Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to incorporate fun and educational activities into your kindergarten classroom. These activities keep young students engaged and help them learn valuable skills. In this blog post, we’ll explore various Thanksgiving activities for kindergarten, including some of my favorite resources, free activities, and helpful blog posts on my website.
Thanksgiving Activities for Kindergarten
November Early Finisher Task Cards and Worksheets
Keep your students engaged with these November Early Finisher Task Cards and Worksheets. These resources are designed to provide meaningful, independent activities for students who complete their work early. From Thanksgiving-themed math problems to language arts tasks, these cards and worksheets ensure that every student remains challenged and focused. Task cards are available in Pre-K to 2nd grade, along with early finisher worksheets for Kindergarten to 2nd grade.
- Pre-K Task Cards
- Kindergarten Task Cards
- 1st Grade Task Cards
- 2nd Grade Task Cards
- Kindergarten Worksheets
- 1st Grade Worksheets
- 2nd Grade Worksheets
Thanksgiving Phonics Sensory Bins
Enhance your students’ phonics skills with these Thanksgiving Phonics Sensory Bins. These bins combine tactile learning with phonics practice, allowing students to explore letters and sounds hands-on. Sensory bins are perfect for reinforcing letter recognition, beginning sounds, and simple word building, making learning fun and interactive.
Thanksgiving Math Sensory Bins
Make math exciting with these Thanksgiving Math Sensory Bins. These bins have Thanksgiving-themed manipulatives that help students practice counting, sorting, and basic arithmetic. Sensory play combined with math practice encourages students to develop their number sense while enjoying the festive spirit of Thanksgiving.
November Phonics and Math Boom Cards
These November Phonics and Math Boom Cards offer your students interactive, digital learning experiences. These self-checking digital task cards cover a range of phonics and math skills, perfect for engagingly reinforcing lessons. Students can work independently or in small groups, making Boom Cards a versatile addition to your classroom resources.
Free Thanksgiving Activities for Kindergarten
Thanksgiving Craft Resource
Using this free Thanksgiving Craft Resource, you can create a memorable and fun Thanksgiving craft with your kindergarten students. This activity guides students in making their turkey, allowing them to express their creativity while learning about the holiday’s themes of thankfulness and community. It’s a beautiful way to combine art with a meaningful Thanksgiving lesson.
CVC Turkey Activity
This free CVC Turkey Activity is perfect for practicing consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words with your kindergarten students. This hands-on activity involves students matching pictures with the correct CVC words, promoting phonemic awareness and word-building skills. It’s a fun and educational way to reinforce phonics learning during Thanksgiving.
Helpful Blog Posts on My Website for Other Thanksgiving Activities
Explore more Thanksgiving activities for kindergarten on my website through the following blog posts:
Fall Bulletin Board Ideas
Get inspired with creative and festive bulletin board ideas to bring the spirit of fall into your classroom. From colorful leaf displays to Thanksgiving-themed boards, you’ll find plenty of ideas to make your classroom environment warm and welcoming for your students.
Fun Thanksgiving Food Projects for the Classroom
Discover exciting Thanksgiving food projects that are perfect for kindergarten classrooms. These projects include simple, kid-friendly recipes and food-related activities that teach students about Thanksgiving traditions while also incorporating math, science, and social skills.
Past Versus Present Social Studies Learning
Teach your students about the history of Thanksgiving and how it has evolved over time with our past versus present social studies learning activities. These lessons help students understand historical concepts and make connections to their own lives, fostering a deeper appreciation for the holiday.
With these Thanksgiving activities for kindergarten classrooms, you’ll be ready to celebrate Thanksgiving in a fun, engaging, and educational way. Be sure to check out the additional blog posts on my website for even more ideas on making this Thanksgiving season special for your students.
