The South Whidbey Elementary School kindergarten class of teacher Laura Spear talked about turkey, Thanksgiving and missing front teeth to reporter Patricia Guthrie. Here’s what they had to say:
Elliot Dupont, 5: What’s Thanksgiving about? “Thanksgiving is all about sharing and helping and being happy!” And wearing a turkey on your head? “Not at the table.”
Ashlyn Haines, 6: What have you learned about Thanksgiving? “We made turkey hats.” Did you learn about pilgrims? “I was sick that day.”
Maleka Mills, 6: Have you heard of pilgrims? “Pilgrims helped other people.” What are you thankful for? “God.”
Willy Kallstrom, 6: What do people eat on Thanksgiving? “Last time I had a ham sandwich.” What are you thankful for? “For losing my teeth. And my Mom.”
Levi Dalrymple-Hickman, 6: What do people eat on Thanksgiving? “Turkey, of course!” Where did the pilgrims come from? “England.” Of course.
Sawyer Cox, 5: What’s your favorite Thanksgiving food? “Turkey and pumpkin pie but I like turkey more.” Are you thankful for something? “My family.”
Ryder Phipps, 5 What’s your favorite food on Thanksgiving? “Not turkey, I don’t like it. I might eat a little.” Planning to try anything else? “I like ham! I’ll eat a lot.”
River Sanchez, 6 years old on Saturday! What’s Thanksgiving for? “To invite friends to a big feast at your house.” What will you eat? “Turkey.” How about Batman? “Turkey.”
Lucy Schisel, 6: Why is there a Thanksgiving? “I can’t remember.” Well, what are you thankful for?” “I’m thankful for the people I love.”
Matthew Tower, 5 and one-half: Who were the pilgrims? “I was sick that day.” What’s going to happen on Thanksgiving? “We’re going to buy a guitar.”
Hikari Zediker, 5: What will you be doing Thanksgiving? “Making friends.” What will you be eating? “Mashed potatoes.”
Elsa Brady, 5: What are you thankful for? “Turkey.” Anything else? “Mashed potatoes.”
Kamdin Hill, 6: What is Thanksgiving? “It’s when we invite all our friends over for turkey.” What are you thankful for? “Mom and Dad.”
Kylie Beard, 5: What will you be thankful for on Thanksgiving? “God.” What will you be eating? “Macaroni and cheese.”
Charlie Cameron, 5: “That’s spelled C-h-a-r-l-i-e.” Well, thank you. What are you doing Thanksgiving? “Cooking the turkey with lemons.” Where did the pilgrims come from? “Canada.”
Colton Keller, 5: What’s your favorite food for Thanksgiving? “Pumpkin pie with whipped cream.” Where do turkeys come from? “The farm.”
Ella Kirmo, 6: What do you eat on Thanksgiving? “Chicken.” What will you do Thanksgiving? “Celebrate happiness and chicken.”
Aleah Livingstone, 5: What will you be eating Thanksgiving? “I’m still thinking about it.” Do you know what you’re thankful for? “Balloons.”
Aria O’Neill, 5: What’s your favorite thing to eat on Thanksgiving? “Turkey.” What about dessert? “Sherbet.”
Hadley Krug, 5: I like your turkey hat! What do turkeys have to do with Thanksgiving? “We eat them.” Are you thankful for something? “My dog.”
