It's almost time for one of my favorite projects every year. My kids will soon be on a quest to save a turkey's life. The hunters will soon be on the prowl searching for the perfect Thanksgiving bird. We've got to help hide those turkeys!
I start with a letter from Mr. Turkey (an original poem written by me)...
Then, I send directions home with the parents.
Once the projects arrive, students get to vote on three categories: Most Creative, Best Disguise, and Most Unusual. I post and we discuss judging criteria. We also discuss the importance of being humble and not voting for oneself. That's always a toughie for first graders. *wink*
There are awards for the three winners as well as blue ribbons to proudly display on their work. Of course, no one goes home empty-handed. Everyone gets an award for simply saving a turkey's life. Finally, we end our festivities with some turkey inspired literacy activities including some of the following:
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My favorite Thanksgiving food is definitely mashed potatoes! I can never get enough! This packet is adorable and I'm sure children love it!!
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My favorite food is actually the turkey!! It's the only time of the year I get it!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thanksgiving food is turkey!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the turkey, the mashed potatoes and gravy, and the mac n cheese! All those good comforting foods... yum!
ReplyDeleteI love the gravy because you can put it on everything! I just drench my plate in it and then everything tastes like "Thanksgiving"!
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I love the potatoes and gravy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! katienussbaum87@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI heart stuffing, and cranberry sauce takes a close second place. :)
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My favorite Thanksgiving food is stuffing and rolls. Yum!!!
ReplyDeleteKaryn
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My favorite dish is any side dish with corn. I love corn.
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I love mashed potatoes with gravy. :)
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I love cheesy potatoes. Which are like twice baked potatoes in a casserole dish...loaded with cream cheese, sour cream and cheese. And more cheese on top for good measure! I could probably skip the turkey in favor of those potatoes!
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I love stuffing.
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I love turkey and my mom's cheesy potatoes.
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My favorite food is dessert of course...pumpkin pie cheesecake. YUM!!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
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I love when our Elf makes his return :) It used to be pumpkin pie, but with food allergies, that's a no no in our house now.
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How cute, I love it.
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This looks so adorable!! Kiddos would love it!!
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Adorable! I love the turkey!
ReplyDeleteAmy
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My favorite is smoked...turkey! (Gasp!)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great fun resource!
ReplyDeleteLindsey - lmburto@gmail.com
I love pumpkin rolls. Such a great resource.. off to go add it to my wish list :)
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ReplyDeleteOh goodness, to choose just one food as it is all so good! My favorite is turkey smothered in cranberry sauce.....yum! It is especially good the next day in a sandwich! Your turkey disguise unit is way too cute! One that my little ones would enjoy doing!
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Sweet potato ANYTHING!!!!!
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My uncle's gravy or pecan pie. abqgreene@gmail.com
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