Looking for a November word search your kids can use all month long? This printable pack includes 10 themed word search puzzles (12 words each) plus an answer key, making it a simple, no-prep activity for homeschool, classroom centers, morning work, or early finishers. November’s puzzles include seasonal favorites like Thanksgiving and turkeys, along with other November themes such as Veterans Day, Election Day, corn, cranberries, and gratitude—perfect for easy vocabulary practice and quiet, screen-free learning.
Yes—this pack includes multiple Thanksgiving-themed word searches (turkeys, the first Thanksgiving, and gratitude vocabulary), plus other November topics.
Looking for more Thanksgiving printables? Make sure you visit the Thanksgiving worksheets hub and browse around.
It’s hard to believe we are so close to the end of the year already! This November Word Search Printable Pack is filled with November themes: Veteran’s Day, Election Day, Thanksgiving, turkeys, and more!
I have thoroughly enjoyed making these monthly word search packets and sharing them with y’all. By all of your emails, I can tell that you and your children have enjoyed them as well – and I’m thrilled about that!
You’ll find the November word search packet below! ♥
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This post and packet were originally published in 2017. They have been updated a few times throughout the years. Please download the newest version and enjoy again!
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November Word Search Printable Pack
This November word search puzzle packet has several fun themes, each pertaining to the month of November! Thanksgiving with family, voting on Election Day, All About Corn, thankfulness, are just a few of the vocabulary topics.
Each of my word search packets contains 10 different word search puzzles, all with themes that relate to the particular month.
November Word Search – At a Glance
Includes: 10 November word search puzzles + answer key
Words per puzzle: 12
Skills: vocabulary, spelling reinforcement, visual scanning, focus
Great for: K–3/4 (emerging readers with help; independent for stronger readers)
Prep: print and go
What’s Included in this November Word Search Printable Pack
There are 10 total word searches included in this November pack, which have 12 vocabulary words each.
Each word in the search can be found horizontally, vertically, or diagonally from left to right.
♥ Also note that the pages are not dated in any way, so you should be able to use them year after year.
You’ll find the following topics in this November Word Search Puzzle Packet:
▶ Thanksgiving Day – American Thanksgiving Day vocabulary
▶ All About Turkeys – Vocabulary words about the turkey, such as body parts
▶ The First Thanksgiving – Find words associated with the first known Thanksgiving in America with the Pilgrims and the Native Americans
▶ Election Day – Teach your young ones how important it is to vote on Election Day with these words and phrases!
▶ Black Friday – Browse through words associated with this shopping phenomenon!
▶ Veteran’s Day – Search and find words related to our amazing U.S. Veterans
▶ Gunpowder Plot – Vocabulary associated with Guy Fawkes Day
▶ All About Corn – Vocabulary related to the widely grown crop of corn
▶ I am thankful for… – Words that prompt thankfulness in our hearts: house, food, school, etc.
▶ Cranberries – Find vocabulary words associated with this small, red fruit
▶ Also includes an answer key.
Ideas for Using this October Word Search Printable in Your Homeschool
There are so many creative ways to use these word searches: place them in your child’s work box, save them for times when you’re stuck in the car or in a waiting room, use them for the inevitable crazy pre-dinner hour, or use them as fun work for your young one while you’re teaching another child.
If you’re a classroom or co-op teacher, you can use these in your themed centers, put in your emergency sub tub, use for early finishers, or even send home as “fun” work.
I’d love to know how you use these in your home or classroom, so feel free to leave a comment!
Why Word Search Puzzles Help Kids Learn
Are word searches just busy work for kids? I say absolutely not!
Yes, they are fun pages, but word searches can be packed with learning.
Here are a few suggestions:
- These word searches are grouped by theme. Choose a ‘theme for the day’ or have a ‘Fun Friday Theme’ each week. Talk about the theme – read a book, watch an educational You Tube video, and go over each vocabulary word. Ensure your children know what each word means and can use it appropriately in a sentence.
- Do your students need phonics help? Choose a few words from the word bank in the puzzle and focus on a particular phonics concept. For example, choose to work on vowel teams, silent letters (such as a silent k or g), consonant blends, tricky spelling concepts, or types of syllables. The opportunities for phonics mastery are endless here.
➡️ Need help with teaching spelling? Take a look at How I Teach Spelling in Our Homeschool - Use this as a brainstorming activity. After reviewing the vocabulary words together on your chosen puzzle page, brainstorm other words that could be included. Make a list on the board and add to it throughout the day or week.
- Need penmanship practice? Have your child write the vocabulary words – in print or cursive – in their best penmanship.
➡️ Need more handwriting resources? Hop over to my handwriting and copywork section to find a variety of helps.
Download the November Word Search Pack
There are three easy ways to get this November set:
Option 1: All Access Pass Members
All Access Pass members can download the full November pack inside the membership library. After you log in, go to the Word Searches page and scroll to November for your instant download.
👉 Click here to find out All Access Pass details
Option 2: Purchase the November Packet
Prefer to buy just this month? Purchase the November Word Search Packet below and download instantly:
November Word Search Packet (10 Puzzles + Answer Key)
10 November-themed word search puzzles (12 words each) + answer key.
Instant PDF download for grades 1–4—perfect for fall learning, centers, morning work, and early finishers.
Option 3: Get the Monthly Word Search Bundle
Want all 12 months ready to go? Grab the Word Search Bundle and keep the entire year in one place:
Word Search BUNDLE
Word Search BUNDLE!
Purchase ALL monthly word searches for 70% off!
Includes 120+ word searches for 1st-3rd grades with various monthly themes.
More Monthly Word Search Printables
If you’re working through the year with us, don’t miss these:
- Last month: Click here for the October Word Search Pack.
- Next month: December Word Search Pack
✅ Want the whole year in one download? The Monthly Word Search Bundle is here.
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