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- History of The Holidays: History of Thanksgiving
- The First Thanksgiving: What Really Happened
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- National Day of Mourning
- Thanksgiving: One Word
- Bet You Didn’T Know: Thanksgiving History
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Best for: Pre-K to Early Elementary This is one of the longer Thanksgiving videos for kids, and it’s full of interesting facts. It touches lightly on the Pilgrims, but also includes information about Thanksgiving in other countries and the lengthy history of days of giving thanks.
Best for: Pre-K through Early Elementary Want to learn a whole lot of turkey facts? Try this video from Homeschool Pop. The narration can get a little silly, but younger kids will love it.
Best for: Middle and High School Starting with a brief overview of the Thanksgiving celebration at Plymouth and following through to the first parades and football games, this video takes a very traditional look at the holiday.
Best for: Middle and High School Ready to take another look at the first Thanksgiving? This well-researched video provides a dispassionate look at the interactions of the Puritans and local indigenous people.
Best for: High School If you’re ready to expose your students to a very different point of view, try this honest and plain-spoken explanation of the Day of Mourning. It’s sure to spark conversation in your classroom, which is a good thing.
Best for: Middle and High School Get more details on the National Day of Mourning, and learn stories kids likely haven’t heard before, including the time in 1969 when a group of indigenous people took over Alcatraz island to make their voices heard.
Best for: Middle and High School As you have continuing conversations with your students about Thanksgiving’s true history, watch this video of indigenous people sharing their thoughts on the holiday. While many celebrate the idea of giving thanks, they know that for those of their ancestry, Thanksgiving itself is a complicated day.
Best for: Upper Elementary through High School Did you know the Plymouth thanksgiving celebration lasted three days and didn’t include turkey or potatoes? Or which president was the first to pardon a turkey? Find out in this fun video.
Best for: Pre-K through Early Elementary “You put your right wing in, you put your right wing out. …” You know the rest! Add this to your list of Thanksgiving videos to play when kids need to get up and move.
Best for: Pre-K through Early Elementary Here’s another fun one when your class is ready for a brain break! We bet your students will beg to do this one more than once.
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Kids History: The First Thanksgiving. (3m 7s) tv-pg. A group of children explain what happened on the first Thanksgiving.
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This first set of Thanksgiving videos tells students, through narration and music, general information about Thanksgiving in the United States. From Homeschool Pop, this 8-minute “Thanksgiving for Kids” uses photos, graphics, and animation to give basic information and some lesser-known facts about the Thanksgiving holiday.
Nov 13, 2014 · The First ThanksgivingPeople celebrate Thanksgiving in November. Let's learn about the history of Thanksgiving. ... The First ThanksgivingPeople celebrate Thanksgiving in November. Let's learn ...
Oct 21, 2020 · In 1620 CE the Mayflower crossed from England to North America. Filled to the brim with passengers, livestock, and supplies, they faced many delays before finally reaching the shores of the New World.
