Getting Your Classroom Ready for November

Either your Christmas tree is already up while your porch pumpkins are still hanging on for dear life, or you're deep into Thanksgiving recipe planning, strategically building your Black Friday carts, and mentally preparing for the annual family dinner drama.

No judgment either way, we're all just trying to make it to Thanksgiving break! But regardless of where you stand on the great November vs. Christmas debate, we can all agree that November in the classroom is a full month with its own agenda.

And if you're as nostalgic as us about the ‘ber months and school when we were growing up as we are, you know how magical Thanksgiving time in elementary school used to feel! The paper turkeys, the bulletin boards covered in pumpkins, the crafts you couldn't wait to bring home, and the classroom decorations that made every little corner feel festive.

This year, we're making getting your classroom ready for November easier than ever with our 90s Thanksgiving Classroom Decor Mini Bundle! Think smiling turkeys, pumpkin pies, and all the nostalgic Thanksgiving classroom vibes you remember.

And the best part? Our new 90s Thanksgiving decor pairs perfectly with our Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice collection from last year! Mix and match your favorites from both collections for a classroom that's cozy, colorful, and completely YOU.

Let's get into all the Thanksgiving classroom decor, November resources, and festive activities you'll want in your classroom this month!

 Thanksgiving Classroom Decor, But Make It 90s!

1. Thanksgiving Banners That Make Decorating SO Easy!

If there's one classroom decorating hack we'll never stop talking about, it's our printable Walgreens-ready banners!

This year's Thanksgiving collection includes three festive designs: two vertical and one horizontal, featuring adorable turkeys, smiling pumpkin pies, fall leaves, and all the cutest retro details.

Simply download, send to Walgreens or your favorite print shop, and hang! Use the vertical banners for classroom doors and the horizontal banner for bulletin boards or hallway displays. No cutting, no complicated assembly, just instant Thanksgiving classroom magic!

BONUS: Roll them up and save them for next year! We LOVE decor that makes future-you's life easier.

2. Thanksgiving Cutouts & Toppers for ALL the Little Spaces

You can never have too many cute classroom cutouts. It's just a fact.

Our Thanksgiving cutouts feature smiling pumpkins, turkeys, and pumpkin pies in regular and XL sizes, perfect for bulletin boards, doors, walls, and anywhere that needs a festive touch!

And our Thanksgiving toppers? We're OBSESSED! These adorable characters are made to peek over literally anything. Think bulletin boards, shelves, door frames, and whiteboards!

Available in regular, XL, and jumbo sizes, they're perfect for mixing, matching, and adding a little Thanksgiving personality to every corner.

3. Give Your Whiteboard a November Glow-Up

Your classroom whiteboard is the star of the show! 

Our Printable Thanksgiving November Whiteboard Kit includes table points, a November pencil header, a Hello November sign, a bus reward system, headers, pennants, and coordinating cutouts to make your everyday classroom management both functional and FUN!

The best part? Keep the systems you already love and just give them a cute little seasonal refresh!

4. Wreaths, Please!

Need an easy way to make your classroom feel festive? Say hello to our Printable Thanksgiving Editable Wreath!

Filled with smiling pumpkins, turkeys, pumpkin pie, fall leaves, retro patterns, and the cutest oversized bow, this wreath brings ALL the nostalgic Thanksgiving charm.

Personalize the editable center with your name, classroom number, or a festive message, then hang it on your classroom door, above your teacher desk, near the sink, or anywhere that needs a little November love!

5.  Turkey Time!

Your classroom clock works hard all day, so let's give it a little November love!

Our Printable Thanksgiving Turkey Clock Decoration features a smiling turkey with colorful feathers, wings, and tiny feet that fit right around your existing clock.

Such a simple way to make an everyday classroom essential part of the Thanksgiving fun!

 

Keep the November Magic Going With Classroom Resources!

Okay, so your classroom is looking cute, but what about all the learning happening inside it?! We've got you covered there too. Our November classroom learning resources bring seasonal fun into your everyday lessons with supplemental activities for Preschool through Second Grade!

 

Thanksgiving Crafts & Activities They'll Remember!

This year, our NEW Printable 90s Thanksgiving Craft Bundle brings back all those classic holiday classroom memories with four adorable crafts: Thankful Turkeys, Cornucopias, Harvest Corn, and Acorn Buddies!

And the fun doesn't stop there! We have TONS of other November-themed crafts and activities to keep those little hands busy and creative all month long.

And here's an idea we love: Turn your students' finished crafts into classroom decor! Hang them on bulletin boards, walls, or hallway displays alongside your 90s Thanksgiving decorations for an easy way to show off their hard work.

Cute classroom decor AND student work on display? We love a two-for-one moment!

 

Big Books of November Learning 

If you haven't met our Big Books of November Learning yet, consider this your introduction to your new favorite classroom sidekick!

These pre-printed books are packed with a FULL month of supplemental learning resources, activities, and crafts across core subjects for Preschool through Second Grade. Morning work? Covered. Math and reading practice? Got it. A fun extension activity for a lesson? It's in there!

No more last-minute Googling or scrambling to find something for your students to do. Just grab your trusty Big Book, make as many copies as you need, and keep it on hand year after year. Your November teacher survival kit, basically!

 

Ready for All Things November?

Whether you're going all in on the 90s Thanksgiving nostalgia or just adding a few festive touches here and there, we hope these ideas make getting your classroom ready for November a little easier and a whole lot more fun!

From cute classroom decor to hands-on crafts and learning resources, it's all about bringing back those little holiday moments that made school feel so magical growing up.

Still feeling inspired? Check out out more of last years inspo here, shop all November decor here, and see all November resources here!

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