Gobble Gobble!!

Hello Everyone!
I just wanted to send out a quick post tonight and show you how our little turkeys turned out!!  After reading a couple of the books I suggested last time, Turkey Trouble and Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving, the kids had a blast brainstorming together all the things that we could eat on Thanksgiving instead of turkey.  After writing a little message from Turkey, they created their turkeys. I love how each one turned out a little different. 









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So, from our little classroom to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!! 

Joyfully!
Nancy

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