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November brings cooler weather, fallen leaves, and the anticipation of Thanksgiving. This month is the perfect opportunity for homeschoolers to teach gratitude, and there are so many wonderful ways for making the entire month of November a special focus on the holiday of thanks. Here are some ideas for activities that will help you instill the meaning of this special time of the year.
1. Look up different ways to say Thank you in different languages (check out etailersdigest.com). Trace around the child’s hand on fall-colored cardstock or construction paper, and cut out multiple hands. Write the words on each hand, and paste the hands together in a wreath shape to make a Thanksgiving wreath.
2. Pull out the construction paper and art supplies, and make cards for different members of the family, having the child detail what he/she appreciates about each person.
3. Have your older child research and write about different Thanksgiving traditions around the country. He/she can present what he/she has written on Thanksgiving day to family and guests.
4. Make a Thanksgiving recipe together, such as sweet potato casserole or pumpkin pie. As you do, talk about the importance of gratitude for the bounty of food we have on a daily basis.
5. Put out a special jar at the beginning of the month, and have each member of the family write down one thing they are thankful for each day of the month and put it in the jar. On Thanksgiving day, pull out all of the papers inside and read each one at the dinner table before eating.
6. Listen to an audiobook about Thanksgiving. Consider Stories of the Prilgrims by Rick Boyer.
7. Do some Thanksgiving crafts. Consider DLTK's Growing Together, or A to Z Home's Cool Homeschooling for ideas. Or you can order a pre-made Thanksgiving craft package that already has everything included.
8. Review scripture passages on gratitude, and do a devotional on the importance of appreciating what we have. Consider Colossians 3:17, Hebrews 13:15, and Psalm 92:1. Read devotionals about Thanksgiving, such as those by Creative Ladies Ministry or Focus on the Family, or children’s devotionals at Keys for Kids.
It is easy to skip over Thanksgiving in our anticipation of Christmas, with all of its hustle, bustle, and commercialism. This year, don’t let this important holiday of gratitude pass by without taking the time to focus on its history and meaning.
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