Thanksgiving Worksheets

Thanksgiving Games & Activities

Thanksgiving Turkey Pattern Free

Cut out the turkey pattern and the feathers.  Write on the feathers.  Glue them on the turkey's body.

Thanksgiving Bingo Free

Play Thanksgiving Bingo with your class!  Students cut and color the Thanksgiving pictures, then glue them onto the bingo board.

Thanksgiving Diorama Member

Build a diorama scene that depicts the first Thanksgiving dinner.  Students cut and glue the Native Americans and Pilgrims onto the scene.

November Calendar (Thanksgiving) Member

Your kids will love coloring the Pilgrim and Native American at the top of this calendar worksheet.

Turkey Paper with Lines Member

Use this turkey paper to write Thanksgiving stories or poems.

Thanksgiving Puzzles

Thanksgiving Crypto-Code Riddle Member

Solve this Thanksgiving cryptogram picture puzzle to decode a secret message.

Thanksgiving Word Search Member

Find the hidden words: turkey, Pilgrim, Native American, stuffing, Mayflower, and more.

Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle Member

Students can read the Thanksgiving clues and fill in the words on this criss-cross puzzle.

Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension

Thanksgiving Helper (Fiction) Member

Ivy's Mommy, Grandma, and Grandpa are busy in the kitchen, preparing for Thanksgiving. Ivy wants to help. What can she do?
(Approx. Grade Levels: 1-2)

Molly's Thanksgiving Box (Fiction) Member

Molly is convinced that her Thanksgiving is ruined when the electricity goes out. No turkey, no stuffing, and no pumpkin pie. But when she finds a neighbor in need, Molly discovers a new meaning to Thanksgiving.
(Approx. Grade Levels: 2-4)

Wild Turkeys (Non-Fiction) Member

Learn all about wild turkeys, including what they eat, where they live, and how they sleep.
(Approx. Grade Levels: 2-4)

The Thanksgiving Essay (Fiction) Member

Leslie has to write a report on what she's most thankful for this Thanksgiving, but she can't decide on one thing. But after spending the holiday with her family, she knows exactly what she'll write about. Approximately 3rd grade reading level.
(Approx. Grade Levels: 3-4)

A Day of Thanks (Non-Fiction) Member

This informative article compares and contrasts Thanksgiving in the United States to Thanksgiving in Canada. Approximately 3rd grade reading level.
(Approx. Grade Levels: 3-5)

Presidential Turkey Pardons (Non-Fiction) Member

Read about the lucky turkeys that have been pardoned by American presidents throughout history.
(Approx. Grade Levels: 4-5)

Pumpkin Pie (Non-Fiction) Member

Read about the 9,000-year history of pumpkin pie. Approximately 4th grade reading level.
(Approx. Grade Levels: 4-5)

Turkeys versus Eagles (Non-Fiction) Member

Discover why Benjamin Franklin thought the wild turkey would be the ideal bird to symbolize America. Approximately 4th grade reading level.
(Approx. Grade Levels: 4-5)

Turkey Day Friend (Poem) Member

Kids will enjoy this fun poem about a child who befriends a turkey on Thanksgiving.
(Approx. Grade Level: 2)

Writing
Story Pictures

Thanksgiving - Turkey Sign Member

The turkey is holding up a sign.  Write words in the sign, then explain the picture.

Thanksgiving - Turkey with Knife and Fork Free

A turkey, dressed in a bib, is holding up a knife and a fork.  Write a Thanksgiving story to explain why.

Thanksgiving - Vegetarian Turkey Member

A turkey is holding up a sign that says "Vegetarians-R-Us."  Write a silly story to explain the illustration.

Spelling Words

Grade 2 - Thanksgiving Spelling List Member

Main list with second grade Thanksgiving spelling words; Words include: corn, dinner, roll food, and (of course) turkey.

Grade 2 - Thanksgiving Spelling, ABC Order Member

Cut and glue the 2nd grade Thanksgiving spelling words in alphabetical order.

Grade 2 - Thanksgiving Spelling Scramble Member

Unscramble the 2nd grade Thanksgiving spelling words.

Grade 4 - Thanksgiving Spelling List Member

Main list with 4th grade Thanksgiving spelling words; Words include: Native American, cranberries, applesauce, and cornucopia.

Grade 4 - Thanksgiving Spelling - ABC Order Member

Cut & glue activity.  Arrange the Thanksgiving spelling words in alphabetical order.