Turkey day is coming fast and sometimes it’s nice to be able to slow down and remember what this day is really about. Not just stuffing our stomachs to bursting!
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday’s starting, we rush through Thanksgiving with our families and move right on to Black Friday shopping and Christmas. And this is the day and age that our newest generations are growing up in. Why not teach your kids a little about the history behind this national holiday and teach them what thankfulness is about.
Here are some fun printable’s to jump start your Thanksgiving season.
Tell your kids about the first Thanksgiving.The Native American’s helped the Pilgrims to survive their first winter in the new land by teaching them to hunt and farm. Then they celebrated together with a feast after the harvest. Have your kids color color in this printable to remember the friendship shown to the Pilgrims at that time.
Have your kids or the whole family join in by thinking of something they are thankful for under every letter of the alphabet. Get creative!
If you print this thankful printable on thinker card stock, it makes a great placemat for the younger kids and keeps them busy thinking, writing, coloring while the adults are chating.
And if you’re looking for a more crafty alternative with scissors, markers and glue, this turkey is just waiting for you to stick his feathers back on complete with all the most important things your kids are thankful for.
Keep the season fresh. Enjoy the family, friends and food and also remind your kids why we gather together in the first place. Happy Thanksgiving!