Thanksgiving library activities

Elementary librarians are always on the hunt for, not only, new books to read-aloud, but for those activities that will extend those new books! Well, look no further. Here are some of my favorite November books with a few ideas of activities to pair with them.

Every year I create a paper chain with students called our "Thankful Chain." It stays hung in our library all year and the students love it. I personally pick paper colors that match my library theme.This listing includes a Google Slide deck to introduce the activity and spark a discussion about stu...

November STEM Read Alouds (Thanksgiving Read Alouds): We love using read alouds and STEM activities to create a fun and engaging classroom. Students love the hands-on learning Thanksgiving STEM challenges that incorporate, reading, writing, and making. #readalouds #stemactivities

November library lessons can be fun and engaging! Keep your elementary students actively learning with your November library lessons! These November library activities are low-prep so you can stay flexible during special holiday events in your elementary school library. Get some November library bulletin board ideas and book display ideas too!

This Thanksgiving play with physics with Turkey Balloon Races. The perfect Thanksgiving STEM Activities for all ages that will have everyone laughing, learning and having fun. Explore Newton's Laws of Motion with this simple physics challenge that is so silly and so much fun, it will have everyone celebrating their turkey successes! An excellent project for a classroom activity or a fun family challenge, Turkey Races are the perfect Thanksgiving STEM Activity. #ThanksgivingSTEM…

Thanksgiving activities for the classroom that will entertain and engage your students. Great activities for the classroom and home.

These fun and unique Thanksgiving activities for elementary students will have you focusing on gratitude and giving this fall and Thanksgiving season

This post may contain affiliate links. See our disclosure policy for details. November is the perfect time to take a break from worksheets and try some hands-on, fun Thanksgiving STEM activities! Find all of our favorite STEM ideas below! Thanksgiving STEM Activities If you’re feeling a little burn out with your regular routine, it might…

Looking for the best Thanksgiving Read Alouds for your elementary classroom? These funny turkey stories are the best books for November. This book list includes lesson plan ideas, crafts, writing prompts and a freebie inside as well.

FUN Turkey Game that is both Thanksgiving activities, Fall STEM, and a physics science experimetn too! Try Turkey Races in November!