The Crayons Give Thanks Thanksgiving STEM Activity

The Crayons Give Thanks Thanksgiving Lesson Plan for Pre-K & Kindergarten

Bring gratitude and creativity to your classroom this Thanksgiving with The Crayons Give Thanks lesson! Designed specifically for Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers, this engaging activity combines art, literacy, and social-emotional learning in a fun and meaningful way.

What’s Included:

• Step-by-step teacher instructions with suggested materials and simple setup
• Student planning pages to brainstorm what they are thankful for
• Printable crayon templates (outline + final cutouts) for children to design their own “thankful crayons”
• Whole-class collaborative poster activity – “Our Crayons Give Thanks” display
• Read-aloud connection to The Crayons Give Thanks by Drew Daywalt

Skills Students Will Practice

• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Reflecting on gratitude and sharing ideas
• Fine Motor Skills: Coloring, cutting, and gluing
• Early Literacy: Drawing or writing about what they are thankful for
• Collaboration: Contributing to a class project and celebrating each student’s ideas
  

Perfect For

• Thanksgiving classroom activities
• Bulletin board or hallway displays
• Morning meetings or circle time discussions
• Literacy and art centers
  

Why Teachers Love It

This Thanksgiving lesson is easy to prep, adaptable for different ability levels, and creates a meaningful keepsake poster that shows the unique voices of your students.

Plus, it ties in with early learning standards such as the Texas Pre-K Guideline ART PK4.VIII.A.1—using a variety of art materials for exploration.

Make gratitude come alive in your classroom this Thanksgiving! ✨