In Your Classroom
Lets' Be Thankful
Core Connections
On November 26, 1941, President Roosevelt signed a bill establishing the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day. We all love to partake in a bountiful meal and spending time with family members, but do we really know why we celebrate this tradition?
November is month for students to make colorful cut out turkeys and dress up like pilgrims. It is the favorite time of the year for many people because of the beautiful colors and cooling temperatures. Share in this festive season with your students and inspire them with the true history of this event. According to the website Thanks-giving Square , "The First American Thanksgiving Began Long Before 1776". Use this site along with many others to add new ideas to your November unit on Thanksgiving.
Related Links
- Plimoth Plantation: Living Breathing History - A collection of history and articles about Thanksgiving.
- Thanksgiving - A complete collection of Thanksgiving lesson plans for all age groups.
- Thanksgiving Lesson Plans - LessonPlansPage.com brings you activities, plans and much more.
- Happy Thanksgiving - A study of Thanksgiving history in other countries.
- Wampanoag Celebrations - A lesson on how the Wampanoag Indian Tribe celebrates Thanksgiving.
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