Discover those learning connections from Turkeys to Pizza First Grade November Cross-Curricular unit ideas that you can use in your classroom. Create these four weekly thematic units that explore November across all the curricular areas for your students!
Unlock a deeper understanding and engage students with all-inclusive cross-curricular November themed units. Students make connections while having a more hands-on learning experience that goes beyond traditional classroom boundaries.
November Lesson Plan Thematic Unit Ideas
Week 1: Turkeys
Week 2: Thanksgiving
Week 3: Hockey
Week 4: Pizza
English Language Arts
There are numerous language arts activities and centers that students can use with November thematic units. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning.
English Language Arts Activities
- November Vocabulary Card
- November Book Recommendations
- Themed Journal Entries: How would you catch a turkey; What do you know about Thanksgiving
- Themed Writing: My Hockey Story
- Themed Classroom Books: My Favorite Pizza Toppings; Our Turkey Disguises
- Themed Worksheets: Turkey Rhyming; Thanksgiving Word Match; Hockey Word Scramble; Pizza Reading
English Language Arts Centers
- Turkey Make a Word
- Thanksgiving Short Vowel Word Games
- Hockey Sight Word Games
- November Roll It! Read It! Game Cards
Mathematics
Let us look at some November mathematics activities and centers that you could use with your students. These activities suit lower elementary students and may also be appropriate for special education students, based on their skill level. Try one of these math activities with your students!
Mathematics Activities
- Addition & Subtraction Classroom Books: How Many Turkeys; How Many Pizzas
- Themed Student Booklets: Turkey Counting; Hockey Counting
- Themed Worksheets: Turkey Patterns; Thanksgiving Number Comparisons; Hockey Graphing; Pizza Word Problems
Mathematics Centers
- Pizza Toppings Counting
- November Roll It! Read It! Math Fact Game Cards
- Turkey & Thanksgiving Addition & Subtraction Match Game
- November Roll & Bump Game Cards
Science
These November themed units of study are great to do investigations in science or STEM. There are several activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in this area of study.
Science (STEM) Activities
- Turkeys STEM Activity: Turkey Cage
- Thanksgiving STEM Activity: Homemade Butter
- Hockey STEM Activity: Sliding on Ice
- Pizza STEM Activity: Pizza Dough
Social Studies
Encourage discovery and explore these November Social Studies activities and centers for your students. Have students analyze and use critical thinking to uncover historical events and current issues. These activities and centers can lead to discussion which could lead to interaction and foster creative thinking.
Social Studies Activities
- Themed Classroom Books: Our Turkey Disguises; All About Thanksgiving
- Themed Student Booklets: Thanksgiving Senses; Pizza Senses
- Themed Venn Diagrams: Turkeys vs Chickens; Thanksgiving vs Halloween; Hockey vs Football; Pizza Toppings
- Themed Worksheets: My Turkey Report; I Am Thankful; Hockey Map Grid; Pizza Making
Social Studies Centers
- Thanksgiving Picture Match Game Cards
Technology
With the use of technology your students can connect to each of the November themed units. The use of technology allows students another mode of learning important grade level skills. These Google slides allow students to independently enhance and improve their learning.
Technology: Google Slides
- Thanksgiving Build a Word Google Slides
- Thanksgiving Counting: How Many Pilgrims? Google Slides
Art
Who does not love to see beautiful art projects? The November thematic units encourage curiosity and engagement through art. These activities connect students with specific learning aspects of each unit and can convey a sense of growth as a result of these units of study.
Art Activities
- Turkey Paper Bag
- Thanksgiving Indian Corn
- Hockey Sticks
- Pizza Paper Plate
In summary, there are many learning connections from Turkeys to Pizza First Grade November Cross-Curricular units of study. You and your children can explore the units with so many cross-curricular activities which will highlight the importance of the skills students are learning. Happy November!
