Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and I want my kids to be as excited about it as I am. Last year,we did a Thanksgiving Calendar. If you're looking for a Thanksgiving project that will help your children learn to be excited all year long, this would be a great one to try.
Materials for your Thanksgiving Calendar
Large piece of butcher paper
Markers
How to make your own Thanksgiving Calendar
At the beginning of the November, I drew a large calendar on a piece of butcher paper, and pinned it to the wall. I marked Thanksgiving day with a circle. Each day in November, we reviewed what holiday was approaching. Since we were living in a country that does not observe Thanksgiving, I felt a special urgency to make sure that my preschoolers were aware of it.
My then three-year-old, chose something that he was thankful for, and I drew a picture of it on that day's square. Originally, I thought he would draw the picture, but that was a stretch. After my attempt at drawing, I would encourage him to thank God out loud for his chosen item.
This activity did build excitement for the coming holiday, and after a month of practicing, it became natural for my son to just announce, "I'm thankful for . . ."
Materials for your Thanksgiving Calendar
Large piece of butcher paper
Markers
How to make your own Thanksgiving Calendar
At the beginning of the November, I drew a large calendar on a piece of butcher paper, and pinned it to the wall. I marked Thanksgiving day with a circle. Each day in November, we reviewed what holiday was approaching. Since we were living in a country that does not observe Thanksgiving, I felt a special urgency to make sure that my preschoolers were aware of it.
My then three-year-old, chose something that he was thankful for, and I drew a picture of it on that day's square. Originally, I thought he would draw the picture, but that was a stretch. After my attempt at drawing, I would encourage him to thank God out loud for his chosen item.
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