How to Catch a Turkey

by Adam Wallace · How to Catch series · PreK-Grade 2 · Ages Ages 4-8

A turkey is supposed to be in a school Thanksgiving play, but he gets nervous and runs off before the show. The kids come up with silly, clever plans to catch him in time.

Key vocabulary

  • A large bird with feathers and a fan-shaped tail.

  • A holiday when many people give thanks and share a special meal.

  • A raised place where people perform a play, song, or dance.

  • A big piece of fabric that opens and closes in front of a stage.

  • Clothes you wear to look like a character or something else.

  • The people who watch a show or performance.

  • Smart in a fun or creative way.

  • To get away from a place or situation.