First Thanksgiving Storytelling Bracelet Printable

This is a popular activity from Little Giraffes in a print-friendly format.  This is a fun way to retell the story of the first Thanksgiving.  This printable page has all the bead representations listed so you can print for your classroom and/or to send home with students.

The 2-page PDF lists what each bead color stands for, from the Pilgrims leaving England to the foods at the first Thanksgiving. The second page shows each bead with a picture.

First Thanksgiving Storytelling Bracelet Printable

Ways to use it

• Have students string the beads in order.
• Retell the story using the beads.
• Send the page home so students can tell the story to family.
• Use it with a unit on the Pilgrims.
• Have students wear their bracelets on Thanksgiving week.
• Read the bead list aloud while students point to each bead.