Thanksgiving Activities for K-1
I always feel sorry for November and Thanksgiving because they totally get overshadowed by the Winter holidays. We can’t skip over turkeys and thankfulness! There are so many fun turkey-themed academic activities that you can do with your class to make school feel fun and exciting! Read about a few of my faves below!
Thankful Turkey Writing
This is truly one of my favorite craftivities that we do during the whole school year. It makes the CUTEST bulletin board display, it’ll make you want to keep them up all year long! We start by brainstorming things that we are thankful for. I use my Project and Trace Anchor Chart that can be found HERE, and I give each student a sticky note to write what they are thankful for. Then we make our turkeys! Sorry- I don’t have a template for them! This is an “old school” craft because I just give each student a piece of handwriting paper for the center, and I cut patterns out of file folders for students to trace for the body and head. I show them how to make their own beak, and then I have pre-cut strips of colored construction paper for the feather loops and legs. Cutest ever!
How to Catch a Turkey Flip Book
This flip book comes with several different styles and can be found HERE! We complete this “how-to” writing activity after reading How to Catch a Turkey. I love reading these responses. They’ll crack you up!
November Math Around the Room
This is another low-prep math center that you can use any time in November. It covers 22 math concepts so you can use it no matter what you are teaching or reviewing! Just print and cut your cards, tape them around the room, and give students a recording sheet so that they can go around and “hunt” for their answers. My Math Around the Room pack can be found HERE.
November Positive Behavior Notes
I love sending home positive behavior notes with deserving students each day! I keep a stack of these on my desk, and when I see a student go “above and beyond” I’ll write their name at the top of the note, sign my name at the bottom, and tape a little Starburst candy to the top for them to bring home to show their families. This is such a quick and easy way to make a positive connection between school and home. You can grab this set of Positive Behavior Notes HERE.
Wishing you the best November full of thankfulness, turkeys, pumpkins, and pie! I’m thankful for all of you and the work that you do for the littles that love to learn each day. Thank you for being so amazing! Happy Thanksgiving!