I wanted to take this time and wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.  Explaining the meaning of Thanksgiving to young children can be tricky.  We need to take into consideration the age of the child.  My 5yr old is now ready to understand the basics.  That it is a day that we take time to be thankful for what we have.  For our family and friends.  I don't think she understands about the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving, but that will come.  We have to start somewhere. 

 

   Today, I will point things out to her.  I will let her know about our history.  I will ask her questions about who and what she is grateful for.  I will do the same with my 9yr old son.  He is able to grasp the bigger concepts and he already knows the meaning of Thanksgiving. 

 

  Right now, my daughter is drawing pictures of a turkey.  She is using her imagination and creating masterpieces.  Well, to me they are masterpieces.  She is my daughter and I love everything she does.  Happy Thanksgiving.