{"product_id":"thanksgiving-is-for-giving-thanks-kindergarten-read-aloud-companion-activities","title":"Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks | Kindergarten Read-Aloud Companion \u0026 Activities","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks | Kindergarten Read-Aloud Companion \u0026amp; Activities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eCelebrate gratitude while building early literacy, vocabulary, and math skills with this \u003ci\u003eThanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks\u003c\/i\u003e Kindergarten Read-Aloud Companion!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDesigned to accompany a Thanksgiving read-aloud, this collection of printable activities encourages students to make predictions, search illustrations for story details, practice reading and tracing vocabulary, retell key parts of the story, and reflect on the people and things they are thankful for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWith added vocabulary practice, counting activities, picture-based comprehension, and a hands-on thankful turkey craftivity, this resource offers a variety of ways to connect a seasonal read-aloud with Kindergarten learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLet's Make a Prediction!\u003c\/b\u003e – Students use the book's title and cover to draw what they think will happen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Great Thankful Hunt!\u003c\/b\u003e – A checklist encourages students to look closely at the illustrations and find specific items during the read-aloud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVocabulary Cards\u003c\/b\u003e – Introduce and reinforce eight words from the book: thankful, turkey, family, teacher, friends, lollipop, pumpkin pie, and sunny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGiving Thanks Vocabulary\u003c\/b\u003e – Students read, trace, and color vocabulary words while strengthening early literacy and handwriting skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRetell the Story\u003c\/b\u003e – Three picture-based comprehension questions help students recall specific story details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat I'm Thankful For...\u003c\/b\u003e – Students draw something they appreciate and practice expressing gratitude.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMy Thankful Turkey Craftivity\u003c\/b\u003e – Students color, cut, and assemble a turkey, then draw or write what they are thankful for on its feathers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eI Am Thankful For...\u003c\/b\u003e – Color-themed gratitude pages give students additional opportunities to draw or write about what they appreciate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePeople \u0026amp; Things I'm Thankful For\u003c\/b\u003e – Students sort picture cards into categories for people and things, places, and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCount the Lollipops\u003c\/b\u003e – Students count groups of lollipops and record their answers, combining a story connection with early math practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Thank-You Card\u003c\/b\u003e – Students create a card and write, dictate, or draw a message of thanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow Does It Feel to Say Thank You?\u003c\/b\u003e – Students identify feelings associated with expressing gratitude and explain their choices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkills Practiced\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eMaking predictions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eListening comprehension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eStory recall and retelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eEarly reading and vocabulary recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eLetter formation and handwriting practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eVisual observation and discrimination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eSorting and categorizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eCounting and number recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eDrawing and early writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eFine motor skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eGratitude and social-emotional learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy You’ll Will Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLow prep:\u003c\/b\u003e Print the pages you need and prepare materials for your lesson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlexible:\u003c\/b\u003e Use the activities together as a read-aloud companion or mix and match individual pages to suit your classroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKindergarten-friendly:\u003c\/b\u003e Students have opportunities to read, trace, draw, count, sort, and respond to the story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCross-curricular:\u003c\/b\u003e Combine ELA, early math, fine motor practice, and social-emotional learning in one seasonal resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMeaningful:\u003c\/b\u003e Encourage students to think about gratitude and share what matters to them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eKindergarten classrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eThanksgiving read-alouds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eNovember literacy centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eSmall-group instruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eWhole-group storytime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eEarly literacy and math practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eGratitude and Thanksgiving activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This resource is designed to accompany \u003ci\u003eThanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks\u003c\/i\u003e. 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