Thanksgiving Fun

Lesson Plan - Get It!

Audio:

• Would you like to learn what a Thanksgiving tree is?

• Does it sound like fun to create one?

It is!

First, read along with a book about Squanto and the first Thanksgiving. Squanto was a Native American known for helping the Pilgrims.

• How did Squanto help the Pilgrims?

• Why did Squanto and the Pilgrims celebrate the first Thanksgiving?

Squanto and the Pilgrims were giving thanks for surviving the winter.

The Pilgrims were very grateful to Squanto for teaching them how to grow food and stay warm.

• What do you think the word thanksgiving means?

Let's move along to the Got It? section to find out!