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Use this Thanksgiving writing prompt to help children practice their writing skills, answering, "If you could create your own traditional 'Thanksgiving foods,' what would they be and why?"

Use this Thanksgiving writing prompt to help children practice their writing skills while exploring their ideas about what Thanksgiving means.

Use this Thanksgiving writing prompt to help children practice their writing skills. During the 18th century, some of the colonies celebrated days of Thanksgiving throughout the year. However, instead of having a great meal, they fasted, which means that they did not eat on that particular day. Why do you think that fasting might have been a meaningful way to show thanks? Why do you think having a great meal is a meaningful way to show thanks?

Use this Thanksgiving writing prompt to help children practice their writing skills while exploring their own Thanksgiving family traditions.