More Thanksgiving writing ideas

Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, making this a great time to engage your kids in some holiday writing, whether stories, journals, essays, or reports. Here are some topic ideas you can suggest to get things rolling:

• Think of someone you know who might be spending Thanksgiving alone. Write a letter inviting them to dinner at your house. Include three reasons why you want them to come.
• Draw a picture of a Thanksgiving feast. Include your favorite foods. Next, use your five senses to describe each food, including appearance, taste, smell, and textures.
• Write an essay explaining what it means to be thankful.
• Think of 3-4 things you and your family are most grateful for. Explain why.
• Describe what you know about the first Thanksgiving.
• Tell about some of your Thanksgiving traditions. What role does each member of the family play?
• Explain why you love Thanksgiving. Are there any parts of the holiday you don’t enjoy?
• Would a turkey make a good pet? Why or why not? Use facts and opinions to explain your reasons.
• Explain how to grow a pumpkin.
• Bake a pumpkin pie. Ask someone to take photos of you along the way. Write an instruction manual explaining the process, using the photos to illustrate each step.
• Write a Thanksgiving story from a turkey’s point of view.
• Describe the perfect Thanksgiving.

Need more writing activities for Thanksgiving or fall? Check out our holiday and seasonal ideas!

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