Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to connect with your kids while they’re out from school! Here are four simple ways to do so.
#1 Involve your kids in the planning and prepping for your Thanksgiving meal.
- Let them help with decorations
- Ask if they would like to help with setting the table
- Brainstorm the menu together
#2 Discuss what you are thankful for.
- Take a walk and point out things in nature that you are thankful for
- Write out the word THANKSGIVING and have your kids come up with things they are thankful for that begin with a “T” and then an “H” and then an “A” and so on
- Thanksgiving “Show and Tell”: Have your kids grab a few things from around the house and share with the family why they are thankful for it
#3 Autumn Scavenger Hunt
- List 5 to 10 items your kids can search for
- Examples: green leaf, red leaf, yellow leaf, acorn, biggest rock, twig, bird, squirrel, bark, pine cone, etc.
#4 What are your traditions?
- Ask your kids what their favorite things are about Thanksgiving that you do every year
- Tell your kids about traditions you and your family shared when your were growing up
