November is filled with both federal holidays and unique holidays… These are November holidays that teachers can tie into their reading lessons! From Fairy Bread Day to Red Planet Day, there are so many fun ways to engage students across all subjects. This November Holidays blog post highlights creative reading activities that align with special holidays throughout November. There’s even a freebie in the blog, too!
Dia de los Muertos
Each year, Dia de los Muertos is on November 1st and 2nd. Teach students about the cultural traditions of Dia de los Muertos with an interactive reading flip book. Kids will read, sort, and write to deepen their understanding of this meaningful holiday.
Dia de los Muertos Flip Book
Polar Bear Week
The first week of November is Polar Bear Week! Celebrate Polar Bear Week in your classroom with a reading flip book. It’s a fun way to tie science and literacy together.
Polar Bear Flip Book
Veterans Day
Veterans Day is the first Monday in November. Help your students understand the importance of Veterans Day with a reading flip book. They’ll read, answer questions, sort information, and write reflections about this special November holiday.
Veterans Day Flip Book
Eat Healthy Day
Eat Healthy Day is on November 5th! Celebrate Eat Healthy Day with fun reading passages and nutrition activities! Provide your students lessons that teach about food groups, nutrients, and making healthy choices.
Healthy Eating Activities
I Love to Write Day
Schedule some time around November 15th to celebrate I Love to Write! One perfect way to do this is with Common Core-aligned writing lessons. Using these lessons are great for scaffolding writing standards. This November holiday is a perfect time to boost writing confidence and standard mastery in your classroom.
Common Core Writing Units
Gingerbread Cookie Day
Did you know that Gingerbread Cookie Day is November 21st? Bring the sweet fun of Gingerbread Cookie Day into your classroom with these paired reading passages. Students will practice comparing and contrasting two texts about gingerbread while learning holiday traditions. A festive and skill-focused way to celebrate November holidays through literacy!
Gingerbread Reading Paired Passages
Game and Puzzle Week
Have you heard of Game and Puzzle Week? It’s the week that surrounds Thanksgiving. Introduce Game and Puzzle Week in your classroom with creative early finisher activities! Students can complete fun comics, puzzles, and logic tasks while reinforcing reading and writing skills.
Early Finisher Activity Bundle
Don’t Forget Black Friday
Include a lesson about Black Friday before your students head off for Thanksgiving break. Teach your students about the history and excitement of Black Friday with this paired passage set. Your students will enjoy learning about one of the busiest shopping days of the year while practicing key ELA standards.
November Paired Passages ft. Black Friday
Red Planet Day
Mars has its own day! Red Planet Day is November 28th! Try some nonfiction reading passages that explore the planet’s features, its similarities to Earth, and fun facts about space. A great way to tie science into your ELA block while celebrating November holidays with meaningful learning.
Space Reading Passages & Worksheets
Fairy Bread Day
Have you ever heard of Fairy Bread? It has its own day on November 24th! Introduce your students to Fairy Bread Day with a fun nonfiction passage all about an Australian treat! Your students will love learning about this colorful and tasty tradition from around the world.
Nonfiction Comprehension ft. Fairy Bread Passage
Want to read more November Holidays themed activities?
- Free Bulletin Board Ideas for Thanksgiving
- 3 Fun Balloons Over Broadway Ideas
- November Resource Roundup
- Thanksgiving Writing Ideas
- Thanksgiving Read Aloud Suggestions
