In Case You Missed It: Thanksgiving Fun Facts

Did you know the first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621? Don?t forget to share our Thanksgiving Fun Facts with your students. Prepare them for the big feast with impressive statistics such as the number of turkey towns and cranberry counties, the states that were forecasted to raise the most turkeys, and more. The accompanying teaching guide offers grade-relevant activities to further the conversation. Examples include creative writing exercises, basic discussion questions, and more.

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Plan ahead. Check out our Holiday Season and Wreaths Across America Day (December 16) resources for teachers to plan for next month!

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