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November Preschool Themes and Ideas

10/25/2023

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November Preschool Themes and Ideas

November is a fun month for preschoolers with so many exciting themes and activities. Below I'm highlighting a few favorite of our favorite November themes and engaging activities for the holidays. 

Be sure to download our free fall inspiration guide at the end of this post! Inside you'll find some fun inspiration for fall, as well as a list of November Holidays and Observances.

National Native American Heritage Month

Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month by introducing preschoolers to the rich traditions, cultures, and stories of Native American communities. Read some of our recommended preschool picture books written by Indigenous Authors. 

Falling Leaves and Changing Trees

November is the perfect time to celebrate fall and the changing colors surrounding us, making it a great time to plan fun leaf activities. There are a lot of fun books that talk about leaves, trees, and all of the vibrant colors. You can also incorporate hands-on activities to go along with your leaves and trees theme. ​

Leaf Patterning Activity

Heather B. of Brown's Daycare created this clever leaf patterning activity. You can try this out with fabric or real leaves!
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Photo Credit: Heather B.

Leaf Sensory Bin

Bonnie of Miss Bonnie's Happy Campers Home Daycare added some Fall Leaves to her Sensory Bin. She said the children in her care are having a great time smelling, crunching, and blowing them. This is a great sensory experience for your preschoolers. 

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Photo Credit: Miss Bonnie's Happy Campers Home Daycare

Create a fun photo op for fall

Erica of Erica's Educare Learning center created this adorable Fall Photo shoot for the children in her care.
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Photo Credit: Erica's Educare Learning Center

STEM Day

STEM Day is celebrated on November 8th and is an opportunity to express the important aspects of science, technology, engineering, and math. Check out a few of my favorite STEM activities that I know your preschoolers will love!


Animal Hibernation

Discover which animals hibernate during the winter months. Discuss the reasons for hibernation and how animals prepare for it. Download thisfree Bear den STEM activity) to complement your lessons.
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Download this free Bear Den STEM Activity!

Veterans Day

Veteran's Day is celebrated on November 11th. This is a day where we honor the men and women who have served our country. Here is a fun Veteran's Day freebie for your preschoolers to honor and give to a veteran. This post also includes some books  that are a great way to help teach your preschools about this important holiday. 

Squirrel and Acorns

Squirrels are a fun fall topic to cover in November. Preschoolers love these furry little creatures. A squirrel theme lets your preschooler dive a little deeper into the sights, sounds and fascinating aspects of nature.

Squirrel Activities & Books

Do you have a collection of acorns in your backyard? There are so many fun activities to use with all of those acorns. Work on counting skills with this fun and interactive counting mat. You can also weigh acorns, measure with acorns, and use them to make process art! 
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World Kindness Day

World Kindness Day is celebrated in November and this year it falls on November 13th. This day serves as a great reminder of how important it is to be kind to one another. Check out a few of our favorite ways you can practice and encourage kindness with your kids. 

Kindness Activities

Kindness is an important topic to cover during your social-emotional lesson. There are so many fun and interactive ways you can teach kindness to your preschoolers. 
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Take a closer look at our kindness activities!

America Recycles Day

Recycling is a very important way we can take care of the Earth. November 15th is a day dedicated to educating and reminding us about the importance of recycling as a simple way to help keep the Earth clean. 

Practice Recycling

Let your preschoolers practice recycling with their very own dramatic play center. They will learn about the importance of recycling while having fun! 
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Take a closer look at our Recycling center dramatic play pack!

My Family and Home

Family and home life are so important for preschoolers, which is why we must include this theme in the classroom. For many students, this might be the first time they are away from their families. But, when we create an opportunity to talk, learn and do fun activities that celebrate our family, it fosters the feeling of safety and love. Here are a few of my favorite ways to bring family into the classroom! 

Baby Center

Many students have little brothers or sisters at home, and caring for babies is a fun way to remind them of their siblings! A perfect opportunity for them to act like mom or dad. 
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Getting the house ready for company

Let your students clean and prepare for their very own party! This is an opportunity to share ideas, solve problems, and build social skills with their peers.
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Turkeys and Thanksgiving

One of the best parts about fall is Thanksgiving. It's a time where we express what we are thankful for, enjoy time with family, learn all about turkeys, and enjoy delicious food. Thanksgiving themes are packed with so many fun activities. Check out a few of our most favorite below. 

Turkey Crafts

Check out this cute little turkey! Thanks Lisa N. for sharing this simple and super cute Turkey Craft with us. You can see a whole rafter of fun turkey crafts and ideas here.
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Photo Credit: Lisa N.

Traveling for the Holidays

Thanksgiving is a time where many families travel to other parts of the world. Give your students a chance to travel, too with this Airport Dramatic Play set. 
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Take a closer look at our Airport Dramatic Play Pack!

Manners

Teaching preschoolers manners help them learn respect for other people. Use this fun activity to help them learn phrases like please pass, thank you, and your welcome, which we say around the dinner table. 
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Pass the food game from our Turkey and Thanksgiving activity pack!

Exploring Shadows

With the days growing shorter, explore the concept of shadows. Engage in activities where children can experiment with creating and playing with shadows.

Nocturnal Animals

November is a great month to explore Nocturnal Animals, and discusss day and night activities!

Game and Puzzle Week

The entire week of Thanksgiving we are celebrating being thankful but it's also National Game and Puzzle week. It's the perfect time to play your favorite game and learn some new ones. Games are great for learning, having fun and working on team-building skills. Grab a deck of cards and explore all the different card games you can play with your preschoolers. 


Child Safety Protection Month

Did you know November is Child Safety Protection Month? This serves as an excellent opportunity to talk with our preschoolers about important topics like water safety,fire safety, being safe outdoors, and staying healthy. This month serves as an excellent opportunity to raise awareness about childhood safety!

Winter Clothes and Staying Warm

November is a fun month filled with vibrant colors and holidays, but it also means the weather is starting to get a bit colder! All the animals are beginning to prepare for winter, and so are we. As the temperatures start to drop, it is a great time to talk to your preschoolers about the type of clothes we wear in the winter and how we can stay warm. Prepare for winter with some fun activities, and our favorite winter clothes books. ​

What's your favorite November Theme or Activity?

Is there something special you like to do in November? Let me know in the comments!

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