These activities are designed to teach the history of the American Thanksgiving holiday while strengthening reading comprehension, ELA, and math skills. The history of the holiday is presented here with historical accuracy that is age appropriate for 3rd-5th grade students. Along with a history of the first Thanksgiving, students learn about the homes, foods, families, and lifestyle of the Wampanoag, who shared that feast with the English settlers. Students also learn about Sarah Josepha Hale an