Description
November is a time for giving thanks and learning about the past! This set of 18 no-prep November writing prompts gives kindergarten students meaningful ways to reflect on thankfulness, family, traditions, and history. With a focus on Thanksgiving and the Pilgrims, these prompts are perfect for encouraging thoughtful writing all month long.
Why You’ll Love These Writing Prompts for November:
- Perfect for Thanksgiving and Fall – Prompts highlight gratitude, family, food, and historical topics.
- No-Prep & Ready to Use – Just print and go! Perfect for morning work, writing centers, or independent time.
- Differentiated for All Learners – Prompts are open-ended to support a range of abilities and writing levels.
- Builds Confidence and Writing Stamina – Helps students write with purpose and detail through engaging seasonal topics.
- Flexible and Versatile – Use them as journals, early finisher tasks, take-home writing, or sub plans.
Easy Ways to Use This Resource:
- Daily writing warm-ups
- Independent writing time or centers
- Take-home writing journals
- Thanksgiving week lessons
- History or social studies connections
November Writing Prompts Include:
- Thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving Dinner
- First Thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving Traditions
- Being Thankful
- Family Time
- Thanksgiving Crafts
- The Mayflower
- Pilgrims
- A Pilgrim’s Home
- A Pilgrim’s Life
- Native Americans
- Native American Home
- Turkeys
- Cooking a Turkey
- Veteran’s Day
- Cornucopia
- Hibernation
- Warm Drinks
- Birds on the Move
- Soup Pot
- Forest Walk
- Seasonal Changes
- Warm Clothes
Whether you’re teaching kindergarten or early primary grades, these November writing prompts help students practice essential writing skills while reflecting on thankfulness, community, and history.
