thanksgiving

=Storytime= = Thanks for Thanksgiving= The very first Thanksgiving celebration in North America took place in Canada when Martin Frobisher, an explorer from England, arrived in Newfoundland in 1578. Thanksgiving for Canadians is more than giving thanks for the harvest season, it is a celebration of family, friends, and the holiday that brings them all together.

[[image:http://www.spiritsd.ca/eclection//storytimes/thanksgiving/images/thcl1b.gif width="81" height="93" align="middle"]] Stories To Share
I Know An Old Lady That Swallowed A Pie - Alison Jackson This madcap picture book stars a ravenously hungry relative who comes to Thanksgiving dinner with a pie. Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving - Dav Pilkey Patterned as a parody of the celebrated Clement Moore poem, this story of eight baby turkeys unfolds with joyous abandon and crackling vitality, as eight children embark on a Thanksgiving field trip that will change their lives forever. . Turkey Riddles - Katy Hall In this holiday-themed roundup, there are more than 30 groaners, one per page, each accompanied by a painting that gives a few clues, and the answer. Turkey Trouble - Wendi Silvano A turkey tries to hide on Thanksgiving by disguising himself as other animals on the farm.

[[image:http://www.spiritsd.ca/eclection//storytimes/thanksgiving/images/thcl1g.gif width="76" height="92" align="absmiddle"]] Songs and Fingerplays To Share
Praise and Thanksgiving - Wee Sing More Bible Songs Turkey in The Straw - A classic! Gobble, Gobble - Fingerplay from Wee Sing Mr. Turkey

Mr. Turkey's tail is big and wide (Spread fingers) He swings his tail when he walks (Swing hands) His neck is long (Stretch neck) His wattle is red (Stroke chin) And he gobbles when he talks (Open and close hands, and gobble)

[[image:http://www.spiritsd.ca/eclection//teacher_resources/fall_thematic/images_fall/flcl1i.gif width="120" height="95" align="middle"]]Video To Share
Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving Charlie Brown is once again in a pickle, as his erstwhile friends impose upon the hapless would-be-host to provide a memorable and traditional Thanksgiving feast.



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