Monday
Spend this whole week playing Pilgrim life in old New England. Have the children land from the Mayflower on the Plymouth Rock. A desk or chair, or a box will serve for the rock. The passengers will wear their hats, and books will serve as luggage.
Tuesday
Play Pilgrim Sunday. The children can march towards church two by two, with sticks or wands for guns. Tell about the old churches, with their square pews, high pulpits, and sounding board. Explain the duties of the tithing man. If possible, show pictures to illustrate the church scenes.
Wednesday
Play the daily life of the Pilgrims. Pretend to spin, explaining the process; weave, make candles, pound corn to make Indian meal, cook over the fireplace, etc.
Thursday
Things we have to be thankful for: Let the children suggest.
Friday
The Thanksgiving dinner. The turkey. Talk about how it is raised, what it looks like, how it is cooked.