Thankful Turkeys counting and gratitude activity

How many thankful turkeys can you count?

Prep · About 5 minutes   Play · About 10 minutes

Gather · Turkey felt pieces or simple paper turkey drawings, a felt board or tabletop, and a small basket.

1. Count together. Place up to five turkeys in the basket. Move them onto the board one at a time, saying one number for each turkey.
2. Give each turkey a thank-you. Invite each child to choose a turkey and name a person, place, or everyday thing they appreciate. Model a short sentence first.
3. Tell a little story. Choose two turkeys and make up a scene in which one helps the other. Retell who helped and what happened.

Try saying · “I am thankful for ___. How many turkeys are on our board now?”

Make it easier · Start with two turkeys and offer a choice of two things to name.

Keep it going · Remove one turkey, count again, and ask how many are left.

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