The Record continued its annual trip to South Whidbey Elementary School to see what Thanksgiving is all about
— in the eyes of kindergarteners. See what the students are gobblin’ about below.
Corban Word, 5
— What are you looking forward to this Thanksgiving?
“Let me tell you this, we moved from Texas”
— Really? So what are your favorite foods to eat on Thanksgiving?
“Mostly steak and baked potatoes, sometimes French fries and I like turkey and pumpkin pie.”
Kailea Bravo, 5
— Where are you spending Thanksgiving?
“We go to a friend’s house and eat Thanksgiving with grandma.”
— What activities do you do there?
“We play and make forts on Thanksgiving. We share scary stories and turn off the light.”
Olivia Martin, 5
— Who are you spending Thanksgiving with?
“My uncle, auntie and I think my other uncle is coming.”
— What are you going to do with your family?
“I play hide and seek on the trampoline.”
— But it’s so cold.
“I’m going to wear a coat. We’re going to play inside … a princess game.”
Rayne O’Neill
— What do you do on Thanksgiving?
“Celebrate Thanksgiving and give thanks. We also have a big feast and have a lot of turkey because that’s what Thanksgiving is about.”
Jace Kukuk, 6
— What are you thankful for this year?
“Thankful for hot water because it’s warm. And my family.”
— Do you help cook on Thanksgiving?
“We do cook, of course we cook! Why would we have Thanksgiving without cooking?”
— What is your favorite food to eat?
“Turkey is my favorite. “
Sasha Ly, 5
— What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving?
“My favorite part is cooking.”
— What are you cooking this year?
“Maybe some rice, maybe some pizza.”
— What about the turkey?
“Maybe I’ll help with some turkey.”
