It's always good to have a little help during the holiday. Show your child how to set a table setting and then help him create a placemat map.

Explore Pilgrim foodways with three heritage cornbread recipes.

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.

Get ready for Thanksgiving by explaining the importance of the harvest. This craft is a great way for her to show thanks for all that delicious food!

This family project is a fun way to teach your child about her heritage and practice her geography.

Make sourdough bread...and learn some colonial history and modern science in the process!

Helping your child write their own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help them grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.