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Turkey in Disguise- Thanksgiving writing and art project for all ages

Submitted by Shannon P. Disguise Tom Turkey so that he will not be eaten for Thanksgiving! Give students a turkey pattern and have them disguise any way they see fit (or give them your guidelines).  Then have them write about … Continue reading

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Thankful Turkey- Thanksgiving lesson and art project

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5 Fun Ways to Teach Kids about Thanksgiving

From nannyneeded.org The first Thanksgiving as we know it was celebrated in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It was a celebration that was born from the pilgrims desire to give prayers of thanksgiving to God for giving them a good harvest.  … Continue reading

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30 Blogs for Helping to Teach Kids to Be Thankful

From www.becomeananny.com One of the most important lessons that a parent can instill in a child is a sense of gratitude and an appreciation for their relative good fortune when measured against the far less prosperous citizens that make up … Continue reading

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How to Create Pine Cone Turkeys for Thanksgiving

From aupairjobs.com Want festive, homemade Thanksgiving decorations? Need an activity to keep the kids occupied? Pine cone turkeys are the solution to both of these problems. Thanksgiving pine cone turkeys are cute and simple enough that even young children will … Continue reading

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5 Thanksgiving Placemats Kids Can Make- art project

From babysittingjobs.com Posted on September 19, 2012 by admin | in Babysitting Jobs Setting the table for Thanksgiving dinner requires a little more work than a normal family affair, and handmade placements help add the perfect mix of creativity and … Continue reading

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We Are Thankful- Thanksgiving bulletin board

“We Are Thankful” Students write about what they are most thankful. Submitted by Becca S    

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Gobble Up Glyphs- pictorial form of data collection- math and Thanksgiving art project for elementary, bulletin board

  Glyphs are a pictorial form of data collection. Use traditional projects and turn them into mathematical glyphs that allow students to organize and analyze data. In this glyph: Color of body- Tan if going away for Thanksgiving, brown if … Continue reading

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Paper Bag Turkey- Thanksgiving art project for preschool or elementary

    1. Cut strips into paper bag (about 1/3 of way up) to create its tail feathers. Students should have this section colored first. 2. Stuff front of paper bag.  Rubber band it. 3. Add feet, head.    

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Leaves of Thankfulness- Thanksgiving art project, craft

From makingfriends.com Makes a beautiful bulletin board display for you class or Sunday school room You need: Golden Leaf Frames Card Stock in Autumn Colors Scissors Glue Stick Pencil Fine Point Marker Instructions: Gently punch out inner sections of leaves. … Continue reading

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Turkey Cupcakes Recipe- fun Thanksgiving treat

From amazingmoms.com Ingredients nutter butter cookies (1 for each cupcake) double stuf oreo cookies (1 for each cupcake) chocolate cupcakes, baked and cooled chocolate decorator icing white glue 1 sheet brown card stock ½ sheet yellow card stock 1 tube … Continue reading

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Paper Plate Turkey- Thanksgiving art project for elementary students

Use a paper plate or tag board the size of a paper plate for this project. Students tear construction paper us use crayons or markers for this project. Create a very simple pattern for the turkey’s body, or have students … Continue reading

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Turkey Hat Craft- Thanksgiving art project

From makingfriends.com You need: Straw Hat Craft Foam Tacky Glue Hemp Feathers Scissors Instructions: Cut out pieces of craft foam to resemble the turkey shown above. Glue on a loop of hemp for hanging. http://www.makingfriends.com/fallcrafts/hat_turkey.htm

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Fan Tail Turkey Craft- Thanksgiving art project for elementary

From makingfriends.com You need: Paper Fan Fall Colored Paper Orange Turkey Pattern Yellow Turkey Pattern Red Turkey Pattern 6″ Red Satin Cord Red, Orange, Yellow Paint and Paint Brush Glue, Stapler, Scissors Instructions: Open up the fan. Paint stripes of … Continue reading

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