Mrs. Gayla Pierce's class celebrated the First Thanksgiving in a big way. Specifically, the students discussed reasons that the Pilgrims left England, difficulties of the Mayflower Voyage, struggles in the New World, friendships established with Native Americans basic needs of the Pilgrims, the bountiful harvest, particular foods that were shared at the feast, and the purpose of the feast, which was to give thanks.
Students dressed as and received names of Native Americans. The actual feast was a culmination of the study and allowed students an opportunity to share in thanksgiving and fellowship with their school family.
