Thanksgiving is almost here and as teachers, we have the perfect opportunity to create engaging, educational, and fun experiences for our students. If you are looking for Thanksgiving activities for kids or Thanksgiving activities for students in school, you’re in the right place.
How do you make Thanksgiving fun for kids? I’ve gathered a selection of Thanksgiving-themed classroom resources and activities to help you infuse the holiday spirit into your curriculum this year. 🍂🦃📚
What should I do for Thanksgiving in the classroom? Check out these ideas!
Thanksgiving Pilgrim Hats | Craft | Writing
Embrace the festive spirit with these adorable pilgrim hats! This craft and writing resource is perfect for that last day before break.
Thanksgiving Escape Room
Are you ready to be the most memorable teacher of a child’s life this fall season? Use these step-by-step instructions to guarantee student engagement while they learn about how to work as a team to solve a mystery, practice comprehension and ESCAPE THE CLASSROOM! With a little prep, your students will work as a team to break into a box, which breaks them out of the classroom as they beat the clock!
Thanksgiving Turkey Headband Craft
Be the hit at your school on Thanksgiving with these cute turkey headbands! I like to use their own handprints, but there are some printable ones provided, if you lack time. I also added feathers, if you would like a choice of that to put behind the turkey.
Turkey HUNT | Thanksgiving Digital Escape™ Room | Google Apps™
Looking for a great activity for your students to help your students practice problem solving, sight words and counting? Digital Escapes™ are a fun way to get students to learn without even realizing it. No Printing and No Prep needed for this digital escape! This Thanksgiving escape room will be a hit!
Thanksgiving Play | Thanksgiving Activities | Holiday Show for Parents
Everything you need to shine during the holidays! This Thanksgiving Play Includes Music with Jack Hartmann, detailed step-by-step directions, crafts, headbands, posters, poems, invitations, and more! The focus of the program is on family, being thankful, and food.
Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving Digital Escape Room Companion | Google Apps™
Looking for a GREAT holiday activity for your students to help your students practice comprehension, problem solving and learn about Tony Sarg, the puppeteer who designed the balloons in the Macy’s Parade? Digital Escapes™ are a fun way to get students to learn without even realizing it. NO Printing and No Prep needed for this digital escape! Super EASY for in person or Distance Learning.
Thanksgiving Vocabulary Activities, Journal, Books and Monthly Themed Words
Are you looking for engaging vocabulary activities that are researched-based, a simple to follow plan yet still fun and rigorous?? I have you covered with this download of monthly themed vocabulary words!
I hope you and your students love these crafts, activities, and resources! If you want even more Thanksgiving fun, check out my post here!
What are your favorite ways to teach about Thanksgiving? Let me know in the comments!