Mom is in Timeout and My Time as a Mom is hosting a Kids Talkin’ Turkey this week. I decided to join in and see what JDaniel knew about Thanksgiving.
We read several Thanksgiving-related books to build on his experiential background. Then I printed out some coloring pages with Thanksgiving themes and had him tell me about them. Below you will see his responses to each picture.
He is not really into coloring so, I bought Wiki Sticks for him to use to outline each picture as we talked about it. He really enjoyed them.
Here is what he said:
The Pilgrims traveled by boat to a place where they could spend time with God.
When they got there, they didn’t know how to do anything. That was not good.
Squanto had to teach them. He showed them how to plant food and build homes. They lived due to him.
The Pilgrims were thankful that God and the Indians had helped them. They through a feast to celebrate. The food was great! Everyone had lots to eat.
Welcome! My name is Deirdre and I am JDaniel4's Mom. After teaching in Virginia for twenty years, I was a stay at home mom learning and growing beside my son JDaniel the 4th for five years. I recently went back to teaching at a local school here in South Carolina.
My kids love using Wiki Sticks! I bought them for the girls to use them on long car rides because they aren’t messy. I love how JDaniel used them on his Thanksgiving pictures!
Making memories like this are what Thanksgiving is all about. And eating so much you can’t move! Hug Daniel and know that you have one very intelligent little dude:) Thanks for sharing him with us…
Happy Thanksgiving to a favorite mom of mine and her sweet boy! Enjoy your day and thank you for sharing this beautiful story with us. Anne
Terrasays
Ok, we love wiki stix around here and I love those pictures he was tracing. I do hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving…While my girls are sleeping I am trying ever so hard to visit some favorite blog friends I have neglecting lately! All the best to you!
Patricesays
That about sums it up! Gotta love it…Happy Thanksgiving!
Lizsays
You’ve taught him a lot! Kate learned about Squanto this year, too. She taught me a couple things about Thanksgiving. I didn’t know about them planting fish with their seeds.
So funny how little boys and girls are different. I can’t even imagine my girls without a crayon in their hands. The wiki sticks worked well though. Have a great Thanksgiving. Dana
oh my gracious he really knows about thanksgiving doesn’t he! I love the idea of the sticks on the paper, I might have to steal it. Happy Thanksgiving!
Wow, that’s kind of fun!
My kids love using Wiki Sticks! I bought them for the girls to use them on long car rides because they aren’t messy. I love how JDaniel used them on his Thanksgiving pictures!
Oh, how sweet!
So so sweet! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
what a great idea to use those!!!!
I love it when sweet things come from our children! Happy Thanksgiving!!!
I so need to get some of those! I love how you guys used them to “color” the pages!
I love that he included God in there. How sweet 🙂
I think it’s a pretty good summary. I hope your flight went well. Happy Thanksgiving!
That is too cute!! I hope you are having a great trip.
Awww such a sweet little boy! Hope you are having a great trip!
Cute, cute, cute story by JDaniel! Happy and blessed Thanksgiving to you all!
Blessings & Aloha!
That is so cute! I think that just about sums it all up!
Blessings and best wishes to you and your family for Thanksgiving.
Natasha.
He definitely understood what Thanksgiving is all about and put it in his own words. Happy Thanksgiving!
Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving. I like those sticks, how neat!
Making memories like this are what Thanksgiving is all about. And eating so much you can’t move! Hug Daniel and know that you have one very intelligent little dude:) Thanks for sharing him with us…
What a great Thanksgiving story!
what a lovely thanksgiving story,
Cheers.
🙂
Happy Thanksgiving to a favorite mom of mine and her sweet boy! Enjoy your day and thank you for sharing this beautiful story with us. Anne
Ok, we love wiki stix around here and I love those pictures he was tracing. I do hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving…While my girls are sleeping I am trying ever so hard to visit some favorite blog friends I have neglecting lately! All the best to you!
That about sums it up! Gotta love it…Happy Thanksgiving!
You’ve taught him a lot! Kate learned about Squanto this year, too. She taught me a couple things about Thanksgiving. I didn’t know about them planting fish with their seeds.
Thanks for joining in!
So funny how little boys and girls are different. I can’t even imagine my girls without a crayon in their hands. The wiki sticks worked well though. Have a great Thanksgiving.
Dana
Ohhhh…the memories of Thanksgiving with toddlers!
Pretty good! Sounds like he’s definitely got Thanksgiving down!!
Have a wonderful one…
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That’s cute…sounds like he understands all the main points already!
Aw! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
oh to learn like a child no fussing just facts
loved this cute take on Thanksgiving. Hope you have/had a wonderful day.
I love your blog.. Good Job~!
Have a blessed day~! ta ta for now from Iowa:)
You will be SO glad that you’ve written these things down!
oh my gracious he really knows about thanksgiving doesn’t he! I love the idea of the sticks on the paper, I might have to steal it. Happy Thanksgiving!
I don’t know what a Wiki Stick is, but I love the alternative to coloring! =>
What a sweet Thanksgiving story! And the Wiki Sticks were perfect for it! I stumbled your post! Deb @ LivingMontessoriNow.com
Those wiki stick things are cool!
But even more cool is reading his ‘view’ of Thanksgiving!
Thanks for the smile!
He is incredibly sweet!