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Social Studies Thanksgiving, Grades Pre-K - 12
Sarah Morton's Day, Samuel Eaton's Day, & Tapenum's Day
Explore Colonial Times through literature and corresponding activities and lessons. Discover... | Favorite Thanksgiving Activities Slideshow, Grades K-2
November is a great time to introduce fun Thanksgiving projects, crafts, and activities, such... | |
Set Design for "Pilgrims of Plymouth"
Design a set for "Pilgrims of Plymouth," using dimensions in feet and inches. This arts &... | The First Thanksgiving - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 5 of 7)
Students will learn about the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It's beneficial... | |
Make a Dried Bouquet
Students learn how to make bouquets out of dried peppers or flowers. This was a common Colonial... | Choosing Plymouth - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 3 of 7)
Students will learn about Colonial times and the factors that determined the Pilgrims settling... | |
Colonial New England Food & Cooking
In this Colonial times lesson, students learn about the methods of preparation and the types of... | Life in Plymouth - Pilgrim Study Unit (lesson 6 of 7)
After the challenging first winter of 1620, the Pilgrims made great progress in settling... | |
Pilgrims Meet the New World
Students practice map-reading skills by analyzing a printable map showing the landing of the... | Thanksgiving Fact Sheet
Explore the background of this American holiday - from the first Thanksgiving during Colonial... | |
William Bradford Biography
A brief biography of William Bradford, writer of "Of Plymouth Plantation."... | Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation
Read Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Proclamation, which occurred around Thanksgiving. This is a good... | |
U.S. Holidays Printable Matching Game
Through this printable matching game, children will review the holidays celebrated in the... | Brief History of Thanksgiving
This article describes the first Thanksgiving and gives a brief history of the holiday. | |
Create a Turkey
Color the feathers in this printable activity, and use them to create a fun turkey. This arts... | Presidential Pardon of the Turkey
Did you know that every year the President of the United States pardons a turkey?... | |
Make a Corn Necklace
Students can make a necklace out of corn! This arts and crafts activity is perfect for... | Thanksgiving: Multiple Perspectives
Students will create a landmark that commemorates both the European Settler and the Native... | |
Favorite Thanksgiving Activities Slideshow, Grades 3-6
Enrich class time during the Thanksgiving holiday season by encouraging your students to use... | A Not-So Traditional Thanksgiving
An article describing the conflicting versions of the history of Plymouth, Massachusetts and... |

