Give kids the opportunity to strengthen and develop their writing skills with this Printable Thanksgiving Writing Pack. Make lists, fill in the blank, create charts and more!

Thanksgiving Writing Prompt

Thanksgiving is a great time to write about turkeys, the first Thanksgiving, and all the things we are thankful for.

It is a season for

pumpkins
turkeys
fall leaves
family get-togethers
pumpkin pie

Writing the smells of Thanksgiving with Environmental print

It is a great time to pay attention to the sights, tastes, and smells of Thanksgiving. Click here to download the Thanksgiving writing prompts.

When and How to Write about Thanksgiving

Kids should start writing (scribbles) as early as toddlers. As they develop in fine motor strength and coordination, children begin forming letters and making the connection between oral and printed language. Some children begin making these connections between 4 and 7 years old.

These writing prompts are adaptable.
For younger children

You can write what they say.
You can write with a highlighter and have them trace the words.
You can write what they say on another piece of paper and let them copy.

In a classroom, you can print these activities out for the writing center or whole group instruction during writing class.

In your home, you can print these writing prompts out and set them up on your kitchen table as an invitation for kids to write when they come home from school.

As a former kindergarten teacher, now stay at home mom, I try to re-inforce what my kids learn at school in a fun and exciting way. I’ve learned over the years that writing is a great way to connect academics in a quick 20 minute activity. I have used each of these prompts with all three of my own kids ages 3, 6, and 9.