The First Thanksgiving
our story
Key Vocabulary
fishing
in the river
hunting
for food
autumn feast
the first thanksgiving feast
The story
Mayflower
Many years ago, the pilgrims come to America.
The trip
They sail across the ocean on a big ship, called the Mayflower.
In America
When they land the pilgrims need food to eat. They look for fresh food in the forest.They gathered seeds and berries to eat.
Squanto
One day a kind indian comes to the pilgrims village. He likes the pilgrims and wants to help them.He is their special friend.
Planting
He shows the pilgrims how to plant corn.
Fishing
He shows them how to fish.
Hunting
He shows them how to hunt
More Indians
Soon, more indians come.The indians and pilgrims agree to live in peace.
the first Thanksgiving
In autumn the pilgrims and indians have a feast and give thanks.