Thanksgiving is a time for family, traditions and... spectacular parades! This printable activity encourages students to design their own Thanksgiving parade float, drawing inspiration from their favourite characters, holiday themes, or their imagination.
Ideal for elementary students, this project combines the joy of Thanksgiving with a hands-on exploration of shapes, themes and storytelling. It also sparks discussions about the history and cultural significance of Thanksgiving traditions.
Let’s get those creative minds rolling!
Printable & Activity Objectives
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Age: 6 to 9 year olds, Activity Time: 1-2 hours, Items Needed: Colouring and writing pencils.
In this creative printable activity, your students will design their own Thanksgiving parade float, combining art, storytelling and festive traditions.
It will help your students with:
Encourages Creative Expression: Students can use their imaginations to design unique parade floats, allowing them to explore their interests and related themes.
Builds Storytelling Skills: By creating the theme of their float, students learn to tell a story visually, strengthening their narrative and presentation abilities.
Fun and Festive Atmosphere: This Thanksgiving theme brings seasonal joy to the classroom helping to make the lesson and learning fun, engaging and memorable for students.
Let's go!
Classroom Resources
Simple steps to start:
Research and find out more about the Thanksgiving parades in different cities. Here's a super interesting video about how Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Balloons are made:
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What's in the Printable Worksheet Pack
This printable activity pack consists of 2 creative printable worksheets. Here's what it consists of:
