100+ Thanksgiving Activities for the Classroom

100+ Thanksgiving activities for the classroom! All of my favorite Thanksgiving activities for kids, including the best books, printables, activities, YouTube videos, games and more to engage your little learners in educational Thanksgiving activities in the classroom.

Thanksgiving activities for the classroom

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Thanksgiving Printables

I love using printables with little learners on the autism spectrum. These are some of my favorite printable activities that you can use as part of your Thanksgiving festivities in your classroom this year.

Gratitude Tree Printable (free printable)

Thanksgiving activities for kids (Gratitude Tree Printable)

20 Thanksgiving Activity Pages (12 activities and 8 coloring pages)

Thanksgiving YouTube Videos

You can incorporate Thanksgiving YouTube videos into your classroom Thanksgiving lesson plans too. Each video teaches a different Thanksgiving concept.

Sesame Street Thanksgiving Songs Compilation

I love this adorable collection of Thanksgiving songs from Sesame Street!

Peppa Pig’s Thanksgiving Celebration

Do your students love Peppa Pig as much as mine do? If yes, then they will love this Peppa Pig Thanksgiving celebration video.

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Charlie Brown is a classic. This is one of my favorite Thanksgiving YouTube videos for kids.

Five Little Turkeys Thanksgiving Song

This is a cute and simple song you could use for a Thanksgiving sing along in the classroom.

Turkey Trouble : Thanksgiving Story Read Aloud

I love incorporating stories into my lesson plans. Why not play a read aloud YouTube video for your students as part of your Thanksgiving unit?

Thanksgiving Craft Ideas

I always love adding craft projects into my lesson plans with autistic learners. These are some of my favorite Thanksgiving craft ideas for little learners.

6 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids with Autism
Painted rocks (these little painted rocks are so cute!)
Quirky Leaf Friends
Handprint Turkeys
Pom Pom Turkeys

Thanksgiving Games

Why not set up a fun Thanksgiving game to engage your students? These printable games are easy to download and print from home or school to get set up quickly. Your students will love these!

Printable Thanksgiving Bingo Game

Thanksgiving activities for the classroom (Printable Thanksgiving Bingo)

Thanksgiving Books

I am always building my book collection. I love adding seasonal classics like the books below!

Thankful Things, Dr. Seuss
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, Charles M. Schulz
Happy Thanksgiving, Curious George, Cynthia Platt

Thanksgiving Sensory Bins

Turkey Sensory Bin
Corn Sensory Bin
Thanksgiving Sensory Bin

Thanksgiving Puzzles

Whether you are adding printable or physical puzzles into the mix, your students will love the activities I collected below.

Thanksgiving Decorations for the Classroom

Seasonal decorations add so much fun to the classroom. I have always loved decorating our therapy rooms at my autism learning center.

Whether you order decorations, pick them up at a local store or print them out on your own, a little decoration will make the season even brighter.

Thanksgiving Recipes for Kids

Cooking is a great activity for building new skills. It is also inherently rewarding for children on the autism spectrum if you use preferred ingredients.

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More Autism Learning Resources

The Successful Interaction with a Child with Autism Course – learn to better understand your autistic child or students with this complete course.
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How to Make a Communication Binder Guide & Workbook – Learn how to create a Communication Binder for your child or student with autism using real photos. Follow my expert guide to learn how to use it to increase communication skills.
Zoo Animals Play Dough Mats Bundle – use these printable play dough mat to work on the names of the animals, build language skills, and increase fine motor strength and precision in a fun, sensory way!