Stone Soup at Barkley Elementary

Editor's Note: The following was submitted by Phoenixville Area School District.

On Monday, the first graders at gathered together to give thanks for all that makes them grateful. 

Prior to their special day, they learned about the first Thanksgiving, how the Pilgrims and Native Americans shared their bountiful harvest, and they discussed what they are grateful for. 

They made Pilgrim and Native American hats that were worn during their special feast. After learning about the First Thanksgiving, the students read the story Stone Soup.  They were asked to compare the First Thanksgiving and the story Stone Soup, focusing on characters, setting and details.  

Then, students discussed ingredients needed to make their own stone soup, each choosing an ingredient to bring. Through a writing activity students made invitations inviting members of the faculty to share in their feast. 

On Monday, students combined ingredients for the stone soup and shared their harvest with all first-grade classes as well as school personnel for whom they are thankful.