Activities, Reading, Drawing, Coloring, etc ~ Thanksgiving PDF Bundle
by Ashlynn GreenThis packet includes drawing, coloring, counting, reading, answering questions, a word search, brainstorming, and writing—all centered around Thanksgiving themes.
What’s Inside:
- Educational Reading Passage: Introduces students to the story of Thanksgiving with a historical narrative. This is the only page that might be best done reading it as a group for the younger grades.
- Reading Comprehension Questions: Test students’ understanding with multiple-choice questions and an open-ended prompt.
- Creative Brainstorming and Writing Prompt: Encourage gratitude-focused brainstorming
- "I can be Thankful" Writing: Use the Brainstorming to create a short writing entry on what students are thankful for this year.
- Seek, Color, and Count Activity: Fun for younger students to reinforce counting skills and color recognition. This all-in-one resource will add a touch of fun and learning to your Thanksgiving lesson plans, and teachers and students alike will enjoy it
- Thanksgiving Word Search: Boost vocabulary with holiday-themed words.
- Draw the other half: Carefully redraw the other half of a turkey. This can double as a coloring page.
- 7 Pages of work for the students, 1 example page, and 2 answer key pages for teacher use
This Thanksgiving packet allows students to work independently at their own pace, with little to no help. It is perfect for an afternoon of learning, or something extra they can do when they've finished their other work. You can print out the pages simultaneously to make a packet or use pages individually. Add a touch of fun and learning to your Thanksgiving lesson plans with this all-in-one resource that teachers and students alike will enjoy!
By Ashlynn Green
This Thanksgiving word search puzzle is a festive, engaging activity to celebrate the holiday season in the classroom. As students search and find the words, it encourages them to reflect on themes of gratitude, history, and togetherness while reinforcing vocabulary skills. Perfect for an individual or group activity, this word search includes Thanksgiving-related words that inspire conversations about tradition and family.
Word List:
- Blessed
- Bread
- Celebration
- Corn
- Dinner
- Family
- Feast
- Friends
- Home
- Journey
- Mayflower
- Pie
- Pilgrim
- Plentiful
- Plymouth
- Rock
- Pumpkin
- Sharing
- Turkey
- Thanksgiving
Please let me know if you like this activity, and if there are other themes you'd like to see me create in the future!
"I can be thankful" Brainstorming & Writing ~ Thanksgiving
By Ashlynn Green
Keep your students engaged and productive before Thanksgiving break with this fun, meaningful Thanksgiving Brainstorming & Writing Assignment! It’s designed to spark creativity and help students practice organizing ideas in a seasonal, relevant context. Here’s what it includes:
- Engaging brainstorming prompt to inspire unique Thanksgiving themes and topics
- Structured writing exercise that builds students’ creativity and critical thinking skills
- Easy-to-use format that saves you time on prep
- Festive and relevant—perfect for the holiday season and keeping students on task
This resource is ready to go and a great way to blend learning with holiday excitement!
Reading and Questions ~ Thanksgiving
By Ashlynn Green
Looking for an engaging, easy-to-use Thanksgiving resource for your classroom? This Thanksgiving reading comprehension worksheet is perfect for teachers who want to enhance reading skills while bringing holiday spirit to their lessons. Here’s what makes it a great choice for your students:
- High-interest, one-page Thanksgiving story that keeps students engaged and curious about Thanksgiving traditions.
- Multiple-choice questions that are aligned with common core standards, reinforcing key reading comprehension skills like main idea, inference, and vocabulary.
- Short-answer question that prompts students to reflect and respond, helping them develop critical thinking and written expression.
- Printable and ready-to-use for any grade level, saving you time and making lesson planning a breeze. Youngest grades might need help reading the story, but it is age appropriate for all elementary school.
- Perfect for individual, small group, or whole class activities—just print and go, or use it for online assignments.
This Thanksgiving reading activity is a valuable addition to your classroom, helping students build literacy skills while celebrating the holiday!
Seek, Color and Count ~ Thanksgiving
By Ashlynn Green
Boost Thanksgiving fun and learning with the "Thanksgiving Seek, Color, and Count" activity for Your classroom!
Engage your students with an educational coloring activity that sharpens their counting and observation skills. The "Thanksgiving Seek, Color, and Count" worksheet is the perfect addition to your holiday lesson plans, making it a fun and productive break from traditional tasks.
Why Teachers Love This Activity:
- Enhanced Focus: Encourages attention to detail as students hunt for specific Thanksgiving-themed items.
- Skill-Building: Strengthens counting, coloring for precision, and visual perception in an enjoyable way.
- Flexible Use: Ideal for individual work, small group activities/centers, or even a classroom-wide challenge.
Thanksgiving Objects to Seek, Color, and Count:
- Turkeys
- Pies
- Cornucopias
- Hearts
- Leaves
- Corn
- "Thanks" Signs
- Apples
Add a touch of Thanksgiving spirit to your classroom while reinforcing essential skills with this engaging, easy-to-use worksheet. Grab your copy today and make this season both festive and educational!
Draw the Other Half Turkey Edition ~ Thanksgiving
By Ashlynn Green
This Thanksgiving turkey drawing and coloring activity is a perfect resource for teachers looking to engage students while building fine motor skills! Designed as a half-finished turkey guide, this activity encourages creativity as students complete and color the image themselves. Here’s why it’s a great addition to your classroom:
- Promotes fine motor skill development as students draw and color.
- Boosts creativity by allowing kids to design their own version of a turkey.
- Versatile use: ideal for Thanksgiving-themed art, early finishers, or indoor recess.
- Quick and easy to print—a stress-free, mess-free classroom activity!
Add a fun, festive touch to your classroom this Thanksgiving with this engaging, skill-building activity.