Encourage Gratitude: 75 Thanksgiving Writing Prompts for Young Learners

Thanksgiving is the season for giving and receiving. Thanksgiving writing prompts are a great fun way for young elementary students and high schoolers to learn about the season of giving through writing.

Enjoy these Thanksgiving writing prompts below.

Here are 75 Thanksgiving writing prompts suitable for young learners:

1. What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?
2. Describe your favorite Thanksgiving memory.
3. If you could invite anyone to Thanksgiving dinner, who would it be, and why?
4. Write a short story about a talking turkey on Thanksgiving.
5. How do you help your family prepare for Thanksgiving dinner?
6. Create a menu for your dream Thanksgiving feast.
7. Write a letter to a friend, inviting them to your Thanksgiving celebration.
8. Describe the perfect pumpkin pie.
9. What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition?
10. If you could have any superpower on Thanksgiving, what would it be, and why?
11. Describe the sights, sounds, and smells of a Thanksgiving parade.
12. Write a letter to a soldier to thank them for their service on Thanksgiving.
13. What is the funniest thing that ever happened at your Thanksgiving table?
14. If you were a pilgrim on the first Thanksgiving, what would you have brought to share?
15. Write a poem about the changing colors of fall leaves.
16. Describe the perfect Thanksgiving craft project.
17. Write a short story about a turkey that escapes Thanksgiving.
18. What’s your favorite dish at Thanksgiving, and why?
19. Write a letter to a family member who can’t be with you on Thanksgiving.
20. Describe the feeling of a warm, cozy Thanksgiving morning.
21. What would it be like if Thanksgiving was in the summer instead of the fall?
22. Imagine you are a chef. Write a recipe for the best turkey stuffing ever.
23. If you could have Thanksgiving dinner anywhere in the world, where would it be?
24. Write a list of things you would find at a perfect Thanksgiving picnic.
25. Describe the process of making a scarecrow for your Thanksgiving decorations.
26. Write a story about a magical cornucopia that never runs out of food.
27. If you could interview a pilgrim, what questions would you ask them about the first Thanksgiving?
28. Describe the Thanksgiving table as if it were a beautiful painting.
29. What’s your favorite part of a Thanksgiving feast – the appetizers, the main course, or the desserts?
30. Write a poem about the first snowfall of the season on Thanksgiving.
31. If you could trade places with a turkey on Thanksgiving, what would it be like?
32. Create a Thanksgiving acrostic poem using the word “THANKFUL.”
33. Write a letter to a teacher, telling them why you are thankful for them.
34. Describe the feeling of gratitude in your heart on Thanksgiving.
35. If you could have any pet as a Thanksgiving companion, what would it be, and why?
36. Write a story about a Thanksgiving parade float that comes to life.
37. How would you make a pumpkin pie if you had to start from scratch?
38. What’s the most unusual dish you’ve ever had on Thanksgiving?
39. Describe the perfect autumn day leading up to Thanksgiving.
40. Write a letter to a neighbor, sharing what you appreciate about them on Thanksgiving.
41. Create a Thanksgiving wish list with drawings and descriptions.
42. If you could create a new Thanksgiving tradition for your family, what would it be?
43. Write a short play about a family’s Thanksgiving dinner.
44. Describe the delicious aroma of a Thanksgiving turkey roasting in the oven.
45. What is your favorite way to help those in need during the holiday season?
46. If you could design a Thanksgiving-themed board game, what would it be like?
47. Write a story about a friendly turkey who helps a family with their Thanksgiving preparations.
48. Imagine you are a turkey. Write a letter to humans, pleading for your life on Thanksgiving.
49. Describe the beauty of autumn leaves falling from the trees.
50. Write a letter to a firefighter or police officer, thanking them for their service on Thanksgiving.
51. What’s your favorite Thanksgiving song, and why?
52. Create a list of things you are thankful for that don’t involve material possessions.
53. Write a poem about the meaning of Thanksgiving.
54. If you could change one thing about Thanksgiving, what would it be, and why?
55. Describe the sound of a crackling fireplace on a cold Thanksgiving night.
56. Write a story about a magical wishbone that grants wishes on Thanksgiving.
57. If you could be a pilgrim for a day, what would you do and learn?
58. Describe the feeling of being reunited with loved ones on Thanksgiving.
59. What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition involving sports or games?
60. Write a letter to a local farmer, expressing your gratitude for the food they provide on Thanksgiving.
61. Create a Thanksgiving-themed word search or crossword puzzle.
62. Imagine you are a pumpkin pie. Write a letter to the turkeys, asking them not to be eaten on Thanksgiving.
63. Describe the first Thanksgiving from the perspective of the Native Americans.
64. Write a story about a turkey who disguises itself as a different animal to avoid being eaten.
65. If you could have Thanksgiving dinner with a historical figure, who would it be, and why?
66. Describe the feeling of giving back and helping others on Thanksgiving.
67. Write a poem about the importance of family and friends on Thanksgiving.
68. If you could create a new Thanksgiving holiday, what would it be called, and how would it be celebrated?
69. Describe the best way to make mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving.
70. Create a Thanksgiving-themed coloring book with your drawings and captions.
71. Write a letter to a grandparent, sharing your love and appreciation on Thanksgiving.
72. Describe the warmth and love that fills the room during Thanksgiving dinner.
73. If you could change places with a Native American on the first Thanksgiving, what would you learn and share?
74. Write a story about a turkey that learns the true meaning of Thanksgiving.
75. Imagine you are a Thanksgiving parade balloon. Describe the experience of floating high above the crowd.

These Thanksgiving writing prompts should inspire young learners to think about the meaning of Thanksgiving, express their creativity, and have fun with writing.

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