Thanksgiving (Oct 9)

Whether you're looking for social studies activities that teach students about the first Thanksgiving or you need a fun writing activity to keep students engaged as your break approaches, you'll find lots of great ideas of ways to keep your upper elementary students learning in the days leading up to break.

Worksheets and activities for Thanksgiving from an American Teacher site -- but most are relevant to Canadian Thanksgiving

Observing the time-honored tradition of Thanksgiving in your classroom is always a favorite thing to do! Giving thanks and showing appreciation for the gifts we have in our lives is one of the best ways to bond with our students and help them be more mindful of themselves and others.