Hello, friends! I’m Nancy, and I’m excited to tell you all about how my family celebrates Thanksgiving. It’s such a special time of the year, and I love it! In November, we get a few days off from school to spend with our family and friends. Just like many other families in America, we have a lot of fun and eat yummy food during these days.
On Thanksgiving morning, my family and I start the day with a fun road race. We wake up early, put on our running shoes, and get ready to run! Many of our friends come to cheer us on, and some even dress up as turkeys for the race. Isn’t that funny?
After the race, we go home to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV. It’s so exciting! The parade has big, colorful floats that look amazing. There are lots of different animals and characters. My favorite float is a giant turkey! My sister loves watching the marching bands and dancers.
Oh, I think our guests are here! Every year, our grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins come over to share a big Thanksgiving meal with us. We eat traditional foods like turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, and potatoes. Before we eat, we all share something we are thankful for, like the yummy food, our family, and our cozy home.
After our big meal, we usually take a little rest. My uncle always falls asleep on the couch! Then it’s time for dessert. My grandmother makes the best pumpkin pie, and my mom makes a delicious apple pie. We all enjoy these sweet treats together and feel grateful for our family and the tasty food.
Now, let’s see what you remember about Thanksgiving with a fun quiz!
A) Go to the beach
B) Watch a parade
C) Clean the house
Correct answer: B) Watch a parade
A) Turkey
B) Pizza
C) Tacos
Correct answer: A) Turkey
A) Mow the lawn
B) Read a book
C) Eat a big meal
Correct answer: C) Eat a big meal—delicious!
Thanks for learning with me! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Thankfulness Tree: Create a “Thankfulness Tree” at home. Gather some twigs and place them in a vase to make a tree. Cut out leaf shapes from colored paper. Each day, write something you are thankful for on a leaf and hang it on the tree. Watch your tree fill up with gratitude as Thanksgiving approaches!
Parade Float Design: Imagine you are designing your own float for a Thanksgiving parade. Draw a picture of your float, thinking about what characters or animals you would include. Share your design with your family and explain why you chose those elements. Maybe even create a small model using craft materials!
Family Recipe Book: Ask your family members about their favorite Thanksgiving foods. With the help of an adult, write down the recipes in a special notebook to create a family recipe book. You can draw pictures of the dishes or decorate the pages with stickers. This book can be a wonderful keepsake to use every Thanksgiving!
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Welcome to Kids Academy! Hi, I’m Nancy. Today, I will tell you how Thanksgiving is celebrated in my family. I love this time of year! In November, students get a few days off from school to enjoy with family and friends. My family, like many other Americans, has a busy few days filled with fun and food.
We love to run, so on Thanksgiving morning, we start out by participating in a road race. We all get up early, put on our running shoes, and get some exercise. Many of our friends come to cheer us on, and some even dress up as turkeys for the race—how silly is that?
After the race, we head home to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade while Mom and Dad prepare a big turkey dinner. The parade is so much fun to watch, and on TV, the big floats look colorful and festive. There are many different animals and characters, but my personal favorite float is a giant turkey. My sister loves seeing the marching bands and dancers who also take part in the parade.
Oh, it sounds like some of our guests have arrived! Every year, our grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins come over to share a big meal on Thanksgiving. We enjoy many traditional Thanksgiving foods like turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, potatoes, and more. We all share something that we are thankful for: the delicious food, the company of family, and the warm home we live in.
After that, we dig in! We usually need a little rest between dinner and dessert, and my uncle always falls asleep on the couch. Then it’s time for the sweet treats! My grandmother makes the best pumpkin pie, and my mom makes a delicious apple pie. We all enjoy this day together and feel thankful for our family and all the delicious food.
Now, I challenge you to take a short quiz about Thanksgiving!
**Question 1:** Which of these are things people typically do on Thanksgiving?
A) Go to the beach
B) Watch a parade
C) Clean the house
**Correct answer:** B) Watch a parade
**Question 2:** Which of the following is a traditional Thanksgiving food?
A) Turkey
B) Pizza
C) Tacos
**Correct answer:** A) Turkey
**Question 3:** What do many Americans do on Thanksgiving?
A) Mow the lawn
B) Read a book
C) Eat a big meal
**Correct answer:** C) Eat a big meal—delicious!
Thanks for watching! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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