Emotions
How might someone feel when they get to eat their favorite Thanksgiving dessert?
Happy, excited, or joyful.
What large bird is the most famous animal symbol of Thanksgiving?
Turkey.
What warm, orange pie is popular to eat at Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin pie.
What giant morning event features music and huge character balloons on TV?
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
What do we call our parents' parents?
Grandparents (Grandma and Grandpa).
If a room full of holiday guests gets too loud and noisy, what is a helpful thing to do?
Take a break in a quiet space or ask for noise-canceling headphones.
What sound does a turkey make?
Gobble, gobble.
What soft, yellow dish is made by boiling and crushing potatoes with butter and milk?
Mashed potatoes.
What popular sport do many people watch on TV on Thanksgiving afternoon?
Football.
What polite phrase should you say when a family member passes you food at the table?
"Thank you."
What word describes the warm feeling of appreciating the good things and good people in your life?
Being thankful or grateful (gratitude).
What small, bushy-tailed animal gathers acorns to store for winter during the fall?
A squirrel.
What bright red, sweet and tart sauce is often eaten with turkey?
Cranberry sauce.
What helpful activity can you do after dinner to help clean up the table?
Carrying your plate to the sink or clearing the table.
What relation are your aunt and uncle's children to you?
Cousins
How might a family member feel if you make them a nice card or give them a compliment?
Loved, appreciated, or happy.
What is the floppy red skin that hangs over a turkey's beak called?
A snood.
What savory bread dish is baked alongside or inside the turkey?
Stuffing (or dressing).
What mealtime tradition involves going around the table so everyone can name one thing they appreciate?
Sharing what you are thankful for (giving thanks).
What is a friendly, comfortable way to greet a family member when they arrive at your home?
A wave, a smile, a high-five, or a hug.
If two people want to play with the same toy or game on Thanksgiving, what can they do so both feel happy?
Take turns, share, or set a timer.
What forest animal eats extra food in the fall so it can sleep all winter long?
A bear.
What yellow vegetable grows on a cob and can be eaten with butter?
Corn.
What fun outdoor activity lets you hear the crunch under your shoes on a crisp fall day?
Walking in the fall leaves / Taking a nature walk.
What does it mean when family members work together to prepare dinner or set the table?
Teamwork or helping out.