Lead the students in a discussion on different Thanksgiving traditions. List these on the board and have each student choose a tradition to illustrate and share with the class. After they have had time to complete the assignment, allow them to share their findings with the class. Talk with students about what people have to be grateful for throughout the year. Direct the discussion towards things that we have that many people do without everyday.
Expressive Arts Give each student several colors of construction paper.
Have them design a cornucopia and cut it out. Next, have the students cut out different types of food to put in their cornucopia and write something on each one that they are grateful for. Display the cornucopias in the classroom or hallway. Allow each student to make his or her own cornhusk doll to be displayed in the classroom. Give the students appropriate colored construction paper.