A Pioneer Thanksgiving by Barbara Greenwood.        Homeschool subjects covered:  United States history, Thanksgiving customs, Pioneers, Canadian history.

A Pioneer Thanksgiving by Barbara Greenwood combines fiction and nonfiction in this dramatic story that follows the Robertson family as they prepare for Thanksgiving in the year 1841. As with all Canadian pioneer families, Thanksgiving is a special day for the Robertsons, but this year they have more reasons than usual to give thanks. Each chapter of the story is enhanced by information about the pioneer period and how Thanksgiving was celebrated in the past. Children will learn about the wild harvest, harvest superstitions and how the First Peoples celebrated the harvest. The past comes alive through hands-on activities such as making a corn dolly, recipes, or learning to play conkers. Historically accurate and beautifully rendered pencil illustrations make this a comprehensive resource for your homeschooling library.

A Pioneer Thanksgiving is recommended reading in the following home school curriculum:  Illuminations.