Helping Kids Put Some "Thanks" in Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is about being grateful for all we have, but how many of us get so focused on getting ready for the feast and the family coming to visit, that the "thanks" in Thanksgiving gets a little lost? We want our kids to grow up being appreciative of the bounty in their lives. Having them help with the preparation of Thanksgiving dinner may be the perfect time to ask them what they are thankful for. While you have them help set the table, ask them what they think Thanksgiving might be like for kids in less fortunate circumstances. These quiet family moments are wonderful times to share important life lessons and the values that you want your children to have. The resources below are about celebrating our Thanksgiving history and getting our children involved with our family traditions:
- Help Prepare Your Family's Thanksgiving Dinner (for Kids)
- Get Your Kids Involved with Thanksgiving Cooking (for Parents)
- Thanksgiving Facts - Census.gov
- Peace Corps Volunteers Celebrate Thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving Timeline
- Congress Establishes Thanksgiving
- History of the Presidential Turkey Pardon
- Lesson Plan:Thanksgiving - Library of Congress
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