Thanksgiving tradition is all about gathering fall’s harvest and sharing food with family and friends. It’s also a great time to teach kids about making healthy eating choices. We’ve put together a fun Thanksgiving Dinner bulletin board idea you can use to decorate and educate in your classroom.
Read on to discover how we made our display and get a few decorating alternatives to customize it for your classroom.
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Courtesy of Tami L. Maldonado-Mancebo
Early Childhood Curriculum Consultant, Omaha Public Schools
This themed unit allows students to develop a variety of academic skills as they explore a variety of sports and physical fitness activities.
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Courtesy of Tami L. Maldonado-Mancebo
Early Childhood Curriculum Consultant, Omaha Public Schools
This themed unit allows students to develop a variety of academic skills as they explore how grocery stores work.
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Encourage students to use their knowledge of the food groups to plan a healthy meal. This activity requires students to plan out a meal that includes an entree, at least one side dish, and a beverage. This lesson is an excellent activity for a nutrition thematic unit.
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Parachute games encourage cooperative, non-competitive play and reinforce turn-taking and sharing in the classroom. The games below are fun for both children and adults and allow educators to share learning experiences with students.
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Most kids are naturally physically active and love to move around. But as kids get older, it can be a challenge for them to get the amount of activity they need every day. Even so, educators can instill the benefits of being physically fit and help students make exercise part of their everyday routines.
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