The first thanksgiving story

The Story of Pilgrims and Thanksgiving

There are a lot of myths surrounding the first Thanksgiving. It's important we learn the facts about this holiday in order to have a fuller understanding of this significant day in American history.

Great way to teach the first Thanksgiving. They’ll love learning and recreating this story, while also practicing their fine motor skills!

Facts about the first Thanksgiving are featured in this printable mini-book. Students will enjoy this arts & crafts activity that will also teach them about Thanksgiving history. As you read through the story with your students, they can color in and animate each page to be more interactive.

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HERE is mini-book we just put together using a pocket chart poem that we wrote a few years back: The pilgrims took a trip across the big blue sea. Riding on the Mayflower America they did see. The winter was so cold. Then spring time warmed them up. They listened as Squanto told how to plant corn, fish, and hunt. And when the crops were gathered a Thanksgiving party did begin with Pilgrims and Indians giving thanks for all brought in! We added to the poem to do a whole class retelling, but…

Sound effects story for the first Thanksgiving

Join us as we teach about the real history of Thanksgiving for kids with this accurate and inclusive resource guide for families.

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Teaching kids about Thanksgiving? Print out this fun story of Thanksgiving for kids easy reader book. They will love it!