Thanksgiving Facts
What day of the week is Thanksgiving always on?
Thursday
John hates Thanksgiving. He refuses to eat any of the food. Why won't he eat the food?
He doesn't like it, he's allergic.
This food is big and is a type of protein. It can fly.
A Turkey
Fall/Fall
To drop to the ground
Season
What is something you can talk about at Thanksgiving with your mom?
-Macy's Day Parade
- Are you happy you don't have to work today?
- What is something you're thankful for?
- When you were a kid where did you go to celebrate Thanksgiving?
When is Thanksgiving this year?
11/26/20
Joe took the last piece of pie. His little brother started crying. Why was his brother crying?
He wanted more cake.
This is made out of a small type of fruit and smushed into a sauce. It is usually red/pink. What is it?
Cranberry Sauce
Eight/Ate
Number
Past tense of eat
What is something you can talk about with your dad on Thanksgiving?
-Food
-Macy's Day Parade
- Are you happy you don't have to work today?
- What is something you're thankful for?
- When you were a kid where did you go to celebrate Thanksgiving?
- Are you going to watch football today?
Who were the first people to celebrate Thanksgiving?
Pilgrams and Indians
Sarah was angry. She was in her car but she couldn't move because there was so much traffic. She kept checking her watch. She needed to get to her mom's for Thanksgiving dinner!
Why is Sarah angry?
She was late because there was too much traffic.
People take this vegetable, cook it and mash it. What do they end up making?
Mashed Potatoes
Pound/Pound
Unit of weight (weight of a Turkey is measured in pounds)
To hit something
What is something you can talk about with your sister on Thanksgiving?
-Have you made new friends?
-Do you like being home?
-What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?
-Do you want to shop or watch football?
What year was the first Thanksgiving?
1621
The pile was SO big. Jenna's hands were all wrinkled and white. She felt defeated. Next year she is going to serve dinner on paper plates. Why is Jenna going to use paper plates next year?
Because there were too many dishes to clean and it hurt her hands.
This is a sauce people pour over their turkey. it Starts with the letter G.
Gravy
Squash/Squash
A type of vegetable
pushing down on something to make it flat.
What is something you could ask a friend on Thanksgiving (in person or virtually)?
- What do you eat on Thanksgiving?
- Who are you celebrating with?
-What are you thankful for?
-Where do you celebrate Thanksgiving usually?
What type of food is Turkey? Protein, Fruit, Vegetable or Grain?
Protein
A mom heard loud beeping. She said "OH NO!" and ran into the kitchen. She took dark and hard biscuits out of the oven. What happened? What can she do next time to make sure this doesn't happen again?
The smoke alarm went off because she burnt the biscuits/left them in the over for too long.
Next time she should set a timer.
This is a typical Thanksgiving Dessert. It can come in varieties like apple, pumpkin and cherry. What is it?
Pie
Season/Season
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
To make something flavorful by putting herbs on it
What can you ask one of your other family members or parents friends on thanksgiving (in person or virtually)?
- What do you eat on Thanksgiving?
- Who are you celebrating with?
-What are you thankful for?
-Where do you celebrate Thanksgiving usually?