If you’re looking for some fun, functional and FREE Thanksgiving-themed activities leading up to Turkey Day, look no further! I have a “hot out of the oven” treat in my TpT store that will satisfy your turkey-cravings as well as some delicious “leftovers”–(a few things I shared last year that are worth sharing again, ’cause like they say, “leftovers taste even better the next day!”)
1–The Juiciest Turkey Ever!! (originally posted November 2012)
Download and print out the step-by-step activity here. Each step contains ways to build language through DESCRIBING, COMPARING, CATEGORIZING, SEQUENCING, DEFINING, and DIRECTION FOLLOWING. Incorporate the pictures into your language lesson. If permitted, make this task truly MULTISENSORY by using the actual ingredients in the classroom. If this is not possible, send home the printouts so parent can create the project at home with their child.
2–Turkey Leftovers Cornucopia (originally posted November 2012)
Looking for a fun way to teach new Thanksgiving Vocabulary? I created a game called “BUTTERBALL BINGO” . Download this printable freebie of three bingo sheets. Each sheet contains nine different vocabulary words for a total of 27 terms to learn. Then download and print out the bingo answer key. Cut cards apart, shuffle and place in a pile or put all cards in a basket. Have students take turns picking a card. After reading the definition to them, they must determine if they have the correct picture/word on their card that fits the definition. The first to fill all nine of the spaces on their card is the winner!! (Use colored chips, pennies or other tokens to cover spaces).
I created a FREEBIE table manners matching game, using my Custom Boards app, as a way to discuss table manners in an interactive and fun way. Make copies of this visual and have your kiddos hang it on their refrigerators at home–or cut apart, mix up and then match up the pictures and phrases that go together.
4–A Feast of Turkey Topics {Thanksgiving Main Ideas and Supporting Details}
And finally, you’re definitely gonna want to get your hands on this savory FREEBIE from my TpT store! Make learning main ideas and supporting details fun with the turkey analogy visual aid I’ve included and 12 topics, main ideas and supporting details cards! Your upper elementary, middle and even high school students will get plenty of use out of this activity themed around Thanksgiving writing topics!
I hope you enjoy these Thanksgiving freebies! I’d love to know if you tried any of them out and more importantly what your students thought of the activities! Your comments and feedback are always appreciated!
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