Materials You Need
- Crayons or washable markers
- Real or paper fall leaves
- Brown and orange construction paper
- Glue sticks and child-safe scissors
- Paper plates for pretend pies
Thanksgiving Preschool Lesson Plan
A cozy five-day Thanksgiving theme for preschool and pre-K. Each day has a short circle time talk, one hands-on activity, a free printable and a Nomi video to watch together, so kids learn about fall, family and being thankful.
The Five-Day Plan
| Day | Circle Time | Hands-On Activity | Printable | Song or Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | What is Thanksgiving? | Color the turkey | Thanksgiving Printables Pack | Welcome to My Neighborhood |
| Tuesday | Fall leaves | Leaf color sort | Color Matching Worksheets | Grandma Pearl's Garden |
| Wednesday | Being thankful | Start a thankful tree | Thankful Tree Printable | Welcome to My Neighborhood |
| Thursday | Counting at the table | Count pretend pie slices | Count and Color 1 to 10 | Grandma Pearl's Garden |
| Friday | Family traditions | Draw your family meal | Thanksgiving coloring placemat | Welcome to My Neighborhood |
Free Printables for This Theme
HolidaysThanksgiving Printables Pack
Coloring, counting and crafts for a cozy Thanksgiving.
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HolidaysThankful Tree Printable
Fill the leaves and grow a tree of thankful thoughts.
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Colors, Shapes & SkillsColor Matching Worksheets
Match, sort and color to learn the rainbow.
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Numbers & MathCount and Color 1–10 Worksheets
Count the pictures and color, one number at a time.
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How do I teach Thanksgiving to preschoolers?
Keep it simple and hands-on: talk about sharing a meal with people we love, saying thank you, and the colors and foods of fall.
What is a good Thanksgiving craft for preschool?
A thankful tree, where each child adds a paper leaf with something they are thankful for, works well for ages 2 to 5.
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