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    8 Thanksgiving Resources for Teachers

    Books, lesson plans, crafts, and more! Happy Thanksgiving!

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    1. Get in the holiday spirit with Thanksgiving-themed read-alouds

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    Picture books like Dav Pilkey's 'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving are sure to be a hit with students in grades PreK–2. (There's even a lesson plan to accompany it!)

    2. Break out the art supplies to make Thanksgiving crafts

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    Who doesn't love arts & crafts? This festive decoration allows students to express what they are most thankful for.

    3. Help students give back with a special writing project

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    This Thanksgiving, students can get involved with an organization like Project FIND. Handmade cards with heartfelt messages will be delivered to senior citizens on Thanksgiving Day.

    4. Take a virtual field trip to Plimoth Plantation

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    Video tours and slideshows help illustrate the first Thanksgiving. The virtual field trip is accompanied by Common Core–aligned lessons and activities for grades PreK–2, 3–5, and 6–8.

    5. Brush up on Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade trivia

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    Did you know 50 million viewers tune in to watch the Parade each year? Or that in 1927 there were only three balloons featured? We've got more fun facts here.

    6. Gobble up Thanksgiving printables and coloring sheets

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    Additional resources are available for download on our Parents site.

    7. Bring Thanksgiving to life with historical fiction

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    Books like Kathryn Lasky's A Journey to the New World--part of the Dear America series--bring history to life. (Free discussion guides and an interview with the author are also available!)

    8. Play a little I SPY with the Thanksgiving edition

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    Easy-to-read riddles are paired with Thanksgiving-themed photographs for a festive I SPY search.

    Teachers, how are you celebrating Thanksgiving in the classroom?

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