Toddler and Preschool November Theme Ideas

Last Updated on November 29, 2023 by Sheryl Cooper

Inside: Looking for toddler and preschool November theme ideas? We’ve collected an assortment of ideas and printables for the classroom!

Ready to plan for November?

Get out your planner because you will want to add some of these activities to your day!

Each hands-on activity engages the children while also building a variety of skills.

I also helped create toddler and preschool fall lesson plans if you are wanting to save precious time. We’ve done the work for you! Scroll down to the end of this post to learn more.

 

Toddler and Preschool November Theme Ideas

Note: Some of the collections might include activities that would probably work better for October, so pick and choose which ones you would want for November.

Themes

Leaves and Pinecones

Forest Animals

Owls

Squirrels

Five Senses

Thanksgiving

Nutrition

Circle Time

Free Leaf Circle Time Props and Activities 

Free Turkey Circle Time Props

Centers

Art

• Leaf Suncatchers
• Watercolor Leaves
• Paper Plate Leaf Wreath
• Fall Leaf Action Art
• Leaf Friendship Art Activity
• Sponge-Painted Toddler Leaf Art
• Fall Process Art Activity
• Cookie Cutter Fall Painting
• Pinecone Painting
• Thankful Banner
• Forest Animal Puppets
• Fall Paper Plate Crafts
• Toddler Turkey Craft
• Turkey Crafts for Preschoolers
• Thanksgiving Corn Craft
• Thanksgiving Crafts

Sensory Bin

• Fall Color Sorting Sensory Bin

Music & Movement

• Fall Songs for Circle Time
• 25+ Music and Movement Activities

Science

• Fall Science and Nature Activities

Dramatic Play

• Fall Dramatic Play Ideas

Light Table

Fall Sensory Bag Taped to the Light Table

Leaves Brought to School from Students

Related: The Ultimate Collection of Light Table Ideas

Playdough

• 15+ Fall Playdough Activities

Cooking

• Edible Fall Tree Snack (Natural Beach Living)
• Acorn Cookies (Homeschool Preschool)
• 24 Healthy Fall Snacks for Kids (Fantastic Fun and Learning)

STEM

• 50+ Fall STEM Activities (The Soccer Mom Blog)

 Skills

Fine Motor

• Fall Fine Motor Activities

Gross Motor

• Gross Motor Fall Tree Activity (Easy Activities for Kids)

Literacy

• Acorn Alphabet Matching Game (Toddler Approved)

Counting

• Fall Leaf Movement Game (Toddler Approved)

Colors

• Leaf Color Sorting 

Free Printables

• 50+ Free Fall Printables

Click on the photos below for the pdf downloads:

Fall Printables From Our Shop

 

Favorite Fall Collections

• Easy Fall Activities for Preschoolers
• 30 Fall Activities that are Fun

 

Books

More Monthly Ideas

December Curriculum Ideas

January Curriculum Ideas

February Curriculum Ideas

March Curriculum Ideas

Entire Year:

Favorite Themes for the Entire Year

Still looking for more? Check out my fall pin board! (And make sure to follow it!)

 

🍎 Fall Activity Plans 🍎

I’ve teamed up with other early childhood teachers and homeschoolers to put together these hands-on fall activity plans for toddlers and preschoolers!

Easy to follow activities that include modifications and adaptations to meet the needs of all learners.

Note: This is a digital product. That means when you make a purchase, you will be emailed a link to the activities.

For more information, click on the graphics below: