Thanksgiving is just over a week away so if you’re looking for some Thanksgiving themed lesson plans and activities, here are five good places to look.
1. National Geographic Kids has games, quizzes, and offline activities appropriate for elementary age students. They also include a short history of Thanksgiving.
2. ABC Teach has numerous free lesson plans, coloring pages, and offline games that are designed for elementary school use.
3. Kaboose offers Thanksgiving themed games as well as jokes and riddles for kids.
4. James Hollis at Teachers Love SMART Boards has developed an excellent list of Thanksgiving lessons that can be done using a SMART Board or other interactive whiteboard.
5. Last, but certainly not least, Larry Ferlazzo has an extensive list of Thanksgiving lesson resources. In general, if there is a holiday in the US, Larry has a list for it.