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Thanksgiving Unit Study for Preschool and Kindergarten

November 3, 2011 By Dianna Kennedy · Disclosure: This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. {I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.}

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It’s time to visit Grandma and carve up the turkey! To get you in the holiday spirit, I have a list of ten Thanksgiving books that are perfect as the start for a Thanksgiving unit study for preschool and kindergarten children. For more fun and to help you put together the unit study, I have crafts, food, printables and more also included!

Putting together a Thanksgiving Unit Study for Preschool and Kindergarten children? You'll want to check out this post of books, activities, crafts, printables, and more to put together a wonderful Thanksgiving Unit Study.

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Thanksgiving Unit Study for Preschool and Kindergarten

curious george thanksgiving

1. Happy Thanksgiving, Curious George

My boys love any story of Curious George, and the short poems contained here really capture their attention. Best for ages baby through preschool.

turkey mosaic

Get your Thanksgiving crafts started with some turkey mosaic crafts – these are great for building scissor and fine motor skills.

Fancy Nancy Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Banquet

2. Fancy Nancy: Our Thanksgiving Feast

If you’ve got girls in your home, they’re sure to be Fancy Nancy fans. This tale about Nancy’s Thanksgiving dinner will keep your children entertained.

Looking for dessert ideas? What about turkey cookies and more?

 

Need to keep children occupied at the ‘little table’? Try on this turkey color bingo for size. You could also try the Thanksgiving Activity Page/Placemat free printable.

Thanksgiving Place Mat or Activity Page - Free Printable
thanksgiving is for giving thanks

3. Thanksgiving is for Giving Thanks

Encourage thankfulness among even the youngest members of your family with this sweet book. Bright, colorful illustrations and simple verse will delight babies through preschoolers.

felt leaves craft

For a Thanksgiving unit study for preschool and kindergarten children, you could try this felt leaves craft (with help from parents)

the littlest pilgrim

4. The Littlest Pilgrim

Mini is the smallest Pilgrim in her village — too small to bake, too small to sew or fish. Remind your wee ones that we’re never too small to make a friend with this delightful story.

thanksgiving unit study printable

Ready to print out a Thanksgiving pack? This set could be used for toddlers, preschoolers or kindergarten students. Add to the fun with your own Pilgrim playset!

night before thanksgiving
5. The Night Before Thanksgiving

If you’ve read The Night Before Christmas to your children, they will quickly recognize the syntax in this adorable book. Taking a creative spin on the Christmas classic, this is sure to become a family favorite.

thanksgiving decor printables

You can decorate your table for your Thanksgiving feast with these kid friendly printables.

cornucopia mosaic

Little ones can practice their fine motor skills and cutting skills with this cornucopia mosaic. Simply cut tissue paper into small squares, give your child some glue, and let him express his creativity!

Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving

6. The Pilgrims’ First Thanksgiving

This classic has been recently updated with new illustrations, and is filled with details with which children can relate. Best for ages 4-8.

Have fun with Thanksgiving fingerplays, songs and more from Oopsy Daisy.

I know an old lady who swallowed a pie!
7. I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie!

Get ready for gobs of giggles! I can’t pull this book off my shelf without my kids dissolving into fits of laughter!

See what all the fun is about, with this story of an old lady whose eyes are certainly bigger than her stomach!

You can make a fun paper bag puppet activity to go along with this story, thanks to Almost Unschoolers.

ten fat turkeys

8. Ten Fat Turkeys

You can work on counting skills with this book designed for preschoolers.

montessori turkey math game

Don’t miss 2 Teaching Mommies Thanksgiving pack for more math practice.

Free Printable 3D Turkey Cut Out Craft

The kids can use this free printable 3D turkey cut out craft to put together their very own fat turkey. These would also make a super cute centerpiece or decoration for your Thanksgiving table.
Thanks for Thanksgiving

9. Thanks for Thanksgiving

Help teach your children to be thankful for all things, big and small, with this delightful book. It even includes an area for you to write things for which you are thankful.

thanksgiving tot pack

Check out this Thanksgiving pack with letter practice, sizing, numbers, dot to dot and more!

Thanksgiving Rules
10. Thanksgiving Rules

For grown ups, Thanksgiving and other holiday celebrations are old hat. Children may not know what to expect – this tale gives a tongue-in-cheek look at the preparation for Thanksgiving, all the way from cleaning the house to dessert.

fall playdough

You can keep little hands busy with fall playdough.

Looking for even MORE Thanksgiving resources? You’ll find more books here, and check out my Pinterest Thanksgiving board for other ideas.

Other Thanksgiving Posts You May Love:

Free Thanksgiving Word Search Puzzle Printables {The download has two versions - an easier one and a harder one}


Putting together a Thanksgiving Unit Study for Preschool and Kindergarten children? You'll want to check out this post of books, activities, crafts, printables, and more to put together a wonderful Thanksgiving Unit Study.

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About Dianna Kennedy

Dianna Kennedy is the mother of six, writing at The Kennedy Adventures. She's a relaxed classical homeschooler, and loves to share practical tips for today's Catholic parent.
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  1. Jen says

    November 3, 2011 at 7:58 am

    Great book suggestions and crafts! I didn’t realized Fancy Nancy had a Thanksgiving book, that’s a must have for our family as well as the Curious George book.

    Reply
    • Dianna says

      November 6, 2011 at 2:00 am

      Thanks, Jen!
      My daughter is a huge fan of all things Fancy Nancy, as well as Pinkalicious, etc. Curious George is a favorite in my house as well.

      Reply
  2. Mrs. Mary Joy Pershing @Learning to Live a Surrendered Life says

    November 3, 2011 at 9:59 am

    This is excellent! I am going to use some of the ideas in our own Thanksgiving Unit study!

    I would love for you to link up with my “Thankful Thursdays”!!! God bless you!

    Blessings!

    Mrs Mary Joy Pershing

    Reply
    • Dianna says

      November 6, 2011 at 2:03 am

      Thanks for stopping by! I’m collecting lots of ideas on Pinterest!

      I’ll try to stop by for Thankful Thursdays soon!

      Reply
  3. Sally says

    November 4, 2011 at 12:12 am

    Pinned with much exuberance!

    Reply
    • Dianna says

      November 6, 2011 at 2:08 am

      Thanks, Sally!

      Reply
  4. mom to 2 posh lil divas says

    November 6, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    so many fun ideas love the mosaics and the Littlest pilgrim is one of my favorite stories to read to little ones!

    would love for you to share on – the Sunday Showcase- http://momto2poshlildivas.blogspot.com/search/label/Sunday%20Showcase

    Bern

    Reply
    • Dianna Kennedy says

      November 7, 2011 at 7:24 pm

      Waving to Bern …. that story is so sweet!

      I’ll be linking up!

      Reply
  5. Beth says

    November 6, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    LOVE this!!How have I not found your blog before? This is a wonderful collection of resources & ideas – THANKS!I would love for you to come link up at my TGIF Linky Party – http://livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com/search/label/Linkey%20Parties
    Beth =-)

    Reply
    • Dianna Kennedy says

      November 7, 2011 at 7:26 pm

      Thanks for the kind comments, Beth! I can’t take credit for the crafty ideas ….. they are all a product of me scouring Pinterest!

      I’ll be happy to drop by TGIF!

      Reply
    • Dianna Kennedy says

      November 7, 2011 at 7:26 pm

      Thanks for the kind comments, Beth! I can’t take credit for the crafty ideas ….. they are all a product of me scouring Pinterest!

      I’ll be happy to drop by TGIF!

      Reply
  6. Penny says

    November 6, 2011 at 9:01 pm

    I love this! I wish my children were younger to do this. I especially love anything Curious George.

    Reply
  7. Marlynn says

    November 7, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    Thanks for the suggestions! It helps me as busy, busy mom!!!

    Reply
  8. Ledys says

    November 8, 2011 at 7:17 am

    Hi! Visiting from Tip Junkie, and just wanted to thank you for this great list of resources. I’ll be sure to work on some of these with my girls this month. Thanks!

    Reply
  9. Amy says

    November 8, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    Wow! So many great ideas! I’m always looking for things like this to do with my 3 yr old in “home preschool.” I’d love for you to link this up at my holiday party so my readers can see too!

    http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2011/11/our-home-for-holidays-party.html

    Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    November 9, 2011 at 9:34 am

    I didn’t know Curious George had a Thanksgiving book– must check the library! Love the post! Great ideas!

    Stopping by from Preschool Corner from Homeschool Creations!

    Reply
  11. Childlife says

    November 13, 2011 at 10:26 pm

    Wow — what a bundle of great ideas! I especially love your turkey mosaics — too cute! We’ll have to give those a whirl!

    Michelle @ 5MFSN

    Reply
  12. Layla Z says

    November 3, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    The cornucopia mosaic template seams to be not working.
    Any advice?
    Thx, otherwise love it all!

    Reply
    • Dianna Kennedy says

      November 3, 2013 at 4:05 pm

      Darn it! I looked it up, and not only did the site change, but I can’t find the template. Erica has some instructions here, but you’ll have to find another cornucopia template. http://www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/blog/2009/11/mosaic-cornucopia-craft.html

      Reply

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