![]() ![]() (While the program is going on with choices of activities, kids could sign-up on pre-made sheets for their game time and group!)Īlso good at the last half hour of a Center program when the numbers of children are lower and everything is cleaned upĥ. With a larger program, this could be a ‘choice’ game or play with different groups at different times. As the hunter gets closer, the helpers gobble more and more loudly until Mr. If the hunter is not close, the helpers gobble very quietly.Helpers give clues by “gobbling” like turkeys. The hunter returns with a mission to find the turkey.The helpers hide a small toy turkey or a turkey cut-out, or laminated drawing, etc.One player is the hunter and the others are helpers.Instead of saying “warmer or cooler” you gobble!.Depending on the number of players-continue until all (or many) have had time to be a left-over turkey!.One turkey will be leftover and not be able to find a barnyard to enter. At a signal,(such as Gobble, Gobble, Gobble) all turkeys leave their barnyard and run for safety to another barnyard.One child is NOT with a pair and in the ‘barnyard’. ![]() The turkey is in the ‘barnyard (between the two facing children). A third child-called the ‘turkey’ stands between each pair.All children stand in pairs holding hands and facing each other.and find as many little words as possible within before the timer runs out.Įxample: Cornucopia Words: corn, pin, no, arc, car, nip, cop, cup, on, or, rap…Įxample: Mayflower Words: May, flower, flow, flare, lay, low, fear, ear, owe, fly, rye, wear, row… Take a Thanksgiving-related word such as Thanksgiving, Mayflower, Cornucopia, etc. This activity can also be turned into a relay race with the group split into two teams. “Loudest turkey”, “Most authentic”, “Most likely to be spared”, “Cutest turkey”, etc. Give participants a prize with fun distinctions: ![]() Host a turkey calling contest, complete with lots of squawking, flapping, wattle shaking, and pecking. We hope you enjoy the following games and activities. You may find some of the word hunts or the “thankerchief” game appropriate for middle schoolers as well. You will find these games to be appropriate for preschoolers and elementary students. Not only will the be having fun, but they will learn about this traditional holiday. Thanksgiving games can be a great way to mix a lesson plan with entertainment. In fact, you may find that they don’t want to quit. Whether you are looking for some Thanksgiving games for kids in the classroom or at your family get together, we have you covered. ![]()
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