Teaching Themes
Thanksgiving: Everything You Need
Students will see beyond the kids table, as they research the significance of Thanksgiving.
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Articles Life in Plimoth: Elizabeth Hopkins, PilgrimGrades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Elizabeth arrived in America with her husband, two children, and two stepchildren. Here are her answers to students questions about the voyage,... |
Articles Life in Plimoth: John Alden, PilgrimGrades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 John Alden was a cooper, or barrelmaker, on the Mayflower. Here, he answers students' questions on why he stayed in New Plymouth and... |
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Articles Life in Plimoth: John Howland, PilgrimGrades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 After falling overboard on the Mayflower journey, John arrived safely in New England. He has been a servant to the first governor of... |
Articles Life in Plimoth: Priscilla Mullins, PilgrimGrades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Priscilla Mullins traveled on the Mayflower with her parents, her brother, and a servant -- all of whom died during the first winter in... |
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Articles On the Mayflower: Desire Minter, PassengerGrades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Desire is a young girl from Leyden, Holland, traveling on the Mayflower with the governor of the ship, Mr. John Carver, and his household... |
Articles On the Mayflower: Elizabeth Hopkins, PassengerGrades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Elizabeth is traveling to America with her husband and two stepchildren. She's pregnant and may give birth during the voyage. Here are her answers... |
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Articles On the Mayflower: John Alden, Ship's CooperGrades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 John Alden was hired in Southampton, England, to be the cooper aboard the Mayflower. As cooper, he is in charge of the barrels and casks... |
Articles On the Mayflower: Robert Coppin, First MateGrades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 As one of the mates aboard the Mayflower, Robert Coppin assists Master Jones in sailing the ship. He is the only sailor aboard who has... |
Plimoth Plantation Thanksgiving Chat: Part 1Grades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Read the chat with modern-day Manomet Plymouth Wampanoag Native American, Randy Joseph and Pilgrim interpreter, Patience Morton. For Patience, it... |
Articles Plimoth Plantation Thanksgiving Chat 2Grades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Read the chat with modern-day Manomet Plymouth Wampanoag Native American, Randy Joseph and Pilgrim interpreter, Patience Morton. For Patience, it... |
Plimoth Plantation Thanksgiving Chat 3Grades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Read the chat with modern-day Manomet Plymouth Wampanoag Native American, Randy Joseph and Pilgrim interpreter, Patience Morton. For Patience, it... |
Unit Plans Clifford Learns About the First Thanksgiving and So Do We!Grades: PreK–K, 1–2 Students pose as pilgrims and reenact the thanksgiving feast in this playful approach to learning. Topics include the pilgrims'reasons for leaving... |
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Articles Thanksgiving PrintablesGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Eleven free Printables for Thanksgiving, from bulletin board ideas and clip art to free printable door signs to announce you're receiving... |
Colonial CustomsGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Students explore the customs of 17th century Pilgrims and Wampanoag people with these four learning activities. |
Tracing Our Own Family PilgrimagesGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Students track their ancestors' voyages to America in this Thanksgiving lesson plan focused on diverse cultural heritages. |
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Book Resources, Books The Pilgrims' First ThanksgivingGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Full-color illustrations bring to life this historically accurate account of how the children of Plymouth Colony helped make the first... |
It's a Parade! Create Your own holiday floats.Grades: PreK–K, 1–2 Work with your child to create holiday floats and stage a parade. |
Thanksgiving: It's in the BagGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Create flavorful dishes using just five ingredients each. |
