Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on gratitude and celebrate the diverse cultures that make up our society. In the classroom, it is important to engage students in conversations about the history and significance of Thanksgiving, as well as to promote inclusivity and empathy. One way to achieve this is by incorporating diverse and thoughtful Thanksgiving books into your classroom library. These books can help students gain a deeper understanding of the holiday and its cultural context, while also fostering dialogue and appreciation for different perspectives. Here are 19 diverse and thoughtful Thanksgiving books that you can consider for your classroom:
1. “Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks” by Margaret Sutherland
2. “Molly’s Pilgrim” by Barbara Cohen
3. “Squanto’s Journey: The Story of the First Thanksgiving” by Joseph Bruchac
4. “The Story of Thanksgiving” by Nancy Skarmeas
5. “1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving” by Catherine O’Neill Grace
6. “Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message” by Chief Jake Swamp
7. “Gracias, The Thanksgiving Turkey” by Joy Cowley
8. “The Very First Americans” by Cara Ashrose
9. “Thank You, Thanksgiving” by David Milgrim
10. “The First Thanksgiving” by Linda Hayward
11. “Pilgrims Of Plymouth” by Susan E. Goodman
12. “Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade” by Melissa Sweet
13. “Thanksgiving Rules” by Laurie Friedman
14. “The Great Thanksgiving Escape” by Mark Fearing
15. “Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving” by Laurie Halse Anderson
16. “The Pilgrim’s First Thanksgiving” by Ann Mcgovern
17. “The Thankful Book” by Todd Parr
18. “Thanksgiving on Thursday” by Mary Pope Osborne
19. “All the World” by Liz Garton Scanlon
By introducing these books in your classroom, you can create a more inclusive Thanksgiving experience for your students. Encourage discussions and reflections on gratitude, kindness, and cultural diversity. Happy reading and happy Thanksgiving!
19 Diverse and Thoughtful Thanksgiving Books for the Classroom
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on gratitude and celebrate the diverse cultures that make up our society. In the classroom, it is important to engage students in conversations about the history and significance of Thanksgiving, as well as to promote inclusivity and empathy. One way to achieve this is by incorporating diverse and thoughtful Thanksgiving books into your classroom library. These books can help students gain a deeper understanding of the holiday and its cultural context, while also fostering dialogue and appreciation for different perspectives. Here are 19 diverse and thoughtful Thanksgiving books that you can consider for your classroom:
1. “Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks” by Margaret Sutherland
2. “Molly’s Pilgrim” by Barbara Cohen
3. “Squanto’s Journey: The Story of the First Thanksgiving” by Joseph Bruchac
4. “The Story of Thanksgiving” by Nancy Skarmeas
5. “1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving” by Catherine O’Neill Grace
6. “Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message” by Chief Jake Swamp
7. “Gracias, The Thanksgiving Turkey” by Joy Cowley
8. “The Very First Americans” by Cara Ashrose
9. “Thank You, Thanksgiving” by David Milgrim
10. “The First Thanksgiving” by Linda Hayward
11. “Pilgrims Of Plymouth” by Susan E. Goodman
12. “Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade” by Melissa Sweet
13. “Thanksgiving Rules” by Laurie Friedman
14. “The Great Thanksgiving Escape” by Mark Fearing
15. “Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving” by Laurie Halse Anderson
16. “The Pilgrim’s First Thanksgiving” by Ann Mcgovern
17. “The Thankful Book” by Todd Parr
18. “Thanksgiving on Thursday” by Mary Pope Osborne
19. “All the World” by Liz Garton Scanlon
By introducing these books in your classroom, you can create a more inclusive Thanksgiving experience for your students. Encourage discussions and reflections on gratitude, kindness, and cultural diversity. Happy reading and happy Thanksgiving!
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