Teaching Avery about the election was a huge success. The whole experience of voting with me, watching the poll results come in, and coloring in his own electoral vote map gave him a pretty good idea about how we choose a president. Since then Avery has asked many questions as his little mind continues to process all that he experienced. (For more, and lots of pics, read "Par-tay at the Polls.")
It would be a great thing to do the same with Thanksgiving. I am looking for some activities to do with Avery and Mary Hannah that will teach them about the holiday. Its great to build background, excitement, and understanding as the day approaches. Does anyone have any ideas?
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We have several Thanksgiving books that the girls have been enjoying. We also have a Little People thanksgiving set http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=10&e=storeproduct&pid=38152
They have made feathered turkeys (with feathers and google eyes) and colored some Pilgrim pictures. We will also be making some Thankful turkeys where we write what we are thankful for on the feathers. On Thanksgiving I usually make some Pilgrim and Indian (ahem... Native American) hats with them...
Although you know that Thanksgiving is really all about the Macy's Day Parade, so if you want to teach your children the true meaning of thanksgiving you should join us in NYC for the parade on Thanksgiving Day!!
Rachel
Rachel~
LOL! I want to be there!
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