Editor’s note: The following tips on how to cook a turkey came from students in Stacy Morrell’s pre-K class at Piney Chapel Elementary School. Follow them at your own risk.

• “You put it in the microwave first. Then, you gotta put it in a pan and put it in the oven.” — Alex Gulley Jr.

• “You have to cut it sideways, and then you cut it forward and all the way around. Then, you put it in the oven. Then, you have to slide it on a plate from a tray.” — Kaleah Brown

• “You have to buy it, then you go home. Then, you do everything Mama says. You put it in the oven, then let it cool off. Then, you snack on it.” — Kaylee Gott

• “First, you gotta put it in the oven. Then, you take the feathers off. Then, you eat it.” — Nolan Terry

• “You have to cut it up, then put it in the oven. Then, you eat it!” — Liam Pitts

• “You gotta cook it in the microwave. Then, you put it in the oven. Then, you eat it.” — Dayja Griffith

• “You get the feathers off and put it in a pan. You put it in the oven.” — Kenya Castro

• “Put in oven and eat.” — Darwin Sosa

• “Put it pan. Cook it. Eat it.” — Alexander Ponce-Landaverde

• “You put it in water. Then, you cut some carrots and mix it up. Then, you put some broccoli inside it, and it gets nice and comfy. You gotta stir it up! Turn on the oven, and then it cooks.” — Hunter Spence

• “You put salsa in the turkey so it will be brown. Then, you put some more brown on it. Then, you can eat it for Thanksgiving.” — Camden McLin

• “My daddy cuts it up! Then, you put it in the oven.” — Ford Dugger

• “In your house. My mama helps me cook it. She just puts water and then more water. It changes colors.” — Isabella Hernandez

• “First, you have to cut it up! Then, you put it on the grill and cook it!” — Nekolai Terry

• “You put it in the oven, but if you eat it raw, it tastes bad. If you cook it, it tastes good! You cook it for 6 minutes.” — Emmalyn Reavis

• “You put it in the oven. Then, the house smells good!” — Aubrey Puckett