Hey there, teacher friends!
We actually have turkeys at our school! We have an agricultural faculty attached to our school.
Not kidding! Its awesome!
And it always makes me think how Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year for classrooms to come together and celebrate all the things they are thankful for.
In this blog post, we will explore five fun and engaging activities that cater to the unique needs and strengths of special learners during this Thanksgiving holiday.
Thanksgiving Crafts
Arts and crafts activities are always popular with students.
Get your students in the holiday spirit by creating thanksgiving-themed crafts
Create a special Thanksgiving craft
You can create a turkey craft using construction paper or make a Thanksgiving-themed sensory bottle.
You can also have your learner help with creating Thanksgiving decorations such as a wreath to display in the classroom or a gratitude bulletin board.
Focus on gratitude
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks and focus on gratitude.
You can create a gratitude activity by having your learner create a gratitude journal or a gratitude tree.
You can encourage them to write down things they are thankful for or draw pictures of things that make them happy.
You can also encourage them to share what they are thankful for during the Thanksgiving meal.
Here is a free printable for a gratitude jar activity if you would like it
Volunteer in the community
Volunteering in the community can be a great way to teach special learners the importance of giving back and showing gratitude.
You can volunteer at a local fundraiser, help with a Thanksgiving meal for a charity group, or participate in a local event.
This can be a great way to create meaningful memories while also giving back to the community.
Autumn / Fall Bulletin board shops
We love using our bulletin board – life skills shop tasks in class.
They are sooooo visual in learning simple addition and calculating prices of items. We have real life bulletin board images with prices (various shops created each month) and display them on our classroom whiteboard.
This gives life skills to our classroom and has students order from a real classroom shop! A great activity for this Thanksgiving holiday.
Click on the link to find out more about this visual Autumn bulletin board
By embracing creativity, empathy, and inclusion, we can help special learners fully participate in the holiday festivities and create positive memories that will last a lifetime.
So this Thanksgiving, let’s give thanks for the unique gifts and talents of every special learner and celebrate their unique contribution to our lives.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank You! ❤️
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