American Thanksgiving History | Pilgrims & Wampanoag Cultural Studies KS1

American Thanksgiving History – Pilgrims & Wampanoag Cultural Pack
Introduce your KS1 students to the fascinating history of American Thanksgiving with this cross-curricular Cultural Studies Pack by Hidden Class Gems! If you are covering an Autumn topic, exploring global traditions, or looking at “Homes in the Past,” this 10-page print-and-go resource is the perfect addition to your classroom.

This pack explores the story of the First Thanksgiving, focusing on the cooperation between the English Pilgrims and the Native American Wampanoag people.

What’s Included in this 10-Page Pack:

• Teacher Notes: Guidance on delivering the topic sensitively and effectively.
• Historical Vocabulary: Phonics and handwriting practice featuring key words (Mayflower, wetu, feast).
• Cut and Stick Sorting Task: Categorising items belonging to the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag.
• Homes: Then and Now: Compare a traditional Pilgrim house and a Wampanoag Wetu with the children’s own homes.
• Reading Comprehension: The story of the First Thanksgiving with a missing-word activity (word bank included).
• Venn Diagram Comparison: A visual way to compare and contrast the two cultures using a picture bank.
• Sensory Writing Prompt: “If I Were at the First Thanksgiving…” encouraging descriptive language.
• Colouring Activity: A detailed scene of the shared harvest feast.
• Thanksgiving Friend Certificate: A lovely reward for completing the topic.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Cross-Curricular: Beautifully links History, Geography (cultures), English, and Art.
• Ink-Friendly: Designed completely in black and white for easy printing and colouring.
• Engaging: Makes learning about a historical event interactive and accessible for young children.