Problem Solving
Your cousin reaches for the last piece of pie, but you wanted it too.
What do you do?
Ask to share the last piece
After eating three plates of mashed potatoes and gravy, I couldn’t eat another bite. I’m stuffed!
I’m stuffed means...
very tired - very full
Thanksgiving is a perfect time to express gratitude for the people who support us.
Gratitude means?
thanks, appreciation
Your Grandparents just arrived at your house. How should you start the conversation?
What is "Hi Grandma and Grandpa!"
Ella went to get a slice of pumpkin pie, but it was gone. Crumbs led from the counter to the living room, where her little brother was hiding under the couch.
What can you infer happened to the pie?
Her little brother probably took the pie and is hiding with it.
For Thanksgiving your grandmother always makes turkey and ham. You don't like turkey or ham. When she offers you the food, what should you do?
What is say "no thank you"
When I complained about the cold weather on Thanksgiving, my mom reminded me to count my blessings — at least we have a warm home.
count my blessings means...
What is have a lot to be thankful for
During dinner, my uncle began to narrate funny stories from past Thanksgivings.
narrate means?
tell, describe
Your cousins are spending the entire dinner on their phones and ignoring conversation. How can you encourage interaction without making them feel attacked?
Lead by example, invite participation positively, avoid shaming.
Model Responses:
“Hey, let’s go around the table and share one thing we’re thankful for this year.”
“I have a funny story from school—want to hear it?”
The table was full of turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce. Everyone grabbed their plates and smiled as they sat down.
What can you infer about the family?
They are excited to eat Thanksgiving dinner together.
A new friend is invited to your family’s Thanksgiving dinner and doesn’t know anyone.
How do you help them feel comfortable?
-Introduce them to family members and friends
-Include them in your conversations
-Offer them food
Mark used to drink soda every day, but he decided to go cold turkey.
Cold turkey means...
What is quit completely.
Planning a Thanksgiving meal can be complex, especially when many guests have different preferences,
complex means?
complicated, hard, difficult
Your uncle is watching the football game. How would you start a conversation?
What is "Who is playing?" or "What's the score?"
It’s Thanksgiving Day, and mom's in the kitchen cooking turkey. You hear the smoke alarm go off.
What can you infer?
During Thanksgiving dinner, everyone has finished their first plate. You would love to have more turkey and mashed potatoes, but some family members haven't had a plate to eat yet.
What is the expected behavior in this scenario?
Make sure everyone has had a chance for a first plate before getting seconds.
We were pigging out on apple pie and pumpkin cheesecake during Thanksgiving dinner — there was so much dessert
Pigging out means...
What is eat way too much.
The photos from our last Thanksgiving illustrate how much our family has grown.
illustrate means?
show, display
Your mom is busy in the kitchen. How would you start a conversation?
What is "Hey mom! Do you need any help?"
It’s Thanksgiving dinner, and everyone has finished their first plate. One of your cousins quietly asks you to get them a second plate. Why might your cousin be asking quietly?
They could feel embarrassed about wanting more food.
They may think that others will get upset if they take too much.
They might want to avoid drawing attention to themselves.
Your uncle is teasing you. He keeps saying "You are what you eat!". You're getting mad that he is calling you a turkey. What will you say?
What is politely ask him to stop calling you names.
I can never say no to pumpkin pie — I’ve always had a sweet tooth.
Sweet tooth means...
Liking sweet food
The smell of pumpkin pie helped generate a warm and cozy feeling in the house.
Generate means?
create, cause, make
You friend's family is not doing anything for Thanksgiving. You would like to have him/her come over to have Thanksgiving dinner. How could you ask your parents?
Can my friend join us on Thanksgiving? His/her family is not doing anything on that day, and I would like for ___ to join us for dinner.
Your cousin keeps scrolling through their phone during the meal. How do they feel? How might family members feel?
They may be bored, anxious, or addicted to their phones. Family members might feel annoyed or frustrated that the cousin isn’t paying attention. They can feel left out or ignored if they’re trying to share something.