Let’s Play a Thanksgiving This or That Game

Get your students moving, sharing, and laughing with a Thanksgiving This or That game designed for the classroom! Perfect for brain breaks, morning meetings, or holiday parties, this interactive Thanksgiving This or That Game gives kids a fun way to celebrate Thanksgiving while practicing listening, speaking, and social skills.

Playing This or That? Thanksgiving Edition

With this This or That? Thanksgiving Edition interactive game, students will see a slide with two holiday-themed choices and then move to the side of the room that matches their preference. From turkey vs. ham to pumpkin pie vs. apple pie, kids will love showing off their favorites while also getting to know their classmates better.

Student Directions:

• Look at each picture and read the caption.
• Think about which of the choices you prefer.
• Move to the side of the room that represents your choice.
• Talk with the other students in the same location about why you chose what you did.
• Return to your seat to await the next card.

This This or That Thanksgiving activity is ready to use in PowerPoint or Google Slides. Simply project it on your screen, read the prompts, and let the fun begin.

Download & Start Asking Thanksgiving This or That Questions Today!

The slides are packed with Thanksgiving This or That questions that cover everything from traditional feast foods to cozy family activities. Each prompt encourages movement, friendly discussion, and lots of giggles as students discover which Thanksgiving traditions they share with their peers.

This resource is available in both PowerPoint and Google Slides format.  To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and choose your preferred file type.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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