Thanksgiving Idioms Matching Cards
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Thanksgiving Idioms Matching Cards" is written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 8-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.




5 pages in this set
Thanksgiving idioms matching cards for 3rd to 5th grade: ten food idioms like talk turkey and as easy as pie to match with their meanings. Answer sheet. Part of our Thanksgiving holiday activities collection.
How do I use this resource?
Students cut out the cards and match each idiom to its meaning, then use one idiom in a sentence. Check with the answer sheet.
What students will practice
- Builds 3rd to 5th grade students' Thanksgiving vocabulary and talk about gratitude, family and the harvest feast.
- Builds topic vocabulary by matching each word to a picture, a definition or a sentence.
- Made for 3rd to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Thanksgiving Idioms Matching Cards?
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Students cut out the cards and match each idiom to its meaning, then use one idiom in a sentence. Check with the answer sheet.
What is the Thanksgiving Idioms Matching Cards?
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Four pages: ten idiom cards (talk turkey, cold turkey, as easy as pie, the apple of my eye, full of beans and more), meaning cards to match, and an answer sheet.
Can I use the Thanksgiving Idioms Matching Cards at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 3rd Grade to 5th Grade Thanksgiving resources are there?
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7 printable resources, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Thanksgiving resources for?
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These are written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 8-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Thanksgiving resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 3rd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 5 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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