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Thanksgiving in the USA

Topics Reception
This unit is part of Celebrations Saying Thank You

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Objectives

Early learning goals

  • Know about similarities and differences between others, and among families, communities and traditions.
  • Sing songs and experiment with ways of changing them.
  • Represent ideas, thoughts and feelings through art, role play and stories.

Lesson Planning

Learn about the first Pilgrims in North America and the difficulties they faced until helped by indigenous population. Different ways to say Thank You, including British sign language. Turkey craft activities!

Children will:

  • Learn British sign language for ‘Thank You’ and to say ‘Thank You’ in other languages.
  • Engage in activities representing a traditional Thanksgiving Celebration as celebrated in USA; learn something of the significance of this traditional celebration and have opportunities to respond creatively, imaginatively and meaningfully.
  • Adapt songs about saying ‘Thank You’.
  • Use 'Pobble' website

You Will Need

  • Thank you’ poster started in session 1
  • Free standing globe
  • Map of the world
  • Thanksgiving Day! Discover Thanksgiving History and Fun Holiday Traditions 2013 by Leanne Annett
  • Thanksgiving A Special Celebration 2014 by Gary Dickinson
  • Resources for crafts
  • Role play items
  • Large cardboard box, long pinafores, pilgrim hats, trunk containing household items such as plates, cups, saucepan

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