Thanksgiving story for kids
How to Explain the Real Meaning and History of Thanksgiving to …...
How to Honor the Real Thanksgiving Story With Kids
As our kids have aged, we've stayed curious and wrestled a bit with how to talk to our kids about Thanksgiving.
How To Explain The True History Of Thanksgiving To …
We want our children to learn from and do their part in making sure that all people feel seen, valued and known, helping to make the world a more equitable place for theirs and future generations. Perpetuating the Thanksgiving story we were taught in elementary school has never felt aligned with that mission.
But, it can be hard to know how and when to start having a truthful Thanksgiving conversation with kids.
So first, remember that we don't need to nail this by the time the turkey (or tofurkey) hits the table. This is ongoing and important work to do all year round. To follow are a few ideas and resources that are helping our family to lay a foundation that, we hope, will help our kids respect and respond to the real history in a way that supports a better future.