Thanksgiving Round Up: Ready-to-use Activities for Every Event
Thanksgiving season is here! 🍂 Whether you’re in the classroom, planning a family gathering, or bringing your community together, Goosechase has you covered. We’ve pulled together all of our festive activities, lesson plans, and Experiences into one easy-to-use roundup.
So grab your turkey leg, tofurkey slice, or pumpkin pie wedge 🍰, and let’s dig in!
🦃 For the Classroom
Bring holiday spirit into your teaching with lesson plans and hands-on activities.
- American Thanksgiving Lesson Plan: A ready-to-use plan that introduces students to the history and traditions of Thanksgiving while encouraging reflection on gratitude.
American Thanksgiving Lesson Plan
This lesson plan combines hands on learning with an interactive scavenger hunt. Students will learn about the origins of American Thanksgiving and the importance of being thankful!
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- National Indigenous Peoples Day Lesson Plan: This lesson isn’t specific to Thanksgiving, but it provides an important opportunity for students to learn about the history and culture of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, recognizing their vital role as the original caretakers of this land.
National Indigenous Peoples Day Lesson Plan
This engaging lesson plan invites grade 9-12 students in Canada and the USA to learn from Indigenous histories and perspectives through inquiry, reflection, and a dynamic Goosechase Scavenger Hunt.
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- The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Teach with intention this fall. Explore this lesson plan designed to help students reflect on Indigenous histories, listen to survivor voices, and consider what reconciliation can look like in their lives.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Lesson Plan
Engage students in grades 6–12 with this Truth and Reconciliation Day lesson plan. Includes history, reflection, group work, and a Goosechase Experience to foster learning and action.
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- Cranberry Structures Experience: A STEM-inspired activity that challenges students to get creative (and maybe a little sticky!) by building structures using cranberries and toothpicks.
Cranberry Structures Experience
Complete these missions about structures and everything else related!
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🥧 Fun & Games
Because no holiday is complete without a little friendly competition! Energize your Thanksgiving events by playing for prizes.
- Thanksgiving Trivia: Test your knowledge of Thanksgiving history, fun facts, and traditions. Perfect for classrooms, family gatherings, or even team-building.
Thanksgiving Trivia
Complete these trivia style holiday Missions to learn more about American Thanksgiving!
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🍁 Celebrating Together
Thanksgiving isn’t just about the holiday—it’s also about gratitude, connection, and good food with your community. This template has some great conversation-starters.
- Friendsgiving Treat: A sweet and simple way to celebrate gratitude with friends. Add this as a lighthearted activity for students, coworkers, or your own holiday crew.
Friendsgiving Treat!
Spend time with friends, family, and peers this Thanksgiving by participation in the "Friendsgiving Treat" event!
Get your own copy!
🦃 For the Classroom
American Thanksgiving Lesson Plan
This lesson plan combines hands on learning with an interactive scavenger hunt. Students will learn about the origins of American Thanksgiving and the importance of being thankful!
National Indigenous Peoples Day Lesson Plan
This engaging lesson plan invites grade 9-12 students in Canada and the USA to learn from Indigenous histories and perspectives through inquiry, reflection, and a dynamic Goosechase Scavenger Hunt.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Lesson Plan
Engage students in grades 6–12 with this Truth and Reconciliation Day lesson plan. Includes history, reflection, group work, and a Goosechase Experience to foster learning and action.
Cranberry Structures Experience
Complete these missions about structures and everything else related!
🥧 Fun & Games
Because no holiday is complete without a little friendly competition! Energize your Thanksgiving events by playing for prizes.
- Thanksgiving Trivia: Test your knowledge of Thanksgiving history, fun facts, and traditions. Perfect for classrooms, family gatherings, or even team-building.
Thanksgiving Trivia
Complete these trivia style holiday Missions to learn more about American Thanksgiving!
🍁 Celebrating Together
Thanksgiving isn’t just about the holiday—it’s also about gratitude, connection, and good food with your community. This template has some great conversation-starters.
- Friendsgiving Treat: A sweet and simple way to celebrate gratitude with friends. Add this as a lighthearted activity for students, coworkers, or your own holiday crew.
Friendsgiving Treat!
Spend time with friends, family, and peers this Thanksgiving by participation in the "Friendsgiving Treat" event!
Get your own copy!
🍁 Celebrating Together
Friendsgiving Treat!
Spend time with friends, family, and peers this Thanksgiving by participation in the "Friendsgiving Treat" event!
👉 Ready to make your Thanksgiving unforgettable? Click any of the links above and dive into these ready-to-run Goosechase Experiences. Share your favourite Thanksgiving moment with us on social @Goosechase —we love seeing the magic in action!
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