Thanksgiving Unit for Toddlers

Celebrate Thanksgiving with this fun, hands-on learning unit designed especially for toddlers and preschoolers! Packed with coloring pages, turkey anatomy activities, vocabulary matching, sensory play ideas, and more, this unit keeps little learners engaged while supporting early developmental skills.

What’s Included:

• Turkey Anatomy & Life Cycle Activities – Introduce basic science concepts while exploring the parts of a turkey and how they grow.
• Thanksgiving Vocabulary & Picture Match – Build early literacy, letter recognition, and word-picture association skills.
• Coloring Pages & Cut-and-Paste Crafts – Develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creativity.
• Sensory Play Ideas – Encourage exploration, imagination, and cognitive growth through hands-on, mess-free activities.
• Counting, Number, and Letter Worksheets – Practice early math and literacy in a fun, seasonal context.
• Patterning & Sorting Activities – Promote problem-solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail.

Developmental Skills Promoted:

• Fine motor skills (cutting, coloring, gluing)
• Early literacy (letter recognition, vocabulary, spelling)
• Math readiness (counting, patterns, sorting)
• Cognitive skills (matching, sequencing, problem-solving)
• Sensory exploration and creativity
• Social-emotional learning through sharing, gratitude, and teamwork

This all-in-one Thanksgiving unit is perfect for circle time, small groups, learning centers, or home activities, providing a hands-on, engaging, and educational experience that toddlers will love.