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Turkey talk

Published 1:30 am Tuesday, November 20, 2018

By Patricia Guthrie

Turkey talk
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Turkey talk
A quick snapshot of 20 kids, South Whidbey Elementary School kindergarten class of teacher Laura Spear. (Photos by Patricia Guthrie/Whidbey News Group)
<strong>Elliot Dupont, 5:</strong> 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.”
<strong>Ashlyn Haines, 6:</strong> What have you learned about Thanksgiving? <em>“We made turkey hats.” </em> Did you learn about pilgrims? <em>“I was sick that day.” </em>
<strong>Maleka Mills, 6:</strong> Have you heard of pilgrims? <em>“Pilgrims helped other people.”</em> What are you thankful for? <em>“God.”</em>
<strong>Willy Kallstrom, 6</strong>: What do people eat on Thanksgiving? <em>“Last time I had a ham sandwich.”</em> What are you thankful for? <em>“For losing my teeth. And my Mom.”</em>
<strong>Levi Dalrymple-Hickman, 6:</strong> What do people eat on Thanksgiving? <em>“Turkey, of course!” </em> Where did the pilgrims come from? <em>“England.” </em> Of course.
<strong>Sawyer Cox, 5: </strong> What’s your favorite Thanksgiving food? <em>“Turkey and pumpkin pie but I like turkey more.” </em> Are you thankful for something? <em>“My family.” </em>
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.”
<strong>River Sanchez, 6 years old on Saturday! </strong> What’s Thanksgiving for? <em>“To invite friends to a big feast at your house.” </em> What will you eat? <em>“Turkey.” </em> How about Batman? <em>“Turkey.” </em>
<strong>Lucy Schisel, 6: </strong> Why is there a Thanksgiving? <em>“I can’t remember.”</em> Well, what are you thankful for?” <em>“I’m thankful for the people I love.” </em>
<strong>Matthew Tower, 5 and one-half: </strong> Who were the pilgrims? <em>“I was sick that day.” </em> What’s going to happen on Thanksgiving? <em>“We’re going to buy a guitar.” </em>
<strong>Hikari Zediker, 5: </strong> What will you be doing Thanksgiving? <em>“Making friends.” </em> What will you be eating? <em>“Mashed potatoes.” </em>
<strong>Elsa Brady, 5: </strong> What are you thankful for? <em>“Turkey.” </em> Anything else? <em>“Mashed potatoes.” </em>
<strong>Kamdin Hill, 6:</strong> What is Thanksgiving? <em>“It’s when we invite all our friends over for turkey.”</em> What are you thankful for? <em>“Mom and Dad.”</em>
<strong>Kylie Beard, 5: </strong> What will you be thankful for on Thanksgiving? <em>“God.” </em> What will you be eating? <em>“Macaroni and cheese.” </em>
<strong>Charlie Cameron, 5:</strong> “<em>That’s</em><em> spelled</em> C-h-a-r-l-i-e<em>.” </em> Well, thank you. What are you doing Thanksgiving? <em>“Cooking the turkey with lemons.” </em> Where did the pilgrims come from? <em>“Canada.” </em>
<strong>Colton Keller, 5: </strong> What’s your favorite food for Thanksgiving? <em>“Pumpkin pie with whipped cream.” </em> Where do turkeys come from? <em>“The farm.” </em>
<strong>Ella Kirmo, 6: </strong> What do you eat on Thanksgiving? <em>“Chicken.” </em> What will you do Thanksgiving? <em>“Celebrate happiness and chicken.” </em>
<strong>Aleah Livingstone, 5:</strong> What will you be eating Thanksgiving? <em>“I’m still thinking about it.” </em> Do you know what you’re thankful for? <em>“Balloons.” </em>
<strong>Aria O’Neill, 5: </strong> What’s your favorite thing to eat on Thanksgiving? “Turkey.” What about dessert? “Sherbet.”
<strong>Hadley Krug, 5:</strong> I like your turkey hat! What do turkeys have to do with Thanksgiving? <em>“We eat them.” </em> Are you thankful for something? <em>“My dog.” </em>

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:

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