Mercer Island students express thanks through art

Elementary teachers planned different projects for kids before Thanksgiving break.

Elementary school students in Mercer Island illustrated what they’re thankful for this Thanksgiving, literally. Check out a few of their projects:

Another response from a kindergartener on “how to cook a turkey.” Photo courtesy of Craig Degginger/Mercer Island School District

Another response from a kindergartener on “how to cook a turkey.” Photo courtesy of Craig Degginger/Mercer Island School District

Kindergarten students in Lacey Borgen’s class at Northwood wrote down what they’re thankful for this Thanksgiving. Photo courtesy of Craig Degginger/Mercer Island School District

Kindergarten students in Lacey Borgen’s class at Northwood wrote down what they’re thankful for this Thanksgiving. Photo courtesy of Craig Degginger/Mercer Island School District

Another thankful turkey art project. Photo courtesy of Craig Degginger/Mercer Island School District

Another thankful turkey art project. Photo courtesy of Craig Degginger/Mercer Island School District

A Thanksgiving art project by West Mercer students. Photo courtesy of Craig Degginger/Mercer Island School District

A Thanksgiving art project by West Mercer students. Photo courtesy of Craig Degginger/Mercer Island School District

This “thankful quilt” was made by Trina Sherman’s second graders at Northwood. Photo courtesy of Craig Degginger/Mercer Island School District

This “thankful quilt” was made by Trina Sherman’s second graders at Northwood. Photo courtesy of Craig Degginger/Mercer Island School District