These November lesson plans for 1st & 2nd grade are full of Thanksgiving, Veteran’s Day & Dia de los Muertos math and ELA activities that your students will love! These lesson plans can fill several days of your math and ELA blocks or as Thanksgiving sub plans and you can rest easy knowing they are busy with meaningful math and ELA activities while you are away.
Please look through the preview which includes an overview of the November lesson plans for 1st & 2nd grade PLUS sample pages. Additionally, please note that these Thanksgiving sub plans are NOT editable. They are print-and-go!
The November lesson plans for 1st & 2nd grade math include:
“November Math Sub Plans” Binder or Folder Cover
This adorable cover can be at the front of your folder or binder! The back cover is also included.
“November Math Sub Plans” Binder Spines
These spines will work if you put your plans in a 1″, 1.5″ or 2″ binder!
Table of Contents
A list of everything that is included November lesson plans for 1st & 2nd grade!
Note to Teacher
This note to YOU explains what you need to do to get the sub plans ready. Basically, you just need to print, copy, etc!
Wishbone Themed Thank You Notes to your Substitute(s)
These print-and-go thank-you notes are wishbone themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.
Turkey Themed “How Did Your Day Go?” Substitute Notes Form
This substitute notes form gives your sub a space to write students who did well, those who struggled, what they didn’t get to, and any additional notes you may need if you use these as Thanksgiving sub plans. Perfect to be sure you know just how the day went. It also includes the fun turkey theme!
Thanksgiving Themed Substitute Punch Cards
These punch cards make a great behavior incentive for JUST when there is a sub- a.k.a. when students may need a little more help! These will do the trick!
Copies for Students List
A clear layout of what you, a staff member, or the sub will need to copy for the students for the entire day
Math Lesson Checklist
This is where you let the sub know which lessons to use for the day. You can check a box to let them know to use ALL the lessons for a full day of plans, OR you can check individual lessons you would like used during your math block.
THREE math lessons that each include lesson plans and activities to go with each of the following lessons:
Quick Math Review:These quick reviews will go over grade-appropriate math content. 2 versions are included, one for each grade level, per lesson. A total of 6 quick math reviews are included.
Fluency Practice: These include quick problems that the students should be able to solve quickly. 2 versions are included, one for each grade level, per lesson. A total of 6 fluency practice pages are included.
Math Riddle: Students will need to solve the math problems to find the answer to the monthly themed riddle. 2 versions are included, one for each grade level, per lesson. A total of 6 fluency practice pages are included.
Word Problems: Each lesson includes two pages of word problems. Use the one that is most appropriate or use both and differentiate. A total of 6 word problem pages are included.
What’s The Question? Each lesson ends with a “What’s the Question?” Backward story problem. The students are given an answer and need to come up with a problem that has their answer. Then, they will brainstorm who and what the problem is about, write the problem, and draw a picture. Three of these activities are included.
Game:See more about the games listed below.
Color by Number/Math Problem: 3 total color-by-math problem pages are included.
Card Game Math Lesson
A set of cards are included, as well as instructions to play Go Fish and War with the same set of cards. Cards are included in color and black and white!
Horn of Plenty Math Board Game
Students will practice addition, subtraction, and story problems with a FUN and engaging math game! A game board, dice (to fold and glue), game pieces, and game cards are all included. Your kids will want to play it over and over! A colored version of the game has also been added in case you want to use it for more than just sub days, but black and white is also included.
Answer Keys & Worksheet Guides
Answer keys are included for ALL student worksheets
The November lesson plans for 1st & 2nd grade include:
“November ELA Sub Plans” Binder or Folder Cover
This adorable cover can be at the front of your folder or binder! The back cover is also included.
“November ELA Sub Plans” Binder Spines
These spines will work if you put your plans in a 1″, 1.5″ or 2″ binder!
Table of Contents
A list of everything that is included in the November lesson plans for 1st & 2nd grade!
Note to Teacher
This note to YOU explains what you need to do to get the sub plans ready. Basically, you just need to print, copy, etc!
Wishbone Themed Thank You Notes to your Substitute(s)
These print-and-go thank-you notes are wishbone themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.
Turkey Themed “How Did Your Day Go?” Substitute Notes Form
This substitute notes form gives your sub a space to write students who did well, those who struggled, what they didn’t get to, and any additional notes you may need if you use these as Thanksgiving sub plans. Perfect to be sure you know just how the day went. It also boasts a fun turkey theme!
Thanksgiving Themed Substitute Punch Cards
These punch cards make a great behavior incentive for JUST when there is a sub- a.k.a. when students may need a little more help! These will do the trick!
Copies for Students List
A clear layout of what you, a staff member, or the sub will need to copy for the students for the entire day
ELA Lesson Checklist
This is where you let the sub know which lessons to use for the day. You can check a box to let them know to use ALL the lessons for a full day of plans, OR you can check individual lessons you would like used during your ELA block.
ELA Lesson #1- Letter Writing Practice with G, H, and I
Students will practice writing the letters G, H, and I and identify objects that use their sounds. Thanksgiving themed!
Includes lesson plan & 3 worksheets
ELA Lessons #2 Rhyming: Sounds -ISH and -OB
Students will do a cut-and-paste activity to practice rhyming! They will find words to match “DISH” and “COB” to keep up the Thanksgiving theme.
Includes lesson plan & 1 page of cut-out cards and 2 pages for students to sort and paste them.
Writing Lesson Thanks Acrostic Poem
Students will write an acrostic poem- using one word for each of the letters in the word “THANKS”!
A lesson plan and 2 graphic organizers included
Letter Writing Lesson Thank You to a Veteran
Students will write a letter to thank a veteran for their service. They will also draw a picture.
Lesson plan and writing/illustration pages included.
Writing Lesson Turkey in Disguise
Students will create their own disguises for a turkey by writing and illustrating their idea.
The writing and illustration page is included.
Sequencing Lesson
Students will put the pictures of “How To Eat Corn on the Cob” in order and finish a brief sentence for each.
Reading Prompts & Lesson- Giving Thanks & Dia de los Muertos Reading Passages
2 reading prompts, Giving Thanks & Dia de los Muertos Reading Passages, are included at 2 different levels. Choose one to use or use both and differentiate! One of the prompts is about giving thanks and the other is about eating pie.
A lesson plan is included to introduce the topics for each reading prompt as well!
Reading Lesson to use with ANY Book!
This reading lesson can be used for a class read-aloud for any narrative story. It is focused on making connections during reading. This lesson can be used over and over with new stories!
Lesson plan and graphic organizer included
“Turkey!” Sight Words Game
Students will practice their sight words with a FUN and engaging sight words game! A game board, dice (to fold and glue), game pieces, and game cards are all included. Your kids will want to play it over and over!
Sugar Skull Craftivity
This Sugar Skull craftivity is in honor of Dia de los Muertos (a Mexican holiday on November 2). The lesson includes a brief description of the holiday and directions for students to create their own sugar school flap book!
Answer Keys & Worksheet Guides
Answer Keys and Worksheet Guides are included for ALL student worksheets.
WHAT HAVE PEOPLE SAID ABOUT MY SUB PLANS PREVIOUSLY? You can find these reviews on my “Ready To Go Sub Plans” on TpT, which follow the same formatting as these brand-new ones.
“These sub plans have been the BEST discovery I have made! Thank you for making these wonderful and all inclusive plans that are so easy to use, especially when you are sick and the last thing you want to do is write sub plans!”
“I have purchased several sets of emergency sub plans, and they just never fit my needs. These, however, are just what I’ve been looking for! Easy prep, easy for the sub to follow! I recommend this to anyone needing emergency plans.”
“These are fantastic! I purchased, copied, and stored in a sub tub. I told a neighbor where the tub was and all she did was put my tub on my desk and the day ran SO SMOOTHLY!”
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November ELA Preview:
56 reviews for November Sub Plans 1st and 2nd Grade Math and ELA Mini Bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Ashley M. –
This made sub plans for training days so easy!
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Rated 5 out of 5
megan M. –
lots of good work included. thanks
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Rated 5 out of 5
Virginia Kate W. –
Great!!
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Rated 5 out of 5
loryn acker –
love
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Rated 5 out of 5
kendra S. –
Thank you, great product!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Queen of my Classroom K-2 –
Had to purchase this to see how much I loved the product for a sub and I do!! Will be purchasing again!
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Educate & Rejuvenate –
So glad you love it! Thanks Angela!
Rated 5 out of 5
Megan A –
Thank you!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Tracy C. –
Thank you
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Rated 5 out of 5
Janice Campbell –
Loved this! Very helpful
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Rated 5 out of 5
Mary D. –
Great!
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Rated 4 out of 5
Meredith McCorkle –
great resource for classroom grade 2
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Rated 5 out of 5
Michelle S. –
Thank you:)
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Rated 4 out of 5
Stephanie B. –
This is a great resource. There are some errors, however, that make it difficult to just print and go. Check the instructions prior to just leaving them for the sub.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Julie C. –
Convenient and ready to go, a time saver!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Julie C. –
Convenient and ready made to print and go.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Reading with Cece –
Great product, print and go!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Megan L. –
Easy to use!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Abbrielle B. –
Thank You!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Heather D. –
This resource made sub plans SO SIMPLE!! Cant thank you enough for this amazing project!! its so helpful!!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Rachelle P. –
Great for the busy time of year.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Jaquline B. –
Parts of this can be used for other months too.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Tracie H. –
Very helpful
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Rated 5 out of 5
Diana G. –
My students loved working on the thanksgiving theme, there was little pre time.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Miss Sekeres –
These were amazingly helpful when I was out sick. The sub liked that everything was laid out for them. Thank you!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Julie C. –
This gave me some fresh ideas for the classroom during this festive time.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Debra M. –
Great sub plans
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Rated 5 out of 5
Darci Tiger –
Very easy to use. Thank you!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Nicole H. –
Fantastic plans! Thanks for saving me hours upon end of planning! Very worth it!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Nicole H. –
Love this! Saved me so much time.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Learning in the Woods –
My sub loved the plans. They said they were easy to follow thank you!!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Amanda P. –
These sub plans made my life SO much easier while trying to build my Emergency Sub Tub! I literally just had to print it, make my copies, and then put in the tub!
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Rated 4 out of 5
Nicole C. –
Great resource!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Melissa Hartnett –
Great resource.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Jenelle G. –
My students really enjoyed doing these pages as morning work and when their other assignments were completed. It motivated them to finish their assignments : )
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Rated 4 out of 5
Shelly R. –
Good resource. Thank you!
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Rated 4 out of 5
Shelly R. –
Thank you!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Sarah Johnson –
Great!
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Rated 5 out of 5
shannon H. –
My students loved using this resource. I used it when i was out of town and had to have a sub. The sub found it easy to use and the students were able to complete the work independently
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Powers K. –
Easy to print and go! When you’re in a pinch and need a sub, that’s exactly what you need!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Marcia C. –
This was perfect for the two days I was out for Thanksgiving!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Erika Williams –
This is an excellent resource to have. I don’t even have to think about what to leave for a sub.
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Teaching with Mrs. Welch –
This resource was perfect and had so many different activities for all my students needs! It was great in a last minute pinch when I had to make sub plans and needed lessons with directions fast!
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Marlee W. –
This was a great and easy sub plans bundle which helped alleviate the stress of making plans last minute.
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Honey N ‘Me –
I teach special education. I gave this material to my students homeroom teachers. These teachers used this material duirng their small group time, when I had to go to trainings. The material simplified my absence. Thank you.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Honey N ‘Me –
I teach special education. I gave this material to my students homeroom teachers. These teachers used this material duirng their small group time, when I had to go to specific teacher trainings. The material simplified the process of being absence. Thank you.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Keanna A. –
This is great! No need for prep when I have a sub with bundle!
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 4 out of 5
The Kreative Korner –
Great resource! Perfect for engaging students and saving time!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Jennifer M. –
My 2nd graders thoroughly enjoyed this resource! It was engaging, easy to follow, and helped reinforce key skills in an interactive way. I appreciate how well-organized and effective the materials are—thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Lauren G. –
Thank you for creating an engaging resource that I was able to use with my students!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Kristen R. –
Awesome resource! My students benefit from this product and I love using it in my classroom!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Erin Payne –
Perfect sub plans for the holidays or even fun work for students to do in class when they are done with other work.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Sarah W. –
This resource is helpful for no-prep work for sub plans.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Heather M. –
Used this sub plan as part of the classwork for my students during several days off in November. It was easy to follow and had great tie-ins to Thanksgiving. Thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Abby S. –
This resource makes sub plans so easy. It includes detailed instructions for each activity for you to leave making planning a breeze.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Teacher Thoughts –
I liked it and so did the students. This helped reinforce the phonics lesson.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Apples Poms Gloss –
I used the November Sub Plans 1st–2nd Grade Math & ELA Mini Bundle | Thanksgiving Activities to provide engaging, standards-aligned practice during planned absences and holiday-themed instruction. The ready-to-use activities were especially beneficial for my special education learners, offering structured, familiar routines that reinforced key literacy and math skills while maintaining student engagement.
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Ashley M. –
This made sub plans for training days so easy!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
megan M. –
lots of good work included. thanks
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Virginia Kate W. –
Great!!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
loryn acker –
love
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
kendra S. –
Thank you, great product!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Queen of my Classroom K-2 –
Had to purchase this to see how much I loved the product for a sub and I do!! Will be purchasing again!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Educate & Rejuvenate –
So glad you love it! Thanks Angela!
Megan A –
Thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Tracy C. –
Thank you
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Janice Campbell –
Loved this! Very helpful
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Mary D. –
Great!
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Meredith McCorkle –
great resource for classroom grade 2
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Michelle S. –
Thank you:)
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Stephanie B. –
This is a great resource. There are some errors, however, that make it difficult to just print and go. Check the instructions prior to just leaving them for the sub.
Reviewed on TPT
Julie C. –
Convenient and ready to go, a time saver!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Julie C. –
Convenient and ready made to print and go.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Reading with Cece –
Great product, print and go!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Megan L. –
Easy to use!
Reviewed on TPT
Abbrielle B. –
Thank You!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Heather D. –
This resource made sub plans SO SIMPLE!! Cant thank you enough for this amazing project!! its so helpful!!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rachelle P. –
Great for the busy time of year.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Jaquline B. –
Parts of this can be used for other months too.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Tracie H. –
Very helpful
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Diana G. –
My students loved working on the thanksgiving theme, there was little pre time.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Miss Sekeres –
These were amazingly helpful when I was out sick. The sub liked that everything was laid out for them. Thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Julie C. –
This gave me some fresh ideas for the classroom during this festive time.
Reviewed on TPT
Debra M. –
Great sub plans
Reviewed on TPT
Darci Tiger –
Very easy to use. Thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Nicole H. –
Fantastic plans! Thanks for saving me hours upon end of planning! Very worth it!
Verified review · Individual resource in this bundle
Nicole H. –
Love this! Saved me so much time.
Verified review · Individual resource in this bundle
Learning in the Woods –
My sub loved the plans. They said they were easy to follow thank you!!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Amanda P. –
These sub plans made my life SO much easier while trying to build my Emergency Sub Tub! I literally just had to print it, make my copies, and then put in the tub!
Reviewed on TPT
Nicole C. –
Great resource!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Melissa Hartnett –
Great resource.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Jenelle G. –
My students really enjoyed doing these pages as morning work and when their other assignments were completed. It motivated them to finish their assignments : )
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Shelly R. –
Good resource. Thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Shelly R. –
Thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Sarah Johnson –
Great!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
shannon H. –
My students loved using this resource. I used it when i was out of town and had to have a sub. The sub found it easy to use and the students were able to complete the work independently
Reviewed on TPT
Powers K. –
Easy to print and go! When you’re in a pinch and need a sub, that’s exactly what you need!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Marcia C. –
This was perfect for the two days I was out for Thanksgiving!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Erika Williams –
This is an excellent resource to have. I don’t even have to think about what to leave for a sub.
Reviewed on TPT
Teaching with Mrs. Welch –
This resource was perfect and had so many different activities for all my students needs! It was great in a last minute pinch when I had to make sub plans and needed lessons with directions fast!
Reviewed on TPT
Marlee W. –
This was a great and easy sub plans bundle which helped alleviate the stress of making plans last minute.
Reviewed on TPT
Honey N ‘Me –
I teach special education. I gave this material to my students homeroom teachers. These teachers used this material duirng their small group time, when I had to go to trainings. The material simplified my absence. Thank you.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Honey N ‘Me –
I teach special education. I gave this material to my students homeroom teachers. These teachers used this material duirng their small group time, when I had to go to specific teacher trainings. The material simplified the process of being absence. Thank you.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Keanna A. –
This is great! No need for prep when I have a sub with bundle!
Reviewed on TPT
The Kreative Korner –
Great resource! Perfect for engaging students and saving time!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Jennifer M. –
My 2nd graders thoroughly enjoyed this resource! It was engaging, easy to follow, and helped reinforce key skills in an interactive way. I appreciate how well-organized and effective the materials are—thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Lauren G. –
Thank you for creating an engaging resource that I was able to use with my students!
Reviewed on TPT
Kristen R. –
Awesome resource! My students benefit from this product and I love using it in my classroom!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Erin Payne –
Perfect sub plans for the holidays or even fun work for students to do in class when they are done with other work.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Sarah W. –
This resource is helpful for no-prep work for sub plans.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Heather M. –
Used this sub plan as part of the classwork for my students during several days off in November. It was easy to follow and had great tie-ins to Thanksgiving. Thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Abby S. –
This resource makes sub plans so easy. It includes detailed instructions for each activity for you to leave making planning a breeze.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Teacher Thoughts –
I liked it and so did the students. This helped reinforce the phonics lesson.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Apples Poms Gloss –
I used the November Sub Plans 1st–2nd Grade Math & ELA Mini Bundle | Thanksgiving Activities to provide engaging, standards-aligned practice during planned absences and holiday-themed instruction. The ready-to-use activities were especially beneficial for my special education learners, offering structured, familiar routines that reinforced key literacy and math skills while maintaining student engagement.
Reviewed on TPT