Bring science and sensory exploration to your Thanksgiving lessons with this Free “Thanksgiving Is Here!” Five Senses Activity! Students use their five senses to describe Thanksgiving sights, sounds, smells, touches, and tastes through drawing and discussion.
Perfect for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten, this simple, print-and-go activity introduces observation and descriptive language in a fun, seasonal way. Use it as a science center, a literacy tie-in, or a quick Thanksgiving week lesson.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
FREE PRINTABLE ACTIVITY
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“Thanksgiving Is Here!” recording sheet with boxes for sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste
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Visual headers for each sense (perfect for anchor charts or pocket chart display)
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Title banner cards to display on your science board or center setup
TEACHING IDEAS
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Complete together as a shared writing or morning meeting activity
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Use during a class feast or Thanksgiving-themed sensory exploration
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Add to your five senses science unit as a seasonal review
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Pair with picture books about Thanksgiving or gratitude
SKILLS COVERED
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Observing and describing using five senses
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Developing descriptive vocabulary and expressive language
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Building connections between science and literacy
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Practicing fine motor and drawing skills
WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS FREEBIE
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Easy, no-prep Thanksgiving activity that fits any schedule
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Great cross-curricular connection between science and literacy
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Encourages curiosity, discussion, and creative thinking
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Perfect add-on to five senses or Thanksgiving lessons
EXTEND YOUR THANKSGIVING LESSONS
Pair this Free Thanksgiving Is Here! Five Senses Activity with the Thanksgiving Thematic Bundle for a complete week of literacy, math, and social studies lessons on gratitude, community, and Thanksgiving traditions.
Read the related post on my blog: Five Senses of Thanksgiving for classroom ideas, anchor chart visuals, and hands-on extension activities.
MORE THANKSGIVING FINDS ON AMAZON
Visit my Amazon Storefront for Thanksgiving books, sensory tools, and classroom manipulatives that pair perfectly with this activity. My Thanksgiving Classroom Finds list features teacher-tested items for your seasonal lessons.
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