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It’s Turkey Week in the Classroom! Thanksgiving Ideas

November 17 By Deedee Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving Activities for Kids in Kindergarten and First Grade. Crafts, centers, and fun ideas for your classroom. A Turkey for Thanksgiving reading response too!

Thanksgiving Activities for Kids in Kindergarten and First Grade. Crafts, centers, and fun ideas for your classroom. A Turkey for Thanksgiving reading response too! Thanksgiving Activities for Kids: Read Aloud There are so many fun turkey books out there! Here are just a few that I have gathered in my days as a book hoarder! ...

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