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Make an "I'm Thankful For..." Placemat Lesson PlanMake an "I'm Thankful For..." Placemat Lesson Plan
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Make an "I'm Thankful For..." Placemat

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Learners compare and contrast what they are thankful for and what the pilgrims were thankful for, and create a Thanksgiving placemat. They read and recite the poem "I'm Thankful For," and create a laminated landscape placemat that depicts the poem and pictures about the poem.

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thanksgiving, Holidays

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i'm thankful for, thanksgiving, thanksgiving placemat, social studies

Pros

  • Prompts kids to compare their lives to the Pilgrims, and to think about text critically
  • A cute way for little learners to celebrate Thanksgiving, and a great gift to send home to families

Cons

  • None

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