Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension & Activities

Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension & Activities – Grades 3–6

Make Thanksgiving learning fun and meaningful with this 18-page printable activity pack, designed for 3rd to 6th Grade students!

This resource combines informational reading passages, comprehension questions, vocabulary puzzles, math practice, creative writing, and hands-on activities to help students explore Thanksgiving history, traditions, gratitude, and seasonal vocabulary.

Students will discover interesting facts about Thanksgiving, learn about historical figures and traditions, strengthen their reading comprehension skills, and enjoy a variety of educational challenges.

What's Included:

• Reading Passage: History of Thanksgiving – Explore the Pilgrims, the Mayflower, Squanto, and early Thanksgiving traditions

• Reading Passage: Fun Facts About the Holiday – Discover interesting Thanksgiving facts and traditions

• Reading Comprehension Questions – 6 questions to develop understanding and recall

• Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle – Practice vocabulary through clues

• 2 Thanksgiving Word Searches – 15 vocabulary words in each puzzle

• Thanksgiving Maze – Help the turkey find his pie

• Math Activities – Addition and subtraction practice

• Three Words Game – Organize Thanksgiving vocabulary into different categories

• Thanksgiving Cut-and-Paste Activity – Match pictures with descriptions

• Thankful Alphabet Activity – Write something to be thankful for using each letter

• Thanksgiving Writing Prompt – Reflect on the meaning of Thanksgiving

• Thanksgiving Coloring Page – A fun seasonal coloring activity

• Answer Keys – Solutions for selected activities

• 18 Printable PDF Pages

Perfect For:

• Thanksgiving classroom lessons

• Reading comprehension practice

• November seasonal activities

• Vocabulary development

• Morning work and bell ringers

• Early finishers

• Independent learning

• Literacy and math centers

• Substitute teacher activities

Format: Printable PDF
Grade Levels: 3rd–6th Grade
Language: English
Total Pages: 18 (including answer keys)

No Prep – Just Print and Teach!

A ready-to-use Thanksgiving resource that combines reading, vocabulary, math, puzzles, and creativity to make seasonal learning enjoyable and engaging!