Thanksgiving is a special holiday in the United States and Canada where people give thanks for the harvest and good things from the past year. The story of Thanksgiving often includes the Pilgrims, who came to America seeking religious freedom, and the Wampanoag, Native Americans who helped them survive. Together, they shared a meal, which is considered the first Thanksgiving. Learning about Thanksgiving helps us understand history and appreciate different cultures.
These worksheets will help 1st-grade students learn about the history and traditions of Thanksgiving in an interactive way!
Match the words to their meanings:
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 1. Pilgrim | A. Native Americans who helped the Pilgrims |
| 2. Wampanoag | B. A big meal to celebrate |
| 3. Harvest | C. People who traveled to America for religious freedom |
| 4. Thanksgiving | D. Time to gather crops from the fields |
| 5. Feast | E. A holiday to give thanks |
Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the box: Pilgrims, Wampanoag, thankful, harvest, feast.
The ________ came to America and needed help. The ________ taught them how to grow food from the ________. They were very ________ and celebrated with a big ________.
Imagine you are a Pilgrim or a Wampanoag. What are you thankful for? Draw a picture and write one sentence.
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