{"product_id":"thanksgiving-is-for-giving-thanks-prek-read-aloud-companion-activities","title":"Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks | PreK Read-Aloud Companion \u0026 Activities","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks | PreK 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, build early literacy skills, and bring a little Thanksgiving magic into your preschool classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eThanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks Read-Aloud Companion\u003c\/b\u003e is a low-prep collection of literacy, vocabulary, early math, and gratitude activities designed to accompany a Thanksgiving read-aloud. Students will make predictions, hunt for items in the illustrations, retell story details, explore vocabulary, and think about the people and things that make them thankful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWith a mix of interactive activities, printable worksheets, and a thankful turkey craftivity, this resource makes it easy to turn a seasonal story into meaningful learning experiences for young learners.\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 picture-hunting checklist encourages students to look closely at the illustrations during the read-aloud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVocabulary Cards\u003c\/b\u003e – Introduce and reinforce six words from the book: thankful, turkey, family, teacher, friends, and lollipop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRetell the Story\u003c\/b\u003e – Three picture-based comprehension questions help students recall story details.\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 another way to express 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 people and things, places, and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCount the Lollipops\u003c\/b\u003e – A simple counting activity provides 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 draw or dictate a message of gratitude.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow Does It Feel to Say Thank You?\u003c\/b\u003e – Students identify and discuss feelings associated with expressing gratitude.\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\"\u003eListening comprehension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eMaking predictions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eStory recall and retelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eVocabulary development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eVisual discrimination and observation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eSorting and categorizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eCounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eFine motor skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eDrawing, early writing, and oral expression\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 activities you need and prepare materials for your lesson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlexible:\u003c\/b\u003e Use the pages together as a read-aloud companion or select individual activities to fit your schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDevelopmentally appropriate:\u003c\/b\u003e Picture-based responses, drawing, coloring, and hands-on crafting support young learners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMeaningful:\u003c\/b\u003e Connect a favorite seasonal theme with early learning skills and conversations about gratitude.\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\"\u003ePreschool and Pre-K classrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eThanksgiving literacy centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eNovember read-alouds\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 learning and gratitude 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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