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Parents and teachers, it’s that time when Thanksgiving teaching ideas and activities will definitely come in handy! In fact, I bet this year they will be especially helpful! For this reason, I have put together a list of Thanksgiving teaching ideas that all kids will love! What’s more, I have also included a full section of Spanish Thanksgiving teaching resources. In order to keep things simple, I have separated the Thanksgiving teaching ideas into categories.

Thanksgiving Teaching Ideas – Lessons & Digital Teaching Resources

• First, be sure to check out this amazing set of Thanksgiving teaching ideas from the Homeschool Mom! Moreover, it is even labeled by age and type!
• Next, here is a great list of Teaching Resources for Thanksgiving from Scholastic.com
• Further, visit this awesome list of Thanksgiving Lessons, Worksheets and Activities from Teacher Planet
• Nurturing Gratitude From the Inside Out: 30 Activities for Grades K–8: “Teach the importance of showing gratitude at any age with a teacher’s guide comprised of thirty activities. Browse the extensive table of contents to find the array of exercises designed to meet the needs of your learners. Scholars take part in thoughtful discussion, work collaboratively, participate hands-on, and so much more.“
• First Thanksgiving Meal: “Cranberries, oysters, lobster, deer, and cabbage were just a few of the foods found on the table at the First Thanksgiving. After reading a two-page passage about the historic meal, class members respond to 10 reading response questions.” For 5th Grade. 
• Interactive Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle: “Solve an eight-question crossword puzzle all about Thanksgiving. Players click on rows and columns, read a question, and answer using the given letters. Hints are provided at a point cost.” For Grades 2-5.
• Interactive Thanksgiving Word Search: “Scholars search through a crossword puzzle to locate a variety of words related to Thanksgiving. Either online or on paper, players highlight or circle their findings. Words disappear from a list after they’ve been located.” For Grades 1-5.
• Another great collection is from PBS/NPR: 9 Fun And Educational Resources To Celebrate Thanksgiving
• Thanksgiving Would You Rather Questions with TpT Digital Activity FREE
• Lastly, this Disguise a Turkey Project FREEBIE is just adorable!

Thanksgiving Teaching Ideas – Games

• Thanksgiving Games The Pilgrim Children Played (FREEBIE!!)
• Turkey War! A Number Sense Game – FREE
• Thanksgiving Challenge Scavenger Hunt Type Activity Print or TpT Digital – FREE

Thanksgiving Teaching Ideas – Crafts

• Turkey Hat
• A Plate Full of Thanksgiving Craftivity
• Turkey Talk Writing Craftivity
• Thanksgiving Activities Free: How to Draw a Turkey, Scarecrow and Pilgrims.
• Turkey / Thanksgiving FREE Craftivity Patterns
• Save the Turkeys! {A Fun Craftivity} – FREE – For Grades K-2.
• Turkey Craft – FREE – For Grades Pre-K-4.

Thanksgiving Teaching Ideas – Printables

• First, Education.com has tons of free printables, including word searches, gratitude journals, coloring pages, worksheets, and more!
• Thanksgiving MathDoku: “Add a festive flair to a game of algebra Sudoku with a Thanksgiving themed math worksheet.” For Grades 4-6.
• November Roll and Color {Free Printables} For Grades K-1.
• Thanksgiving Activities Free Color by Code
• This Thanksgiving – Roll, Add, & Color is a fun, FREE activity
• Finally, Thanksgiving Activities Free – For Grades K-3.

Thanksgiving Books

Spanish Thanksgiving Teaching Ideas

• Color the Turkey! “Your elementary Spanish learners will love coloring in this turkey prior to Thanksgiving Day. Each part of the turkey has a designated color, but learners must match up the number associated with each part with its designated color! What great way to review number and color vocabulary!” -from Lesson Planet
• Next, here is a great collection from Mis Clases Locas
• Additionally, definitely check out “Thanksgiving in Spanish Class: A Mega-Collection of Classroom Ideas” from Spanish Mama
• Further, Srta. Spanish has a great post with lots of ideas for class that will make planning a whole lot easier!
• Finally, here are some fun activities that will work well with both in-person and distance learning classrooms: