These Thanksgiving Sight Word Fluency Flip Books give kindergarten and first grade children practice reading, tracing, and writing sentences about family, food, and thankfulness. Each booklet prints on one page and features a sentence starter with picture flaps that change the ending.
Children can read their finished booklet, practice the focus word on a matching recording sheet, and write sentences from the book. Color and black and white versions let you choose between a prepared classroom reader and a booklet children can color themselves.
Try one of the FREE Thanksgiving Sight Word Fluency Flip Books
Start with the “We like to…” flip book, available as a free sample on Kinder-Resources!
The download includes:
- The “We like to…” booklet in color and black and white.
- A recording sheet for tracing we and writing four sentences.
- An “I am thankful” tracing and writing prompt.
Children turn the flaps to read about cooking, drinking, walking, hugging, and giving thanks.
Thanksgiving Sight Word Fluency Flip Books: Explore the Six Focus Words
The complete set includes six booklets, each with a different focus word and sentence pattern:
- we: “We like to…” — activities families enjoy together.
- am: “I am thankful for my…” — people and everyday things to appreciate.
- eat: “I will eat…” — foods served at Thanksgiving dinner.
- see: “I see the…” — the Mayflower and historical vocabulary.
- had: “Long ago, they had…” — objects and transportation from the past.
- have: “Today we have…” — familiar objects used today.
Each booklet makes five sentences: four endings appear on the movable flaps, and the final ending stays on the base.
Before reading, introduce the focus word and discuss the booklet’s vocabulary. Read the sentence starter together, then show children how turning a flap changes the sentence.
How to Assemble and Read the Thanksgiving Sight Word Fluency Flip Books
You will need your chosen printable page, scissors, and a stapler. Have crayons ready if children are using the black and white version.
- Color before cutting, if desired.
- Cut out both large rectangles. Keep the top rectangle intact—it forms the base of the flip book.
- Cut the bottom rectangle along the vertical dotted lines to create four picture flaps.
- Stack the flaps in their printed order, with the leftmost picture on top.
- Position the stack over the picture on the right side of the base. Help children staple through the top attachment area, leaving the flaps free to turn.
The sentence starter stays visible while children lift each flap. Once all four flaps are raised, they can read the final sentence using the picture printed on the base.
Model reading the booklet while pointing to each word. Help children use letter sounds they have learned, and introduce unfamiliar words as needed. Then reread together before inviting children to try with a partner.
Trace the Word and Write Four Sentences
Each booklet has a matching recording sheet that connects the reading activity with handwriting and sentence writing.
Children begin by tracing the focus word four times. They then choose four of the five sentences from their flip book to write on the numbered lines.
For example, after reading the food booklet, a child might write, “I will eat green beans.” Keep the assembled reader beside the worksheet so children can turn to the sentence they want to use.
Encourage children to say each sentence aloud, begin with a capital letter, leave spaces between words, and include the period. If completing four sentences is too much at once, start with one or two and finish the others later.
Extend Learning with Thankful Writing
The included writing prompt gives children space to share something they appreciate. It features a family dinner picture to color, the traceable words “I am thankful,” and handwriting lines for their ideas.
Begin with a short conversation about people, places, or everyday things children are thankful for. Invite them to rehearse their idea aloud before writing. They might finish the sentence with “for my family” or “for my friends.”
Children who need support can dictate their idea to an adult or refer to a few helpful words written on separate paper. Those ready for more can add another sentence explaining their choice.
Display the finished pages on a gratitude wall or send them home for children to share with their families.
Ideas for Classroom and Home
Use the booklets throughout November, choosing a focus word and theme that suit your students.
- Small groups: Introduce the vocabulary and read a booklet together before independent practice.
- Literacy centers: Provide familiar booklets for children to reread and use with their recording sheets.
- Partner reading: Let children take turns lifting a flap and reading the next sentence.
- Take-home practice: Send finished booklets home so children can share their reading with someone.
- Writing support: Keep the booklet open beside the recording sheet and work on one sentence at a time.
You can also connect the activities with classroom conversations about family traditions, favorite foods, and gratitude. Invite children to share their own experiences without assuming every family celebrates in the same way.
Get the Complete Set of Six Thanksgiving Sight Word Fluency Flip Books
If you would like to purchase the complete 22 page Thanksgiving Sight Word Fluency Flip Books packet, click on either store link below.
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