4 Ways to Use a Thanksgiving Math Center Activity in Kindergarten (19 freebies included)

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Nov 4

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Hey, hey! Can we cue the gratitude activities, turkey and Thanksgiving fun now or is it still too early? 🦃 I know, you’re probably thinking: “GIRL, you are way too excited! November is a super busy month.” While I totally agree with you, I must also say, it’s such a fun time for our kiddos!

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Want a quick and easy math center for Thanksgiving time? I got you! This was one of my favorite activities to send home for my Kindergarten class because it kept the little ones entertained, challenged and practicing their rote and skip counting.

Be sure to encourage the parents to set the mood first and get some excitement started in their home.

Play your favorite Thanksgiving/kindness songs on a streaming device or CD in their computer.
Diffuse some fun and woodsy essential oils for a complete sensory experience.
Hang some paper disguised turkeys and cornucopias from the ceiling.
Laminate the pieces of your center activity and place them in a faux fall leaves sensory bin with fine motor tools.
Model the activity and have a fun-filled time!

Key components of a well-designed Thanksgiving math center activity include the following:

* Directions and use ideas

* Engaging steps

* Hands-on components +

* Extension opportunities

How can you make the most out of this center activity?

Make a sensory bin activity with it
Do these counting puzzles in whole group, small group or independent work
Assign it for homework
Use it during your intervention block
Use it as an assessment for counting by 1s, 5s and 10s

Like what you see? Don't miss our Thanksgiving Counting Puzzles which includes all the above mentioned components and more. It also contains b/w options for all of the components and photos in action.

I hope this post on a Thanksgiving Math Center helps you feel confident in incorporating fun center activities in your classroom or home and creates a load of fun for you AND your students/little ones! If you've already downloaded this product, please drop a comment below on how you used it in your classroom! 💖