Story Notes and Extras

 

The Turkey That Wanted To Know What’s Cook’n

 

Written and presented by Sean Hunter

 

Talk and Discover

for parents, teachers, families, children and friends to enjoy

 

What do you think it was that King Hop A’Tommas smelt cook’n

As he hopped around?

What do you like to smell cook’n?

If you had a garden, what would you grow for Thanksgiving?

 

More Talk, and Discover

 

What is something good to make for Thanksgiving diner?

Who would you invite to celebrate Thanksgiving with you?

Why is it good to be thankful?

 

Learning With Art

 

Draw a picture of King Hop A’Tommas.

Draw a picture of a pilgrim.

Draw a picture of one of King Hop A’Tommas’s friends.

 

Being Thankful

 

What do you have to be thankful for?

What are some of the blessings that you receive each day?

What are some of the ways your family celebrates Thanksgiving?

 

A Question For Everyone

 

What special two words can you use to let someone know that you are grateful?

 

More Talk, Talk and Discover

 

Why do you think the Pilgrims had a day of Thanksgiving?

What does King Hop A’Tommas have to be thankful for?

What are some of the ways that you can help celebrate Thanksgiving?

 

Being A Good Listener

 

When did King Hop A’Tommas enjoy?

What did King Hop A’Tommas first see cooking in the kitchen?

What were the children grateful for?

 

Extra Credit 

 

How fast can a turkey run?

How fast can a turkey fly?

Where do turkeys sleep?

 

Bonus Question

 

Why is the moth of November a good time to celebrate Thanksgiving? 

 

Extra, Extra Credit

 

What sound do turkeys make when they talk?

 

A Little Bit of Thanksgiving History

 

Where did the Pilgrims celebrate their first Thanksgiving?

In what year did George Washington first declare a national day of Thanksgiving?

When did Abraham Lincoln declare Thanksgiving as a holiday?

 

Thanksgiving Around The World

 

When is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada?

How is Thanksgiving celebrated in Germany?