Story Notes and Extras 

Tom - The Thanksgiving Turkey

 

written and presented by Sean Hunter

 

Talk and Discover

for parents, teachers, families and children to enjoy

 

Why is it important to be thankful?

What are your grateful for?

What are some of the blessings of each day?

Why are you proud to be an American?

 

Learning With Art

 

Draw something people enjoy on Thanksgiving.

Draw a picture of something you would be happy to share.

Draw a picture of King Hop A’Tommus.

 

More Talk and Discover

Who is someone you are grateful for?

What were some of the needs for the Colonial Patriots?

What are some of the needs that we have today?

Why is a meal a part of the Thanksgiving celebration?

 

Extra Credit

 

What did Babe Ruth have to be thankful for?

What are some blessings that Helen Keller received?

What does Denzel Washington have to be thankful for?

Why was Charles Lindbergh proud to be an American?

How did being grateful help Dr. Martin Luther King with his work?

 

More Thanksgiving History

 

In what city did George Washington present his Thanksgiving proclamation?

When is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada?

 

Being A Good Host

 

Like the Pilgrims and Indians, what foods would you plan 

for a Thanksgiving dinner and celebration?

 

Links To Share

 

George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation

 

 HYPERLINK "http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gwhtml/gw004.html" http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gwhtml/gw004.html

 

Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation

 

 

 HYPERLINK "http://www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/speeches/thanks.htm" http://www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/speeches/thanks.htm