Givng Thanks and Thanksgiving, Gratitude

READ & SHARE BOOKS: 

Duck and Hippo Give Thanks By Jonathan London
Thanks for Thanksgiving By Julie Markes

Bear Says Thanks By Karma Wilson
Thankful By Eileen Spinelli
Thank You Omu By Oge Mora
The Thankful Book By Todd Parr 
Pete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving By James Dean

Where's Is Baby's Turkey? By Karen Katz 
The Very Fairy Princess: The Attitude of Gratitude By Julie Andrews  
Biscuit is Thankful By Alyssa Satin Capucilli 
Little Critter: Just a Special Thanksgiving By Mercer Mayer
Llama Llama Give Thanks By Anna Dewdney  
Happy Thanksgiving Curious George By H.A. Rey
The Itsy Bitsy Pilgrim By Jeffrey Burton
 Thanksgiving is for Giving Thanks By Margaret Sutherland 
God Gave Us Thankful Hearts By Lisa Tawn Bergen
One Little, Two Little, Three Little Pilgrims By B.G. Hennessy

Songs & Rhymes:

 Thanksgiving Music by Pre-k pages and Youtube


Credit- Brownsburg Public Library and Pinterest 

 

Another Movement activity: Kids can help you put felt turkeys/ clipart turkeys on the black

feltboard and count them and then sing

(Sung to Tune Ten Little Indians )

1 little 2 little 3 little turkeys

4 little 5 little 6 little Turkeys

7 little 8 little 9 little Turkeys

10 little Turkeys say Gobble, Gobble, Gobble!

CRAFTS/PLAY/EXPLORE:

 Napkin Rings and Placemats Kids Can Make
 
Printable Thanksgiving Placemats FREE 

Thankful Crafts Ideas for Kids

I am Thankful Activities and Printables  from TPT $3.00

Turkeys Theme

Turkeys Theme

READ & SHARE BOOKS: 

 10 Fat Turkeys By Tony Johnston
Setting the Turkeys Free By W. Nikola Lisa 

Turkey on the Loose By Sylvie Wickstrom
10 Turkeys in the Road By Brenda Reeves Sturgis
5 Silly Turkeys By Salina Yoon
The Very Stuffed Turkey By Katharine Kenah
Turkey Trouble By Wendi Silvano

How To Catch a Turkey By Adam Wallace 
Turkey Trouble By Wendi Silvano 
There was an old lady who swallowed a Turkey By Lucile Colandro 

Rhymes/Songs:

 Below Rhymes Credit Preschool Education.com
 
Mr. Turkey  

I have a turkey, big and fat.
(Make a fist with one hand-thumb Out for turkey's head)
He spreads his tail and walks like that.
(Attach "tail" by spreading Out fingers of other hand and join together)
His daily corn he would not miss.
(Poke with thumb at floor)
And when he talks, it sounds like this:
Gobble Gobble Gobble

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Did You Ever See A Turkey? 

Sung to: "Did you ever see a Lassie"

Did you ever see a turkey a turkey a turkey
Did you ever see a turkey go this way and that
Go this way and that way and this way and that way
Did you ever see a turkey go this way and that?

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Hello Mr. Turkey 

Sung to: "If You're Happy and You Know It"

Hello, Mr. Turkey how are you?
Hello, Mr. Turkey, how are you?
His feet go wobble, wobble
And his head goes Gobble, Gobble.
Hello, Mr. Turkey, how are you?

 Five Little Turkeys 

Five little turkeys by the barn door,
One waddled off, then there were four.
Four little turkeys out under the tree,
One waddled off, then there were three.
Three little turkeys with nothing to do.
One waddled off, then there were two.
Two little turkeys in the noonday sun,
One waddled off, then there was one.
One little turkey - better run away!
Soon will come Thanksgiving Day.

CRAFT/PRINTABLES/PLAY/EXPLORE:

 

 Thankful Turkey Printable Craft 

Doily Turkey Craft 

Coffee Filter Turkey Craft 

Thanksgiving Preschool Printable FREE 

Thanksgiving Coloring Sheets  

Sensory Table Ideas

 

Mummies Theme

Mummies Theme


Since we are so close to Halloween I thought it would be fun to share  a theme all about mummies today! These mummy books are not scary they will having your kids wanting to wrap themselves up like mummies! Also a perfect idea to use fabric or crepe too for wrapping fun!
 

READ & SHARE:

The Runaway Mummy  By Michael Rex
Ten Little Mummies  By Phillip Yates
The Littlest Mummy By Brandi Dougherty
 Where's My Mummy? By Carolyn Crimi
There Was An Old Mummy Who Swallowed A Spider By Jennifer Ward 
 Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble By Judy Schachner
 Skeleton Meets the Mummy By Steve Metzger

 SONGS/ RYHMES:

 Use Halloween Songs from a CD like the monster mash. 

Do a mummy walk around the room to music of your choice.

Count the Mummies (use clipart or felt mummies)
"Tune of ten little indians song"
1 little, 2 little, 3 little mummies
4 little, 5 little, 6 little mummies
7 little, 8 little, 9 little mummies
10 Little mummies are _____
(Walking at night, humming a tune-- decide which action words you want to use)

CRAFT/EXPLORE:

Yarn Mummies Craft

Sticky Wall Mummy 
 
Mummy Games and Science Activity  
 
Where's My Mummy Story Map Printable 
Halloween Lacing Cards Printable 
 Yarn Wrapped Mummy Craft

Masking tape Mummy
foldable mummy craft
10 cool mummy crafts for kids
Paper plate Mummy Craft  
Mummy Paper Plate Lacing Craft 
Marshmallow Mummy Craft
Tissue Paper Mummy Craft 

SNACK: Mummy Pizza







Spoon and Fabric Wrapped Mummies 

Masking Tape Mummies  

Printable Halloween Emergent Reader  

Mummy Printable Template from I Heart Crafty Things 

Doggone Good New Books preschool and up

 Doggone Good New Books
Preschool and Up

I find it ironic sometimes when themes present themselves to me to blog about. Because I visit two of  my local libraries to find books to read and share with you all. I was surprised to come home with 5 NEW books all a bout Dogs in the same trip!

Share & Read:

A Dog Named Doug By Karma Wilson
Follow along on this  Fun adventure all about Doug the Dog Who loves to Dig! 

Good Rosie! By Kate DiCamillo
Meet Rosie, Fifi, and Maurice who meet each other and slowly warm up to becoming dog pals at the dog park.   

The Great Puppy Invasion By Alastair Heim 
 Join a little boy named teddy and the neighborhood townspeople of Strictville where all work and no play makes for a great day, and and discover how a plethora of puppies can soften even the hardest of hearts in this town. 

My Dog Laughs By Rachel Isadora 
Dogs are amazing! Dogs are a lot of work! And here is the perfect book to help a child understand what is involved in living with one. Lively illustrations show a variety of children learning what makes their dog tick, as they train them, care for them, and play with them.

Rescue and Jessica: A Life Changing Friendship By Jessica Kensky &Patrick Downes - Based on a true story of Jessica and her service dog Rescue she recieved to assist her after the tragic Boston Marathon Bombing. As a double amputee she needed Rescue's help to function in her daily life! This story is one of love, help and how they both rescued each other!(sections of this story are on the longer side -recommend for older audience)

Sharing Theme

Sharing Theme

READ: BOOKS

Will Bear Share By Hilary Leung

Llama Llama Time to Share By Anna Dewdney
Bear Says Thanks By Karma Wilson
Share, Big Bear Share! By Maureen Wright 

The Rainbow Fish By Marcus Pfister

The Bear Who Shared By Catherine Rayner 
Sharing Time By Elizabeth Verdick
Anna Shares By Barbara Baker  

Mine! By Shutta Crum 
Will Shelia Share? By Elivia Savadier
The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear By Audrey & Don Wood 
Daniel Learns to Share By Becky Friedman 
Bear and Hare Share ! By Emily Gravett 

Clark the Shark: Dares to Share By Bruce Hale
Little Critter I Am Sharing By Mercer Mayer 
Banana! By Ed Vere
The Doorbell Rang By Pat Hutchins
Mine-o-saur By  Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
Not Fair, Won't Chair: A Book about Sharing By Sue Graves 
Should I Share My Ice Cream?(Elephant and Piggie Book) By Mo Willems
Sharing is Fun By Joanna Cole
Peppa Pig Learning to Share By Meredith Rusu
 Mine By Sue Heap

Blocks By Irene Dickerson 
Hooray for Hat By Brian Won
SONGS/RHYMES:

The Sharing Song By Raffi Singable Songs For The Very Young CD

The More We Get Together By Raffi Singable Songs for the Very Young CD


“Row, Row, Row Your Boat” from Songs for Wiggleworms by the Old Town School of Folk Music
 
EXPLORE/PLAY/CRAFT:

Sharing and Caring Sesame Street in Communities Link 

Sharing Activities from Educatall 

Pass the Ice Cream Sharing Activity from Sunnydayfamily.com

Friendship/Sharing/Buddies Art Ideas