Simple emotions and experiences are also part of it. Maybe a story about how a first grader felt on their first day of school. They were a bit scared at first but then made a new friend and were happy.
Use vivid pictures. If it's a written story, draw some simple pictures beside it. For example, if the story is about a cat, draw a cute cat.
It can include seeing different animals like monkeys swinging from trees, lions lazing in the sun, and giraffes eating leaves. Maybe also the children's reactions to these animals, like their excitement or fear.
In the first grade setting of a story, you can include elements such as a school cafeteria with trays of food that first - graders might eat, like pizza and applesauce. There could be a playground with swings, slides, and a sandbox. Inside the classroom, there may be posters on the walls with simple words and pictures for learning, and classmates sitting in a circle for story time.
A grade 1 Thanksgiving story could include things like the colorful autumn leaves that are everywhere during Thanksgiving time. The children can say they are thankful for the beautiful scenery outside. Also, the story can involve the gathering of relatives, how everyone hugs and kisses when they meet. And don't forget about the delicious pies and other treats that are typical for Thanksgiving.
Simple costumes like a cat or a pumpkin. For example, a kid could be a black cat with just a headband with cat ears and a painted - on nose. Also, friendly neighbors giving out candies. Maybe a description of the fun of going from house to house in the neighborhood.
Snow activities like making snowmen, having snowball fights, or sledding can be included.
Simple things like the food. For example, turkeys, pumpkin pie, and mashed potatoes can be in the story. Also, the characters like pilgrims and Native Americans are important to include.
Family activities are also great to include. For example, baking cookies together. The process of mixing the dough, using cookie cutters to make different shapes, and then waiting for them to bake. Also, the fun of decorating the cookies with frosting and sprinkles. It's a simple but really enjoyable activity for a 1st grader during the holidays.
Simple things like making hand - drawn cards for family. Maybe a story about helping mom cook a Thanksgiving dish like mashed potatoes.
In a 3rd grade level story, you can include friendship. For instance, two friends helping each other out, like a mouse helping a cat when the cat is stuck in a tree. There can be lessons learned too, like sharing is caring. And the setting can be a familiar place like a schoolyard or a park. It can also have a bit of magic or something extraordinary in a simple way, like a flower that can talk but only says kind words.