{"id":1210,"date":"2023-11-20T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeschoolblogger.com\/heymamahomeschoolshow\/?p=1210"},"modified":"2023-10-30T23:20:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T23:20:33","slug":"episode-43-a-thanksgiving-unit-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeschoolblogger.com\/heymamahomeschoolshow\/blog\/episode-43-a-thanksgiving-unit-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Episode 43: A Thanksgiving Unit Study"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/homeschoolblogger.com\/heymamahomeschoolshow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2023\/10\/TOS-PODCAST-Episode-43-A-Thanksgiving-Unit-Study-Featured-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Episode 43: A Thanksgiving Unit Study with background of pumpkins and notebook\" class=\"wp-image-1212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeschoolblogger.com\/heymamahomeschoolshow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2023\/10\/TOS-PODCAST-Episode-43-A-Thanksgiving-Unit-Study-Featured-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/homeschoolblogger.com\/heymamahomeschoolshow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2023\/10\/TOS-PODCAST-Episode-43-A-Thanksgiving-Unit-Study-Featured-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/homeschoolblogger.com\/heymamahomeschoolshow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2023\/10\/TOS-PODCAST-Episode-43-A-Thanksgiving-Unit-Study-Featured-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/homeschoolblogger.com\/heymamahomeschoolshow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2023\/10\/TOS-PODCAST-Episode-43-A-Thanksgiving-Unit-Study-Featured-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/homeschoolblogger.com\/heymamahomeschoolshow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2023\/10\/TOS-PODCAST-Episode-43-A-Thanksgiving-Unit-Study-Featured.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s unit study time! Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season with Christine Weller of SchoolhouseTeachers.com. In Episode 43 of the <em>Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show<\/em>\u2014\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasters.spotify.com\/pod\/show\/theoldschoolhousemagazine\/episodes\/A-Thanksgiving-Unit-Study-e2arpp1\">A Thanksgiving Unit Study<\/a>,\u201d not only will you walk away with craft and activity ideas, but you will be challenged and inspired.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Connections<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Connect with God\u2019s Word<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201c<\/em><em>Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars.\u201d (<\/em><em>Proverbs 9:1)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201c<\/em><em>In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.\u201d (<\/em><em>1 Thessalonians 5:18)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cAnd whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.\u201d (Colossians 3:17)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cBut seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.\u201d (Matthew 6:33)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Connect with <em>The Old Schoolhouse\u00ae Magazine&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to check <em>The Old Schoolhouse\u00ae Magazine<\/em> for Thanksgiving-inspired articles and meal ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehomeschoolmagazine-digital.com\/thehomeschoolmagazine\/library\/?sortBy=relevance&amp;articleSearch=true&amp;type=0&amp;entry=thanksgiving\">The History of Thanksgiving<\/a>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehomeschoolmagazine-digital.com\/thehomeschoolmagazine\/library\/item\/2018x4\/2425565\/\">A Brief History of the Thanksgiving Celebrations in Plymouth, Massachusetts<\/a>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehomeschoolmagazine-digital.com\/thehomeschoolmagazine\/library\/item\/2020x4\/3840558\/\">Looking Back in Thanksgiving: Inspirations from the 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower\u2019s Landing<\/a>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehomeschoolmagazine-digital.com\/thehomeschoolmagazine\/library\/item\/2018x4\/2425567\/\">An Attitude of Thanksgiving All Year Long<\/a>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehomeschoolmagazine-digital.com\/thehomeschoolmagazine\/library\/item\/2021x4\/3944004\/\">Thanksgiving Freezer Meals<\/a>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehomeschoolmagazine-digital.com\/thehomeschoolmagazine\/library\/item\/2017x4\/1709043\/\">The Old Schoolhouse<strong><em>\u00ae <\/em><\/strong>Staff Holiday Recipes<\/a>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehomeschoolmagazine-digital.com\/thehomeschoolmagazine\/library\/item\/2019x5\/3748181\/\">Save Time with Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Dishes<\/a>\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Bonus: A Fun Craft for Your Thanksgiving Table<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a little craft you can make to encourage a grateful heart. Print one for everyone in your family to make while the turkey is cooking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/tvZTc4ne84X7KyYkn8kcm6NMoPuW-9esMfomXBdLBkslt0_2AOqihpANWgBseFx31lKb4AFEJQLDtPU6KGJM6-9cXIhlGALTyehsqYkgF-86E_fgVmKAOqRGKrOQBIqXaBJJmmTc7GQQmqzYktkujYQ\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how to make it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Print out your craft pieces on card stock. You can print your feathers on regular printer paper if you want lighter feathers, but you\u2019ll need the cardstock to make sure your turkey and stand are sturdy enough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut out your turkey (page one) and color him in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/hVgJKI5YvoXOFkpuCdPBWCkRR2Mow_4F9uHPPl-48qaZf7k4v-9uRl1DI9OOpGnfIDRjFyFw5Wu5aZ-ECDz4EsMNAt3qeGPHsTheQTZVAbLY1pFuGOol7kg51HfgIMn-SLtZA4lOiG9yv0wv4SaCWwg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cut out the feathers (page two) and color them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With markers, write down one thing on each feather you are thankful for. You can print more copies to get more feathers if you wish!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, glue or tape them onto the back of your turkey.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/gBAhwGLHXOAsu4Kw4yH0OvSdrDPQ30VUK3XVVwhjBv8RcrNwLtB02KnKQROLA_CK_ldKhGNDpaTSa_jPEQpjueQpZlA46mx54SmOyULwb3BTSA-Hw0Vyuj-AKZ2rwO1zqoSyBZ0OEbXDq2XBGipG2b8\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cut out the stand piece and fold it in half to get a crease down the center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set your finished turkey on top.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/aHKrUW5lvUl0F78usBz1W5ldyN1h4lXmBVkl7lB582nkUp-gW4o2SHeDNbvLaXQtjqrn7xLg2j3G7yMMv9JXVfKE43PnqXlEK0kvCfAOiiZA3tMLK8io11MtVh8cpAt_fzPFc5N53yj37ZiR627z1JA\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone can make one\u2014decorate your table with them all Your friends and family will have something to read and talk about while you enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner. Then, you can keep your turkey centerpieces as a reminder of the things you are grateful for all year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Connect with the TOS App<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for the Fall issue of <em>The Old Schoolhouse\u00ae Magazine<\/em>? It\u2019s easier than ever to find. With the TOS App on your phone, the entire Fall issue can be right in your hands, right now, and it\u2019s FREE. Read up on higher ed prep and college alternatives, foreign exchange students and foreign language study, adaptive technology, and all things homeschool. Search back issues for timeless topics, too. The TOS App has it all. <a href=\"http:\/\/homeschoolapp.com\">HomeschoolApp.com<\/a>. Prefer reading on your computer? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehomeschoolmagazine-digital.com\/thehomeschoolmagazine\/library\/\">Digital Magazine Library<\/a> is one more place to find the latest issue of <em>The Old Schoolhouse\u00ae Magazine, <\/em>and it\u2019s free here too. New issues every quarter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/homeschoolblogger.com\/heymamahomeschoolshow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2023\/10\/TOS-PODCAST-Episode-43-A-Thanksgiving-Unit-Study-QT-1-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\u201cA unit study is a great way to take it down a notch, still have fun and still learn.\u201d \u2014Christine Weller\" class=\"wp-image-1211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeschoolblogger.com\/heymamahomeschoolshow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2023\/10\/TOS-PODCAST-Episode-43-A-Thanksgiving-Unit-Study-QT-1-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/homeschoolblogger.com\/heymamahomeschoolshow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2023\/10\/TOS-PODCAST-Episode-43-A-Thanksgiving-Unit-Study-QT-1-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/homeschoolblogger.com\/heymamahomeschoolshow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2023\/10\/TOS-PODCAST-Episode-43-A-Thanksgiving-Unit-Study-QT-1-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/homeschoolblogger.com\/heymamahomeschoolshow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2023\/10\/TOS-PODCAST-Episode-43-A-Thanksgiving-Unit-Study-QT-1-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/homeschoolblogger.com\/heymamahomeschoolshow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2023\/10\/TOS-PODCAST-Episode-43-A-Thanksgiving-Unit-Study-QT-1-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Connect with SchoolhouseTeachers.com&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use SchoolhouseTeachers.com to study the history of Thanksgiving. Under the Holiday and Seasonal Resources in the Focused Learning Center, members will find <a href=\"https:\/\/schoolhouseteachers.com\/member-resources\/focused-learning-center\/seasonal-classes\/\">Thanksgiving lessons<\/a> to build their own unit study. Try the <a href=\"https:\/\/schoolhouseteachers.com\/school-subjects\/history\/history-holidays-america\/\">History of Holidays in America<\/a> course or choose from a collection of lessons focused on art, language arts, and history, in addition to fun coloring and activity sheets for your little ones.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/schoolhouseteachers.com\/member-resources\/monthly-menu\/\">Monthly Menu<\/a> at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.schoolhouseteachers.com\">SchoolhouseTeachers.com<\/a> (find it under the tools tab for parents). Try Pumpkin Rolls, Turkey Tenderloin with Stuffing, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, and more. Browse through all the months for more inspiration!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Connect with Schoolhouse Devotions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s episode included a thought-provoking clip from Schoolhouse Devotions with Deborah Wuehler. Watch the full devotion here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theoldschoolhouse.com\/thecanadianschoolhouse\/articles\/true-thanksgiving\/\">True Thanksgiving &#8211; The Old Schoolhouse\u00ae<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Connect with <em>The Homeschool Minute&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend a minute with your friends from <em>The Old Schoolhouse\u00ae Magazine<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Homeschool Minute<\/em> is a weekly eNewsletter for anyone homeschooling or considering starting. It\u2019s brief yet packed with a powerful dose of encouragement to keep you going strong in your commitment to your family and to the Lord. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theoldschoolhouse.com\/the-homeschool-minute\/\">Subscribe to the free homeschool newsletter.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Connect with Upcoming Episodes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>New episodes of the <em>Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show<\/em> are released every Monday. Check back right here for show notes and links at <a href=\"http:\/\/heymamahomeschoolshow.com\">HomeschoolShow.com<\/a>. Here\u2019s what you can look forward to next:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>11\/27\/23: Episode 44\u2014\u201cA Holiday Season of Rest\u201d hosted by Heather Vogler of The Old Schoolhouse\u00ae<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/4\/23: Episode 45\u2014\u201cHomeschooling Through the Holidays with Games\u201d hosted by Heather Vogler of The Old Schoolhouse\u00ae&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/11\/23: Episode 46\u2014\u201cChristmas Recipes, Crafts, and Easy Gift Ideas\u201d hosted by Stephanie Morrison of The Old Schoolhouse\u00ae<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions or comments on the <em>Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show<\/em> podcast? We\u2019d love to hear from you at <a href=\"mailto:HomeschoolShow@TheOldSchoolhouse.com\">HomeschoolShow@TheOldSchoolhouse.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s unit study time! Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season with Christine Weller of SchoolhouseTeachers.com. In Episode 43 of the Hey, Mama! 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