These have to be cut out
by an adult
Puppets
Pilgrim
Bag Puppets Choose a
Girl or a
Boy and
Pilgrim Hats. Add arms and
clothes if you wish
Indian
Boy Bag Puppet
Turkey
Puppet This is a cute turkey puppet using a brown sock and
construction paper
Mayflower Crafts
Sailing
Mayflower Craft An easy paper craft with ship and sail patterns
A Map
and the Mayflower Make a map of the pilgrims voyage and a miniature
Mayflower
Miscellaneous Thanksgiving Crafts
Make an "In Everything Give
Thanks" Door Knob Hanger or Wall Placque
Print out two sets per page. Cut out and glue to white or colored
cardstock. Punch holes and add yarn or ribbon to top. Laminate to last
longer
Thanksgiving Kids Table This is from HGTV and includes
directions for a paper bag turkey centerpiece, pilgrim hats, and more
Make a Thanksgiving Wall
Hanging
Print and cut banner on sides and bottom only. Bend and glue top of
sheet over an 8" dowel rod. Tie yarn to dowel rod and hang banner on the
wall. (an alternative is to print the banner on card stock and then cut
out banner, punch holes in top and attach yarn)
Paper
Plate Cornucopia This is a clever way to make a cornucopia
A
Printable Thanksgiving Activity Book for Early Readers
There
is a page for each letter of Thanksgiving. This is from
EnchantedLearning.com
Kids
Domain A variety of Thanksgiving crafts here
DLTK
Thanksgiving Crafts A variety of Thanksgiving crafts for different
ages
Tabletop
Crafts from familyfun.go.com
Scarecrow Puppet Children can
color the scarecrow
How to make the puppet
Paper
Scarecrow Directions and patterns for a paper scarecrow
Dishtowel Scarecrow
Harvest
Flip Book Just cut and staple the flip book pictures together.
Then flip the pages and watch the cornucopia fill with fruit and
vegetables
Send an E-card
(Give Thanks)
Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart Jigsaw Puzzle
35 pieces
88 pieces
108 pieces
234 pieces
Psalm 92:1-2 (KJV) Thanksgiving
Jigsaw Puzzle
48 pieces
88 pieces
Wild Turkey Jigsaw
Puzzle (35 pieces) Click run to play on your computer
Pilgrims At Home Jigsaw Puzzle
(40 pieces) Click run to play on your computer
197 pieces here
Kids
Table Puzzle Placemats Choose from several placemats with coloring
or puzzles on them. There are also kids table decorations at this site.
(PDF format)
Psalms of
Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle (For older students or adults - 26
clues)
Thanksgiving Memory Game
Print two copies for a 20 card game. If you want to print a back on the
cards, turn the sheet over and
print this on the back
Thanksgiving
Fun for Kids Here are some fun party or classroom games
from Bethany Roberts' site
Thanksgiving Printables from Activity Village
Thankful
Game
Thanksgiving Games for Kids and their Families Many of these
games can be used in a classroom or Sunday School class
Children's
Games for Thanksgiving
Turkey Lurkey File Folder Games
Thanksgiving Memory Game
(2 sheets) print on, or glue to
cardstock
Thanksgiving and Thanks Acrostic Poems Children can
create a poem from the word Thanks, Thankful, or Thanksgiving. They
could also list things for which they are thankful beginning with
the letters. These are from Activity Village
Thanksgiving Dinner Word Search
(18 words)
Thanksgiving Word Search
(17 words)
Give
Thanks
This game is from ChildrensMinistry.com
A
Collection of Puzzles from the Holiday Zone
Psalms of
Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle You will need to look up many of these
verses to complete this puzzle. This is for older students or adults
Thanksgiving
Word Puzzles Wordsearch and crossword puzzles with beginner, medium,
and harder levels from which to choose
Thanksgiving
Crossword
This is from abcteach.com
Another
Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle This is from abcteach.com
Another Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle (8 clues)
Annies
Thanksgiving Games and Activities
Thanksgiving
Puzzles and Games from akidsheart.com
Thanksgiving
Day Crossword Puzzle (8 clues)
Audrey's
Thanksgiving Page
Send an E-card
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