November Toddler Activities to Try This Month

November is a cozy month filled with gratitude, pumpkins, and simple family fun. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving, planning classroom activities, or just looking for new ideas to enjoy at home, this November toddler activity list is packed with playful ways to learn and connect. These November activities for kids are designed for little hands, using easy materials like paint, corn, acorns, and paper to explore the season through creativity and sensory play.

From November crafts to outdoor discovery, each activity idea helps toddlers strengthen fine motor skills, explore textures, and learn about the world around them in fun and meaningful ways. These activities are perfect for home, preschool, or early years classrooms, and you can enjoy them throughout the month.

November Toddler Activity List

November is such a fun month to plan activities for. We’re still enjoying all the cozy fall themes with pumpkins, leaves, and acorns, but starting to add in a few Thanksgiving crafts and ideas about gratitude. Toward the end of the month, you can even start to sprinkle in a little festive Christmas fun as the excitement begins to build. It’s the perfect time to focus on kindness, togetherness, and simple seasonal play.

November toddler activities printable list

Count colorful corn on the cob.
Make a handprint turkey craft.
Play with acorns and tweezers.
Find a feather on a walk.
Read a book about being thankful.
Paint a picture of a pumpkin.
Sort leaves by big and small.
Glue corn kernels on a paper plate.
Stack blocks into a tall barn.
Build a pretend nest for a bird.
Practice tearing paper for turkey feathers.
Play with pumpkin pie playdough.
Match pairs of fall socks.
Draw a picture of a squirrel.
Dance with fall leaves.
Create a pinecone collage with glue.
Look for pumpkins in the garden.
Pretend to be a sleepy bear.
Make a fall sensory bin with corn.
Match fall colors with paint.
Count the seeds in a pumpkin.
Explore an acorn bin.
Make a yummy apple snack.
Create a leaf collage.
Find a hidden fall animal.
Do a “turkey trot” dance.
Create a “thankful tree” with paper leaves.
Play with acorns and scoops.
Make a turkey from a paper plate.
Paint with corn on the cob.

What Age Are These November Activities For?

These November activities for children are best suited for ages one to three, though older preschoolers will love joining in too. Every activity is designed to be hands-on, simple, and easy to adapt for different skill levels. They can also be used as november family activities with mixed age group siblings. There are so many ideas here on the list that you’re sure to find one that is fun for everyone.

Whether your child is exploring textures for the first time, practicing fine motor skills like gluing and stacking, or getting into early pretend play, these activities make learning through play easy and enjoyable for all toddlers.

Download the Month by Month Toddler Activity List Printable PDF

You can download our November Toddler Activity List as a free printable PDF. It’s an easy way to keep your toddler activities organized all month long. Hang it on your fridge or in your classroom for quick reference whenever you need a fun November activity for kids.

The full set also includes toddler activity lists for every month of the year, so you’ll have fresh ideas ready for every season. So if you only want November, select page 11 when printing.

Terms of use: These month by month toddler activities are free for personal use and classroom use, please do not redistribute this PDF file.

This month’s activities celebrate everything cozy about autumn, from Thanksgiving crafts to sensory play with corn and acorns. Kids can explore textures, colors, and patterns while building important fine motor and cognitive skills. Whether it’s reading a book about being thankful, painting a turkey, or going on a nature walk to find leaves and feathers, these ideas turn simple moments into meaningful playtime.

They’re great for students in early childhood classrooms, for families spending time together at home, or even as November activities for adults who love crafting alongside their kids. You’ll find plenty of easy crafts for November and simple November craft ideas that bring the spirit of the season into your play and learning time.

More November Activity Ideas

If you’re looking for even more inspiration, try adding some themed games, November activities for students, or fun November activities for families.

These activities fit beautifully into your November lesson plans or as part of a home routine that celebrates gratitude, creativity, and connection.

Painted Pumpkin Seed Craft

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