Thanksgiving is all about gratitude, family, and… wildly creative answers from preschoolers. This year, The Journal visited Karen Roehr’s preschool class to ask local little ones some big holiday questions. Their imaginative (and often hilarious) responses prove that no one celebrates Thanksgiving quite like a preschooler.
The kids were asked:
• What are you thankful for this year? • What’s your favorite Thanksgiving food? • How long do you think it takes to cook a turkey? • What would you add to a turkey to make it taste extra yummy? • If you were a turkey, where would you hide on Thanksgiving? • What would you name your pet turkey? • If you could invite anyone to your Thanksgiving dinner — even a cartoon character — who would it be?
Luella Zenk is thankful for Jesus and loves turkey. She thinks a turkey cooks in 17 minutes, would add salt, and would hide in a closet if she were one. She’d name her pet turkey Jersey and invite Grandma Uma to dinner.
Truett Brooks is thankful for cops and says pizza is the best Thanksgiving food. Turkeys take “a long time” to cook, need salt, and should hide in the fridge. He’d name his turkey Blippie and invite Blippie to dinner, too.
Mick Carson is thankful for his cat Keith and likes carrots most on Thanksgiving. He thinks turkeys cook in six hours and need salt. As a turkey, he’d hide in a tree. He’d name his turkey Turkey and would invite his friend Kaden.
Nolan Schultz is thankful for presents and says cookies are his favorite Thanksgiving food. Turkeys take 100 minutes to cook, he’d add bones, and hide in a box. His turkey would be named Grass, and he’d invite Zephie to dinner.
Addilyn Jones is thankful for friends and loves chicken nuggets. She says a turkey cooks in three minutes, should be coated in candy, and would hide in a shoe. She’d name her turkey Noodle and invite Bridget (the interviewer) to dinner.
Kaden Olson is thankful “that I’m a person” and likes turkey best. He says a turkey cooks in two hours, needs salt, and should hide in a dumpster. He’d name his turkey Minions and invite cousins Peyton and Braelyn.
Kash Holland is thankful for cars and says pizza is his favorite Thanksgiving treat. Turkeys cook for “a lot of minutes,” should get spicy sauce, and should hide behind the door. He’d name his turkey Blackie and invite his friend.
Landree Hagen is thankful for family and prefers McDonald’s for Thanksgiving. Turkeys take five hours, need potatoes, and should hide under a rock. She’d name her turkey Cupcake and invite Grandma and Grandpa.
Isla Peters is thankful for Mama and loves blueberries. Turkeys cook in five minutes, get salt, and hide outside. She’d name her turkey Sparkles and invite Lola to her table.
Tate Trautner is thankful for Daddy and says barbecue is his favorite Thanksgiving food. He thinks a turkey cooks for one million minutes, should have sugar, and would hide in a bowl. His turkey would be named Simba, and he’d invite cousin Tessa.
Carter Williams is thankful for his stuffies and likes ice cream best. Turkeys cook in five minutes, need pepperoni, and hide under the table. He’d name his turkey Turkey and invite his best friend.
Colten Steiner is thankful for toys and loves chicken for Thanksgiving. Turkeys take 10 minutes, need spicy spices, and hide in the lamp. He’d name his turkey Royleigh and invite Denver to dinner.
Eli Key is thankful for his toys and says mac & cheese is the best Thanksgiving food. He thinks a turkey cooks in one minute, needs sauce, and hides under a couch. His turkey would be named Rooster, and he’d invite his friends.
Nash Jones is thankful for his birthday and loves ramen. Turkeys cook “till you can eat it,” need extra food, and hide in his mom’s bucket. He’d name his turkey Mom and invite his dad to dinner.
Willow Yelkin is thankful for her cute teddy bear and loves big turkey. Turkeys cook in six minutes, need ketchup, and hide in a bucket. She’d name her turkey Bob and invite her best friend.
Drake Olson is thankful for toys and likes turkey most. Turkeys cook in an hour, get hot dogs, and hide in a tree. His turkey would be Scooby, and he’d invite Ryan to dinner.
Ezekiel Waagen is thankful for his mom and loves spaghetti. Turkeys cook in two minutes, need pepper, and hide by the wall. He’d name his turkey Buddy and invite his mom to Thanksgiving dinner.
Zachary Folkman is thankful for school and says his favorite Thanksgiving food is… giraffe. Turkeys cook in five minutes, should be seasoned with giraffe, and hide in closets. He’d name his turkey Mom and invite Tucker to dinner.
Flynn Hagen is thankful for toys and loves turkey. He says turkeys cook in 100 minutes, need salt and pepper, and hide under the table. He’d name his turkey Peanut and invite Grandma and Papa.
Ella Frericks is thankful for turkeys and likes chicken and lettuce. Turkeys cook in six minutes, get spicy stuff, and hide behind trees. She’d name her turkey Chicken and invite cousins and friends.
Abigail Drake is thankful for family and loves turkey. She thinks turkeys cook in four minutes, need salt, and hide behind her bed. She’d name her turkey Adeline and invite Wyatt to dinner.
Briggs Hrabik is thankful for animals and loves pizza. Turkeys cook in 24 minutes, need hot sauce, and hide “in a spider.” He’d name his turkey Turkey and invite Uncle Dallas.
Asher Streier is thankful for his dog Zoey and loves chicken wings. Turkeys cook in 50 minutes, need chicken nuggets, and hide on the roof. His turkey would be Chicken Paw, and he’d invite cousin Nolan.
Wyatt Hagen is thankful for his mom and loves chicken nuggets. He thinks turkeys cook in two minutes, should be frozen, and hide under the table. He’d name his turkey Chicken and invite Grandma and Grandpa.
Layton Carlson is thankful for his cousins and loves turkey. Turkeys cook in 11 minutes, get pepper and salt, and hide in dumpsters. He’d name his turkey Dennis and invite his cousins.
Evelyn Raabe is thankful for toys and loves turkey. She says turkeys cook in 15 minutes, need salt, and hide in mommy’s hair. Her turkey would be Donut, and she’d invite Zephie.
Zephie Shileny is thankful for spaghetti and loves french fries. Turkeys cook in 10 minutes, need salt, and hide in the sand. She’d name her turkey Roger and invite Grandma.
Wren Hemmah is thankful for mom and loves broccoli. She says turkeys cook for 1,500 minutes, need spices, and hide in the toilet. She’d name her turkey Turkey and invite the police.
Benham Schuster is thankful for his dog and loves McDonald’s. Turkeys cook in 100 minutes, get mushrooms, and hide in closets. He’d name his turkey Zoey and invite Zephie.
Rowdy Cole is thankful for toy guns and loves chocolate. Turkeys cook in one minute, need salt, and hide in the bushes. He’d name his turkey Paper and invite his grandma to Thanksgiving dinner.
