November Preschool Activities

Thankfulness, Family, and Food are the primary focus of my November preschool activities, not the Thanksgiving holiday. Yesterday, in my Facebook community, I shared a post inspired by discussions I have had over the years with other teachers titled “Should We Celebrate Thanksgiving at Preschool?” I’d love for you to check out the article and the ongoing discussion in my Facebook community, especially if the idea that there may be reasons not to celebrate it is new to you.
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In the spirit of this discussion and article, I am sharing a few simple ideas for November preschool activities that focus on thankfulness, family, and food!

November Activities for Preschool That Focus on Food, Family, and Thankfulness.

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​Thankful Activity ​​: Gratitude Tree

Multi-lingual Thankful Wreath

Thankfulness activity to match Todd Parr’s Thankful Book ​

Thank you card writing center ( updated for 2025)
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​Fall Family Portrait ​

Family Themed Origami House Project
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​Books About Families

Activities that match The Family Book by Todd Parr​

​Alphabet Soup ​
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​Food Rhymes 

What Do Owls Eat – a great fall-themed look at the similarities and differences between what animals eat vs. humans, as well as where we get our food from.
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​Books About Food

Five Senses Activities is a great addition if you are exploring food as a theme or topic of learning. ​
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I hope these help you have a meaningful and engaging month of learning!