Thanksgiving Day lesson

Here’s a Thanksgiving Day lesson-game script designed for younger students with songs, tasks, and a video:

Thanksgiving Day Lesson-Game for Young Learners

Introduction (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Today, we're celebrating Thanksgiving Day! We'll play games, sing songs, and learn why this holiday is special in the USA. Are you ready?"

Show a Video: "Thanksgiving for Kids" (a short, 3-5 minute video explaining the basics of Thanksgiving). After watching, ask a few simple questions to check understanding:

"What are some foods people eat on Thanksgiving?"

"Why do families get together?"

Part 1: Thanksgiving Vocabulary (10 minutes)

Introduce Key Words: turkey, corn, family, feast, thanks, harvest.

Game: Vocabulary Relay

Split students into two teams. Place picture cards of each Thanksgiving word at the front. Call out a word, and one student from each team must race to touch the correct picture.

Part 2: Thanksgiving Song (10 minutes)

Song: "Ten Little Turkeys" (a simple, repetitive song)

Lyrics:

One little, two little, three little turkeys,

Four little, five little, six little turkeys,

Seven little, eight little, nine little turkeys,

Ten little turkeys for Thanksgiving!

Sing together, then ask students to create hand movements for each line.

Part 3: Thanksgiving “Thank You” Activity (10 minutes)

Discussion: Ask students, “What are you thankful for?” Encourage responses like family, friends, and teachers.

Activity: "Thankful Turkeys"

Give each student a paper cut-out of a turkey. Ask them to write or draw one thing they're thankful for on the turkey’s feathers. Display their “Thankful Turkeys” around the classroom.

Part 4: Thanksgiving Role-Play (15 minutes)

Characters: Pilgrims, Native Americans, and a turkey.

Story: A short skit about the first Thanksgiving

Narrator: "A long time ago, Pilgrims came to America and met the Native Americans. They learned how to grow food and had a big feast together to say thank you."

Students can role-play greeting each other, giving food items, and “feasting.” Let them say simple lines like, "Hello," "Thank you," and "Would you like some corn?"

Conclusion: Thanksgiving Parade (5 minutes)

Parade: Play upbeat Thanksgiving-themed music and have a “parade” where students show off their Thankful Turkeys, giving high-fives and saying “Happy Thanksgiving!” to each other.

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This script creates an engaging Thanksgiving lesson-game that introduces vocabulary, cultural elements, and a playful way to express gratitude.