thanksgiving activities for kids

A story could be about a family that every Thanksgiving donates food to the less fortunate. The kids in the family go with their parents to the local shelter and help serve the meal. It shows the spirit of giving and being thankful for what you have by sharing it with others. It also instills in kids the value of helping those in need during the holiday season.

There are quite a few. You might have parades, family gatherings, and special meals as common activities.

There was a family with a naughty pet dog during Thanksgiving. As the family was setting the table, the dog managed to steal the turkey leg right off the serving plate. It then ran around the house with the leg in its mouth, the family chasing after it. The whole event turned into a wild and funny chase scene, and in the end, they all shared a good laugh and had to make do with other food for the main course.

A story goes that in a Sunday school class on Thanksgiving week, the teacher asked the kids to draw what they were most thankful for. One little girl drew a very strange - looking turkey with a halo on its head. When the teacher asked her why, she said it was a 'holy turkey' that God sent for Thanksgiving. All the kids and the teacher had a good laugh at her creative and innocent idea.

A kid at the Thanksgiving table asks, 'Why does the turkey have such a big fan (its tail feathers)?' His dad answers, 'Because it doesn't want to get too hot while it's cooking in the oven!'

There was a Thanksgiving where the parade balloons outside looked like they were having a fight. One balloon's string got tangled with another's, and they were bouncing all over the place. The kids watching from the window were in stitches, and it made for a great Thanksgiving story. This is a reminder that sometimes the unexpected things that happen during Thanksgiving can create the best memories. It doesn't always have to be about the perfect meal or the traditional activities. These little moments of chaos and laughter are what make Thanksgiving special for kids.

The story of the Pilgrims and Native Americans is a classic Thanksgiving kids story. It tells how the Pilgrims, who had a hard time in the new land, were helped by the Native Americans. They showed them how to grow corn, hunt, and fish. Then they all had a big feast together to celebrate the harvest, which is the origin of Thanksgiving.

Well, one Thanksgiving story for kids could be about a little turkey who's afraid of being eaten but then discovers the true meaning of the holiday and finds a happy ending. It often has colorful illustrations and simple language to keep kids engaged.

Many schools also have their own collections of Thanksgiving stories. Teachers often read these stories to kids during the Thanksgiving season. So, kids can ask their teachers if they can borrow some of those stories to read at home.

Well, there's 'Thanksgiving at the Tappletons' which is really engaging. It shows how a family's Thanksgiving dinner goes wrong in the most humorous ways but they still manage to have a great time in the end. Then there's 'Squanto's Journey: The Story of the First Thanksgiving'. This one is more educational as it details Squanto's role in helping the Pilgrims survive and the subsequent celebration of the first Thanksgiving. Also, 'Arthur's Thanksgiving' is loved by many. It features the well - known character Arthur and his family's Thanksgiving traditions.