Are you looking for the top November thematic units to use in your classroom? Check this list to explore some wonderful topics for the month of November.
For each November thematic unit, we will first, begin with the topic. Second, a literature list that relates to the topic choice. And finally, centers and activities that can be developed to use throughout the themed unit.
1. Football Thematic Unit
The sport of football is in full swing in the month of November. There are so many books and activities that can be explored on the topic of football. Even if it is not your favorite sport you may want to share and enjoy this wonderful theme with your students.
Football Literature:
- Little Football: Brad Herzog
- My Football Book: Gail Gibbons
- Little Granny Quarterback: Bill Martin
- Goodnight Football: Michael Dahl
- I Told You I Can Play! Brian Jordan
Football Themed Centers & Activities
- “When I Play Football” Classroom Book
- “Football Senses” Student Booklet
- Football Art Project
- Football Letter and Sound Match Game
- Football Counting Math Games
2. Owls Thematic Unit
Owls are a great November thematic unit and offer many cross-curricular activities to do with your students. There is a variety of fiction and nonfiction literature about owls. Along with book, there are numerous activities that include reading, writing, math, science and social studies skills.
Owls Literature:
- Owl Babies: Martin Waddell
- Owl Moon: June Yolen
- The Barn Owl: Tony Johnston
- Little Owl’s Egg: Debi Gliori
- Owls: Birds of the Night: Emily Solling
- Good Night Owl: Greg Pizzoli
Owls Themed Centers & Activities
- Classroom Book: “The Owl
- “All About Owls” Student Booklet
- My Owl Student Story
- Owl Paper Plate Art Project
- Owl Roll & Bump Math Dice Games
Fall Thematic Unit
The Fall season continues through the month of November, so you could choose a thematic unit to study this beautiful time of year. There are so many books and activities that can be explored on the topic of fall. Even if it is not your favorite season you may want to share and enjoy this wonderful theme with your students.
Fall Literature:
- Why Do Leaves Change Colors: Betsy Maestro
- Autumn Leaves: Ken Robbins
- Apples and Pumpkins: Anne Rockwell
- Hello, Fall: Deborah Diesen
- We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt: Steven Metzger
Fall/Autumn Themed Centers & Activities
- Fall Writing Station Words
- “Fall Senses” Student Booklet
- Leaf Poem & Art Project
- Fall Letter and Sound Match Game
- Fall Counting Math Games
4. Turkey Thematic Unit
Turkeys are another fun thematic unit for children. Who doesn’t love to read about these wonderful creatures around Thanksgiving? You can introduce a lot of literature, songs, reading and math skills using this fun thematic unit.
Turkey Literature:
- Turkey Trouble: Wendi Silvano
- Turkey Surprise: Peggy Archer
- A Plump and Perky Turkey: Teresa Bateman
- Five Silly Turkeys: Salina Yoon
- 10 Fat Turkeys: Tony Johnston
Turkey Themed Centers & Activities
- “Save the Turkeys” Classroom Book
- “I See Turkeys” Student Counting & Color Booklet
- Turkey Art Project
- Turkey & Feathers Make a Word Game
- Turkey Roll & Cover Math Games
5. Thanksgiving Thematic Unit
Toward the end of the month of November is the holiday of Thanksgiving. You can create so many cross-curricular activities that are in the theme of Thanksgiving. Students will love to listen to stories, work at centers, and play reading and math games all with the wonderful theme of Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Day Literature:
- The Thanksgiving Story: Alice Dalgliesh
- Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving: Dav Pilkey
- Arthur’s Thanksgiving: Marc Brown
- The First Thanksgiving Day: Laura Krauss Melmed
- Thanksgiving is for Giving Thanks: Margaret Sutherland
Halloween Day Themed Centers & Activities
- “All About Thanksgiving” Classroom Book
- “Thanksgiving Senses” Student Booklet
- “ My Thanksgiving” Student Story
- Thanksgiving Roll It! Read It! Short Vowels Game Cards
- Thanksgiving Addition & Subtraction Math Games
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In summary, there are many engaging November thematic units to celebrate in the month. You and your children can explore the units with books, centers, and activities. Whatever theme you choose your students will have a wonderful time discovering with the literature and activities you choose.
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To read more topics about thematic units check out my blog, “Why Use Thematic Units In Your Classroom or Home School?”
