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Written by: Jill Hammerick,
Lesson title: Thanksgiving
Time: 60 min. / Days: 1 		Content Area: Social Studies
Grade: Kinder
TEKS

Mathematics
  • K.1(C) use numbers to describe how many objects are in a set (through 20).
  • K.7(B) place an object in a specified position.
  • K.9(C) describe, identify, and compare circles, triangles, and rectangles including squares.
Language Arts
  • K.1(E) listen responsively to stories and other texts read aloud, including selections from classic and contemporary works (K-3);
Social Studies
  • K.12(A) identify family customs and traditions and explain their importance;
  • K.15(C) sequence and categorize information;
Marzano Strategies
  • Vocabulary Development
 BigSix Elements
  • Task Definition
  • Use of Information
Materials:
Red, orange, brown, manila, and yellow construction paper Glue Scissors Corn kernels Cookie Sheets

Resources:
Computers with PowerPoint

Procedure:
As a whole class, listen to the book, There was an Old Lady that Swallowed a Pie. After listening to the book, divide students into four groups to work at the stations. Stations include Sequencing, Dressing the Pilgrims, Corn Math and Turkey Art. Give students time to work through each station during the hour time period. For Corn Math: we ran the worksheet and bought kernels of corn. Students glue the number of kernels asked for on the ear of corn. On a sheet of manila paper, (4x16), students glue the ears of corn down in correct number sequence. Sequencing: students put the pictures in order according to the story. We used cookie sheets at the tables and had an answer card as well. Create a Turkey: students used red, orange, yellow, and brown construction paper to create a turkey. The body and head were circles, the legs were rectangles, and the feathers were triangles. We added googly eyes for fun. Dress the Pilgrim: Students click and drag the name of the clothing to the correct arrow. Students add their name to the paper and then can print it.

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