The provided source material details a collection of free educational resources, printables, and activities designed for Thanksgiving, specifically tailored for Spanish language learners or bilingual settings. These resources are intended primarily for educators, parents, and children in the United States. Unlike traditional consumer product samples, these "freebies" consist of digital downloads and multimedia content focused on cultural education, language practice, and holiday-themed activities. The available materials include classroom worksheets, coloring pages, interactive video lessons, and audio stories, all available at no cost.
Digital Classroom Activities and Worksheets
Several sources describe free digital activities and worksheets suitable for classroom use or home education. These resources are designed to keep students engaged during the holiday season while practicing Spanish language skills.
Edpuzzle Video Activity One resource offers a specific Spanish Thanksgiving activity freebie consisting of two parts that require no grading or correcting by the teacher. The core of this activity is an Edpuzzle video approximately 4 minutes long, featuring 11 self-correcting multiple choice questions. The video content introduces the history of Thanksgiving and common American traditions. The audio is described as slow and comprehensible for students. This resource is intended as supplemental material for the day before Thanksgiving break. Teachers have the option to enter student scores into their grading system for motivation.
Writing and Coloring Printables Multiple sources provide printable sheets focused on writing and coloring. A recurring theme is the prompt "Estoy agradecido(a) por..." (I am thankful for...), or variations such as "En este día, doy gracias por..." (On this day, I give thanks for...). These printables are often available in both color and black and white. One specific kit includes: * Three Thanksgiving coloring pages in Spanish. * A Thanksgiving placemat designed for use at the table. * A scavenger hunt activity to practice vocabulary. * A pattern activity for preschoolers.
The placemat activity is highlighted as particularly suitable for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary children. It encourages kids to think about what they are thankful for while coloring and decorating. The placemat often includes additional games such as Tic-Tac-Toe (Equis Cero), a word search (Sopa de letras), and Thanksgiving-themed vocabulary sections.
Foldable Mini-Books and Craftivities For younger learners or non-readers, there are resources such as foldable mini-books. These are typically printed on a single page and folded. The content often prompts the student to identify a person they are thankful for, providing a space for drawing and a line to write a word. This flexibility allows both readers and non-readers to participate. Another mentioned activity is a "craftivity" related to the book "There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey," which includes writing frames, graphs for preferences (like/dislike turkey), and turkey crafts.
Multimedia and Audio Resources
In addition to visual printables, there are audio-based resources available.
Bilingual Read-Aloud Podcast A specific episode of a podcast (likely the Spanish4Kiddos podcast) features a bilingual read-aloud titled "Thanksgiving bilingual read aloud." The episode description indicates it is a story about Thanksgiving friends preparing for a party and collaborating to bring about a happy celebration. The episode is approximately 7 minutes long and is updated biweekly. The source also mentions a membership program for exclusive episodes and videos on Spotify.
Vocabulary and Thematic Units
For those looking to expand their Thanksgiving vocabulary, one source provides a specific list of Spanish words related to the holiday. This list includes nouns such as pavo (turkey), calabaza (pumpkin), pastel de calabaza (pumpkin pie), and maíz (corn).
Thematic Unit A comprehensive "Día de Acción de Gracias" thematic unit is available for purchase, though it is mentioned in the context of free resources. This digital unit is described as including craft activities, vocabulary practice, tracing, matching activities, flashcards, coloring pages, and games like spot the difference, guess who, and I Spy. It also comes with a music playlist. While the unit itself is a paid product, the source notes that many free resources are available in the same provider's Freebie Library.
Book Recommendations One source recommends the book "La Gratitud es mi Superpoder" (Gratitude is my Superpower) by Alicia Ortego. This book is described as a story where a character named Betsy learns to find happiness in simple things with the help of a "magic rock."
Accessing the Free Resources
The sources describe various methods for accessing these free materials. Most are hosted on educational blogs or websites. For example, one blog post directs readers to a specific URL to access free Thanksgiving printables in Spanish. Another source mentions a "Freebie Library" where many of the listed items can be found. The podcast source provides direct links to the podcasters' website for a "Spanish Holiday Resources Ultimate Guide" and a "Latest Freebies" section. Some resources are hosted on platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers, where they are listed as free products. The podcast also mentions a "Buy Me a Coffee" link for support and a JotForm app link for accessing resources.