Thanksgiving Homeschool Ideas
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It feels like as soon as the Halloween costumes are put away we transition to Thanksgiving. Personally, I love it. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite days. Having a few Thanksgiving homeschool ideas up our sleeves can help us feel festive while also checking objectives off our lesson plans.
I compiled all of the Thanksgiving homeschool ideas on my site into one post so that it is easy for you to find ideas and share things you would like to do with friends. It is a great idea to save this post on Pinterest so you can always find the Thanksgiving activities.
These Thanksgiving homeschool ideas can help us sprinkle in a little Thanksgiving fun the entire month of November.
Thanksgiving Homeschool Activities
Favorite Thanksgiving Picture Books – Books are a great addition to any homeschool. When my kids were younger I would keep baskets of themed books near the couch. A few times a day we would grab a book from the basket and cuddle on the couch to read together.
This list of Thanksgiving picture books includes a mix of fiction and nonfiction. When in doubt, add a book to your lesson plan.
Balloons over Broadway Activities – This book and accompanying activities are a must for anyone who loves the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
First, read the picture book that tells a bit about the history of some beloved parade floats. Then try a few of the activities. Watching the parade while cooking is one of our favorite Thanksgiving traditions.
Hosting Thanksgiving Tea with Poetry – Hosting special tea with poetry times is one of the homeschool memories I will treasure forever.
There are many ways to put together a Thanksgiving tea with poetry, but this post shares one of our favorite poetry teatimes. It was made extra special because Grandma was visiting.
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Activities – Who else loved watching the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special as a child? When I was a classroom kindergarten teacher I learned that there is a book version.
I put together fun Charlie Brown Thanksgiving activities that pair really well with the book and the show. See the post for ideas on how to recreate the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving meal, take a virtual field trip, and find a few coloring pages.
Younger kids will love that they can prepare the entire Thanksgiving feast on their own.
Homeschool-Friendly Thanksgiving Science Experiments – These Thanksgiving science experiments feature foods that are readily available at the grocery store in the fall. Kids will experiment with cranberries, potatoes, and pumpkins.
Thanksgiving Homeschool Lesson Plans – This post has a few ideas that are perfect for homeschool lesson plans.
Thanksgiving Craft Projects for Kids – Crafts can be a cute way to decorate for Thanksgiving. There are 8 craft projects in this post, so you can choose the ones you think your kids will enjoy the most. My favorite is the pumpkin pie garland!
Art projects can add a bit of fun to the homeschool day.
Online Thanksgiving Unit Study – This online unit study is perfect for upper elementary and middle school students.
All About Learning Mashed Potatoes – This cute activity is a fun way to practice listening comprehension. Younger children will think it is really silly.
All About Learning Thanksgiving Scramble – All About Learning has a few free printables related to Thanksgiving. This Thanksgiving Scramble invites kids to make as many new words as possible. I like to set this out on the table and let kids work on it at their leisure.
Grab the printable pack and you will always have a quick activity ready to go.
Build a Fun Thanksgiving Activity Basket – A Thanksgiving activity basket can help you get a few quiet minutes to prepare for the holiday. The general idea is that you put a few crafts, games, and educational objects in a basket and set it out when you need to keep kids busy.
Activity baskets are a great way to get ready for the holidays. This is the perfect time to set out a fresh activity basket the week of Thanksgiving, and kids will be entertained (and learning) while you prepare for the holiday.
The All About Learning free Thanksgiving printables linked above are a great addition to a Thanksgiving activity basket.
Rabbit Trails through Thanksgiving – This elementary book study revolves around the book The Thanksgiving Story. This picture book tells the traditional story of the first Thanksgiving. For 1 – 2 weeks, kids read the book and do related activities.
Fun Activities for the A Turkey for Thanksgiving Book – These activities are a great way for little learners to connect with a seasonal book.
Thanksgiving Language Arts Activities for Middle School – These 9 language arts activities are perfect for middle school students. The lessons are fun and engaging while still being educational.
Reading Fluency Turkey – This free printable Thanksgiving activity from All About Reading is a great way for kids to practice reading. It is designed to work with the AAR curriculum; however, you can also just write sentences or copy lines from books onto colorful strips of paper.
I hope these fun ideas help you have a wonderful entry to the holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving!
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