Thanksgiving Resource Collection

 
Giving Thanks at School and at Home

Explore some of the many ways to give thanks this year with our collection of book resources. Show gratitude in a variety of ways such as through food, family, and friendship-themed books and resources. Discover word games, lesson ideas, and hands-on activities to do at home. 

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Run, Turkey, Run

Written by Diane Mayr and Illustrated by Lauren Rader

With Thanksgiving only one day away, can Turkey find a place to hide from the farmer who's looking...

Pre-K - 1st
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Balloons over Broadway

Written and Illustrated by Melissa Sweet

This book tells the story of Tony Sarg, the puppeteer behind the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. Readers...

K - 3rd

Thankful

Written by Eileen Spinelli and Illustrated by Archie Preston

Celebrate everyday blessings, practice thankfulness, and observe the wonderful acts of service that...

Pre-K - 2nd

Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story

Written by Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis Bunten and Illustrated by Garry Meeches

In this Wampanoag story told in a Native tradition, two kids from the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe learn...

Pre-K - 2nd

'Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving

Written and Illustrated by Dav Pilkey

On the day before Thanksgiving, a group of children visit a turkey farm and meet Farmer Mack Nuggett...

Pre-K - 3rd

Peyton Picks the Perfect Pie: A Thanksgiving Celebration

Written by America's Test Kitchen Kids

Peyton is particular. But she's not picky. Grownups use that word a lot. Picky. Picky. Picky. It's...

Pre-K - 3rd

The Thanksgiving Bowl

Written by Virginia Kroll and Illustrated by Philomena O'Neill

When Grandma Grace's Thanksgiving bowl accidentally topples off the table, it travels through...

K - 3rd

Our Table

Written and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Celebrated, bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds brings his signature touch of love and kindness to...

Pre-K - 3rd

Duck for Turkey Day

Written by Jacqueline Jules and Illustrated by Kathryn Mitter

It's almost Thanksgiving, and Tuyet is excited about the holiday and the vacation from school. There...

Pre-K - 3rd
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We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga

Written by Traci Sorell and Illustrated by Frané Lessac
The Cherokee community is grateful for blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is...
Pre-K - 2nd

Not This Turkey!

Written by Jessica Steinberg and Illustrated by Amanda Pike

Mel's Jewish immigrant family makes new holiday traditions after his father wins a Thanksgiving...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Thanksgiving at the Tappletons

Written by Eileen Spinelli
Thanksgiving is always a big day at the Tappletons'. But this Thanksgiving each task is interrupted...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Giving Thanks

Written by Chief Jake Swamp and Illustrated by Erwin Printup
An American Indian celebration of Mother Earth.
Pre-K - 6th
15635

The Great Thanksgiving Escape

Written and Illustrated by Mark Fearing
This kid-friendly take on Thanksgiving is full of family, food, and lots of fun. Gavin and his...
K - 3rd
20549

Being Grateful (Building Character)

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Being Grateful, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can show thankfulness in...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Days to Celebrate: A Full Year of Poetry, People, Holidays, History, Fascinating Facts, and More

Written by Lee Bennett Hopkins and Illustrated by Stephen Alcorn

This book has an astounding array of information to show us that each day of the year gives us a...

3rd - 7th
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Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew: Thanksgiving Thief

Written by Carolyn Keene
This exciting series introduces younger readers to the beloved girl sleuth—her endless curiosity...
2nd - 3rd
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Thanks for Thanksgiving

Written by Julie Markes
Everyone knows that Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks—the question is, where to begin? From the...
Pre-K - Pre-K
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Time for Cranberries

Written by Lisl H. Detlefsen and Illustrated by Jed Henry
When the vines hang heavy with berries that the autumn winds have turned deep red, it's time for...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Truth and Myths about Thanksgiving (History Busters)

Written by L. A. Peacock and Illustrated by Nick Wigsby

How much do you really know about the Pilgrims, Plymouth, Native Americans, and the first...

1st - 4th
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Katie Woo: Katie Saves Thanksgiving

Written by Fran Manushkin
Pedro's and JoJo's families are on their way to Katie's house for Thanksgiving dinner. But the...
2nd - 3rd

Corn Is Maize: The Gift of the Indians

Written and Illustrated by Aliki

In this Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2 book, award-winning author-illustrator Aliki tells the...

Pre-K - 3rd

I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie

Written by Alison Jackson and Illustrated by Judy Schachner

I know an old lady who swallowed a pie, a Thanksgiving pie, which was really too dry.

And with that...

Pre-K - 2nd

Thanksgiving Word Search: Grades 4th-8th

Put your Thanksgiving terminology to the test! Look for words across, down, and diagonally. Print or...

Giving Thanks Guide for Educators

The Giving Thanks printable guide for educators provides suggestions for activating student thinking...

Giving Thanks Extension Activities for Educators

The Giving Thanks printable extension activities for educators provides project based lessons for...

Giving Thanks Guide for Parents and Families

The Giving Thanks printable guide for parents and families provides hands-on activities and ideas...

Giving Thanks Guide for Community Coordinators

The Giving Thanks printable community coordinator guide is designed to be used with multiple age...

Giving Thanks Vocabulary Scaffold

The Giving Thanks printable vocabulary scaffold guide pairs 10 challenge words from the story with...

Giving Thanks Teacher's Guide

This printable and downloadable educator guide for Giving Thanks provides background, focus...

American History Story Sampler

A Story Sampler makes books come alive for children. It is a book-based thematic approach to reading...

Days to Celebrate: Think Tac Toe Extension Activities for Educators

Days to Celebrate printable think tac toe for educators provides STEAM-themed activities which allow...

Days to Celebrate: Guide for Educators

Days to Celebrate printable guide for educators provides suggestions for activating student thinking...

Days to Celebrate: Guide for Parents and Families

Days to Celebrate printable guide for parents and families provides hands-on activities and ideas...

Days to Celebrate: Guide for Community Coordinators

Days to Celebrate printable community coordinator guide is designed to be used with multiple age...