Thanksgiving Projects

[Jennifer P]

What is everyone doing? I've recorded with my students voice their 4 things that they are thanksful for....but need some more ideas :)

[Lori Vines]

My 3rd and 4th graders are making a 6 slide ppt called My Little Book of Thanks which will be printed on one page and cut/stapled into a little book. We will be practicing formatting, clipart, and google image copy/paste as we think about some of the little things we are thankful for such as hot chocolate with whipped cream on a cold day. 1st and 2nd graders are making a Thanksgiving kerpoof scene with text and captions

[Jennifer H.]

I love this idea! I think my 3rd graders would have a lot of fun with it. Do you mind if I use it?

[Lori Vines]

That's what this site is for!

[Teresa]

I love this idea!

[Kristy]

I stole this idea for my 2nd & 3rd graders and they love it! Thank you!!

[Amy Brown]

I found this site, but haven't had much time to do anything with it other than give it the once over. I thought it may have potential though .http://www.thankfulfor.com/

Another thing we have done is have the students in second grade write down what they think the directions are for cooking a turkey or making dressing, pumpkin pie... The students do the writing/typing in Microsoft Publisher and add the appropriate pictures and then it is compiled and sent home for each class. Many parents have said they keep it as a 2nd grade keepsake.

[Amanda Asbell]

I love the 2nd grade idea. My JK students do this on paper, but I might incorporate it into some SK blogging.

[Rachel Onyskin]

I too like the cooking how tos! Fun idea! I tried the thankfulfor thing... Looks like a place for folks to sign up to share what they are thankful for, but I don't see much purpose in it... and now I can't see how to close the account. :(

[Amanda Asbell]

I also make a T-giving podcast with my PK (3/4 year olds) students. They hand draw their picture and I scan it in or take a picture of them holding it. I add that to their sweet little voices on GB and have a great keepsake for their parents (and them).
My 1st graders make a T-giving ppt that we are going to upload into their blog. I hope to have parents/grandparents/etc comment on it.
I don't have my lesson plan book in front of me, but will come back to post more.
:)
Amanda

[Jenna Stack]

I love the podcast idea! Do you post them anywhere?

[Amanda Asbell]

Here is last years! I am recording this years next week. They always turn out so cute.

[Jennifer P]

thanks everybody! I love the how to cook idea! Might try it this week.

Thanks again for the quick responses!

Jen