November Holiday Resources + November Homeschool Planning Pack

The major holiday season lies just ahead, but there are so many other fun ways to celebrate before and even in between using these November holiday resources!

Once November arrives, it seems like the rest of the year just flies by because the holiday season keeps us so busy. Take time to slow down by picking a few other days to celebrate and have fun learning and with your kids!

Below you’ll find lessons/articles about November holidays, learning activities, crafts, online games and much more! I’ve divided the resources into two sections: National Holidays, International and Historic Days and Just for Fun Holidays. 

November Educational Holiday Resources

November National Holidays, International and Historic Days

1st Tuesday after 1st Monday of November 

• Election Day
  • Homeschool Study Topics for Election Years
  • Election Unit Study
  • Election Day Learning Pack
  • Election Night Learning Pack

Veterans Day

• November 11th
  • Veterans Day Unit Study
  • Veterans Day Trivia Pack
  • Veterans Day Notebooking Pages

Thanksgiving Day

• 4th Thursday of November
  • Thanksgiving Lapbooks
  • Thanksgiving Books for Kids
  • Writing Prompts for Thanksgiving
  • PreK Thanksgiving Fun Pack
  • Kindergarten Thanksgiving Learning Pack
  • K-2 Thanksgiving Math Pack
  • 3rd-5th Thanksgiving Math Pack
  • Middle School Thanksgiving Learning Pack
  • Thanksgiving Fun and Learning Pack
  • Thanksgiving Notebooking Pages

• November 1

National Author’s Day

• • Teaching Creative Writing to Reluctant Writers
  • The Best Middle School Homeschool Writing Curriculum
  • Teaching Fiction Writing in High School for Your Future Author
  • Themed Monthly Writing Prompts

• November 4

King Tut Day

• • All About the ‘boy king’ King Tutankhamun
  • Egyptologist: King Tut’s Tomb Objects
  • Beyond King Tut: An Educational Companion
  • How to Draw King Tut
  • King Tut’s Pancakes

• November 9

World Freedom Day

• • The Freedom Collection

• November 10

USMC Day

• • 10 Life Lessons I Learned in the Marines
  • Leadership Lessons from Making Marines
  • How to Draw a Marine Soldier

World Science Day for Peace and Development

• • 100+ Science Experiments for Your Homeschool Science Class
  • Science Experiment Challenge
  • Science Experiment Worksheets

• November 12

World Pneumonia Day

• • What is Pneumonia?
  • Free Doctor’s Visit Pretend Play Packet

• November 13

World Kindness Day

• • 5 Books to Build Empathy and Spark Kindness
  • Kindness Challenge

National Indian Pudding Day

• • History of a New England Dessert: Indian Pudding
  • Indian Pudding Recipe

• November 14

World Diabetes Day

• • For Kids: What is Diabetes?
  • Diabetes Educational Videos for Kids
  • Become a Children’s Diabetes Foundation Fundraiser

• November 15

America Recycles Day

• • Keep America Beautiful
  • A Kid-Friendly Guide to Recycling
  • Printable Earth Day/Recycling Fun Pack
  • Bottle Art Sculptures
  • Recycled Paper Art
  • Recycled Castle Art Project

• November 17

World Peace Day

• • Peace on Earth? Lesson and Craft 
  • Peaceful Pen Pals Project

November Just for Fun Holiday Resources

• November 1

World Vegan Day

• • What Does Vegan Mean (for Kids!)
  • Veganism Facts for Kids
  • Vegan Mac and Cheese
  • Vegan Strawberry Cupcakes
  • Homemade Vegan Spaghetti O’s
  • Vegan Pizza Rolls

• November 2

Deviled Egg Day

• • So Simple Deviled Eggs
  • Deviled Eggs for Kids (No Mustard, Vinegar or Mayo!) 

Look for Circles Day

• • Circle Painting Process Art
  • Kandinsky Inspired Circle Art
  • Rainbow Circle Watercolor Art

• November 3

Sandwich Day

• • The History of the Sandwich
  • The Gooiest Grilled Cheese Sandwich
  • Homemade Sub Sandwiches
  • Cream Cheese Sandwiches
  • Pizza Sandwich Recipe
  • Sandwich Collage Art
  • Silly Sandwich Art Lesson

• November 4

Check Your Blood Pressure Day

• • How Blood Pressure Works
  • Blood Pressure in Kids
  • Taking a Child’s Blood Pressure at Home

• November 5

National Chinese Takeout Day

• • The Story of Chinese Takeout Food in America
  • Kids’ Favorite Chicken Chow Mein Recipe
  • Happy Family Stir Fry
  • Sesame Chicken

• November 6

Marooned without a Compass Day

• • How to Find Your Way for Kids
  • How to Find North, South, East and West Without a Compass
  • Natural Navigational Clues: How to Find Your Way Without a Compass
  • Finding North: A Fun Hiking Game for Kids
  • A Fun Guide to Compass Skills for Kids
  • 7 Family Activities to Improve Compass Skills
  • How to Make a Stick Compass
  • Make Your Own Compass

National Nacho Day

• • The Crunchy History of Nachos
  • Healthy Nachos with Veggies
  • Easy Party Nachos
  • Best Baked Nachos

Saxophone Day

• • History of the Saxophone
  • About the Saxophone
  • Saxophone for Kids: Where to Start
  • Saxophones for Kids
  • Classic Saxophone Songs for Kids
  • How to Draw a Saxophone Step by Step

• November 7

Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day

• • The Bittersweet History of Chocolate
  • Homemade Bitter Chocolate
  • Bittersweet Chocolate Almond Pudding
  • Smoked Sea Salt, Almonds and Bittersweet Chocolate Lollipops
  • How to Paint with Chocolate
  • How to Draw an Almond Joy Chocolate Bar

• November 8

Cook Something Bold Day

• • Best Bold Flavored Recipes
  • 29 International Recipes to Bring Bold Flavor to Your Table
  • Bigger, Bolder Baking

Dunce Day

• • The History of the Dunce Hat

• November 10

Forget-Me-Not Day

• • Forget-Me-Nots: Symbolism, Folklore, How to Grow and More
  • How to Draw a Forget-Me-Not
  • Simple Forget-Me-Not Painting Tutorial
  • Forget-Me-Not Watercolor Step by Step

• November 11

World Origami Day

• • The History of Origami
  • Origami for Preschool
  • Super Simple Origami Fish
  • Origami Dog Tutorial
  • Easy Origami Heart

• November 12

Chicken Soup for the Soul Day  

• • Free Stories
  • Chicken Soup for the Kids’ Soul (Free Electronic Resource)

National French Dip Day

• • French Dip Sandwich History (and Recipe!)
  • Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches
  • French Dip Bites

• November 14

National Pickle Day

• • The History of Pickles
  • Kids’ Easy Refrigerator Pickle Recipe
  • Kool-Aid Pickles

• November 15

Clean Your Refrigerator Day

• • Kids in the Kitchen: Cleaning Out the Fridge

• November 16

Button Day

• • The Evolution of the Button
  • Sewing Buttons: A Fun Craft for Toddlers
  • Felt Button Flowers Craft
  • Button Art Tree

Have a Party With Your Bear Day

• • Teddy Bear Breakfast Party Ideas
  • Teddy Bear Picnic Party Ideas

National Fast Food Day

• • Fast Food: An American Tradition
  • The Long History of Fast Food in the United States
  • Homemade Fast Food Favorites
  • Healthier Versions of Fast Food
  • 14 Drive-Thru-Inspired Recipes in 30 Min. or Less

• November 17

Homemade Bread Day

• • A Definitive Timeline of Bread
  • Bread in a Bag Recipe
  • Easy Homemade Kids Bread Recipe
  • Bread Shapes Recipe for Kids

Take A Hike Day

• • The History of Hiking in America
  • Hiking with Kids
  • 15 Hiking Activities for Kids
  • Free Printable Hiking Journal Logs

• November 18

Apple Cider Day

• • Cider in America: A Brief History
  • Homemade Apple Cider
  • Fizzy Crockpot Apple Cider for Kids

National Princess Day

• • 10 Fun Activities for Your Princess
  • Princess Fudge Recipe
  • Cookie Cup Crown Bites
  • Princess Chocolate Bark Recipe
  • How to Draw a Princess
  • Pink Princess Playdough
  • The Princess and the Pea Read Aloud

• November 19

Play Monopoly Day

• • Who Really Invented Monopoly?
  • Monopoly GO! Apple Game App
  • Monopoly GO! Google Play App
  • Monopoly Online Game

• November 20

Beautiful Day

• • Definition of Beautiful
  • Day and Night Art Projects
  • A Fall Sunset with Oil Pastels

Universal Children’s Day

• • Self Portrait Art Lesson for Kids
  • How to Draw a Self Portrait
  • All About Me Worksheets

• November 21

World Hello Day

• • Learn How to Say Hello in 20 Different Languages!
  • Hello and Goodbye Around the World

• November 22

Go For a Ride Day

• • Make My Drive Fun

Love Your Freckles Day

• • What are Freckles?
  • Why Do I Have Freckles?
  • How to Draw Freckles
  • How to Draw Miss Little Dotty with Freckles

• November 23

Eat a Cranberry Day  

• • About Cranberries
  • Cranberry Engineering
  • Cranberry Crumble Bars
  • Orange Cranberry Muffins
  • Cranberry Play Dough Recipe
  • How to Draw Cranberries
  • Cranberry Thanksgiving Chalk Art Tutorial
  • Homemade Cranberry Fall Paint Recipe

National Cashew Day

• • All About Cashews
  • Cashew Chicken Zoodles Recipe
  • No Bake Cashew Snack Bites
  • Cashew Banana Chew
  • How to Draw Cashew
  • Cashew Apple Craft
  • How to Create Realistic Cashew Fruit with Oil Pastels

• November 25

National Parfait Day

• • Definition of Parfait
  • Kid-Friendly Yogurt Parfait Recipe
  • Kids’ Favorite Breakfast Parfait
  • Rainbow Fruit Parfaits
  • Pumpkin Pie Parfait Cups
  • How to Draw a Funny Yogurt Parfait
  • How to Draw a Parfait Step by Step

• November 26

International Cake Day

• • A Short History of Cakes
  • The Food Timeline: Cake History
  • Basic Vanilla Cake Recipe for Kids
  • Easy Chocolate Cake for Kids
  • Healthy Banana Cake for Kids
  • Easy Fairy Cake Recipe for Kids
  • How to Draw a Cake Step by Step
  • Watercolor Birthday Cake Art
  • How to Draw a Strawberry Cake

November 27

Pins and Needles Day

• • Pins and Needles Broadway Album

• November 28

French Toast Day

• • Who Invented French Toast? (Plus Recipe!)
  • Easy French Toast Sticks
  • French Toast Casserole
  • Mini French Toast Bites
  • French Toast Nuggets
  • How to Draw French Toast

Make Your Own Head Day

• • How to Draw a Head for Kids
  • How to Draw Heads for Beginners
  • Kids Craft: How to Make Grass Heads

Red Planet Day

• • Mars Unit Study
  • Mars Notebooking Pages
  • How to Draw Mars
  • Mars Art Lesson
  • Mars Diorama Project
  • Recipe for an Edible Planet Mars

• November 29

Chia Pet Day

• • The History of the Chia Pet
  • Make Your Own Chia Pet
  • Buy a Chia Pet

Square Dance Day

• • All About Square Dancing
  • Basic Square Dance Lesson
  • The Basics of Square Dancing

• November 30

National Mason Jar Day

• • A Brief History of the Mason Jar
  • Fall Leaf Mason Jar Craft
  • How to Make a Mason Jar Snowman
  • Kid-Approved Mason Jar Salad
  • How to Make Mason Jar Ice Cream

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