As November’s crisp leaves swirl outside the classroom window and the aroma of pumpkin pie drifts down the hallway, now’s the perfect time to turn math class into a festive feast of learning! If you’re looking to blend holiday cheer with productive math practice, you’ll want to check out four terrific no-prep resources.
Below, I’ve shared our Thanksgiving math games for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade – so whether you’re teaching one grade or planning across multiple levels, you’ll find a perfect fit for your classroom.
Each of these collections includes
Math Board Games
- Print and they are ready to play.
- Single Page Games with Instructions on the Game Board – No pieces to cut out, No pieces to get lost!
- Provided in both Color and B&W – you choose which to use
- 2 Player Games
- Use dice and counters to play
NO PREP Print and Play Game Sheets
- B&W printable games
- Just Print and Hand Out
- Play with Pencils or Markers
- Games for 2 Players
1st Grade Fun Thanksgiving Math Games
This pack includes 14 printable Thanksgiving math games designed especially for first graders. They are easy to prep—just print and add dice or counters—and they’re perfect for math centers, partner work and keeping them busy before the holiday.
1st Grade Fun Thanksgiving Math Games
HERE’S WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Preparing the Games and Using the Games
Board Games in Color and B&W Versions
- Thanksgiving One More or Less Number Game
- Turkey Comparing Tens and Ones Game
- Thanksgiving Feast Tens and Ones Game
- Turkeys Roll and Cover Numbers to 20
- Turkeys Add 1 Addition Game
- Catch a Turkey Make a Ten Game
- Thanksgiving Feast Lucky 7 Addition and Subtraction to 10 Game
- Mayflower 1620 Addition Game
- Pumpkin Pick 3 Addition Game
B&W Game Sheets
- Owls Four in a Row Number Game
- Turkeys One More or Less Numbers to 50
- Pumpkin Addition
- Trap the Turkey Add 5 and 6
- Turkeys Add 10 More
What Teachers Are Saying About These
‘My students loved these math games. The directions were easy to understanding and the games were very engaging. They did not want to stop playing them!’
‘This was fun to do before Fall Break with the kiddos. They were able to be independent and had a blast with it!’
2nd Grade Fun Thanksgiving Math Games
Second graders will love these Thanksgiving math games that mix fun characters with skill-building practice. Like the 1st-grade pack, these games are print-and-play, making them simple to set up for math centers or small group activities.
2nd Grade Fun Thanksgiving Math Games
HERE’S WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Preparing the Games and Using the Games
Board Games in Color and B&W – Play with Counters and Dice
- Give Thanks Ten More or Less Number Game
- Turkeys Four in a Row Number Game
- Thanksgiving Comparing Place Value Game
- Owls Pathway Place Value Game
- Thanksgiving Feast Lucky 13 Addition and Subtraction Game
- Turkeys Add 9 Addition Game
- Pumpkin Pick Three Addition Game
- Mayflower 1620 Addition Game
- Thanksgiving Catch a Turkey Doubles and Triples
B&W Game Sheets
- Thanksgiving Roll a Double and Count
- Turkeys Five More or Less Numbers to 50
- Pumpkin Addition Adding a 2 Digit Number and 1 Digit Number
- Trap the Turkey Add 8 and 9
- Roll 2 and Take from 20 Subtraction Game
What Teachers Are Saying About These
‘This was easy to implement, colorful, and made my students SO excited to play and review different skills! THANK YOU!’
‘These games are super fun and engaging! I used them right around Thanksgiving break and my students loved them!’
3rd Grade Thanksgiving Math Games
By third grade, students are ready for more challenging math concepts, and this resource makes practice exciting with Thanksgiving math games they’ll love. These are ideal for math centers, partner games, or even as early finisher tasks throughout November.
3rd Grade Fun Thanksgiving Math Games
HERE’S WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Preparing the Games and Using the Games
Board Games in Color and B&W Versions
- Thanksgiving Comparing – Place Value Game
- Thanksgiving Feast – Round to Nearest 10 Game
- Catch a Turkey Make 21
- Mayflower 1620 Addition Game
- Pumpkin Pick Three Addition Game
- Thanksgiving Feast Lucky 13 Subtraction Game
- Turkey Doubles – Doubling Game
- Turkey Times 6, 7 or 8 Multiplication Game
- Thanksgiving Four in a Row Division Game
B&W Game Sheets
- Pumpkin Pie Roll a Double and Count
- Thanksgiving Nine More or Less
- Pumpkin Addition
- Turkeys Roll 4 and Make 100 Addition Game
- Turkey Triples
What Teachers are Saying About These
‘My students had SO much fun right before Thanksgiving break playing these fun, engaging, on target math games. It gave them an opportunity to work together on math skills we have been learning in class. What a fantastic resource that I plan to use yearly!’
‘Thank you so much! I love this resource! My students were engaged in this resource and I plan on coming back for more!’
4th Grade Fun Thanksgiving Math Games
Fourth graders are ready for even deeper math practice, and this set of Thanksgiving math games makes review both festive and effective. These games are excellent for math centers, cooperative learning, or even as a take home packet.
4th Grade Fun Thanksgiving Math Games
HERE’S WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Preparing the Games and Using the Games
Board Games in Color and B&W Versions
- Thanksgiving Four in a Row Number Game
- Turkey Compares Decimal Numbers Game
- Mayflower 1620 Equations Game
- Thanksgiving Feast Lucky 13 Subtraction Game
- Pumpkin Pick Three Addition Game
- Turkey Multiples Game
- Thanksgiving Factors Game
- Turkey Triples Multiplication Game
- Catch a Turkey Times 9 Multiplication Game
B&W Game Sheets
- Thanksgiving 10, 20 or 30 Addition Game
- Pumpkin Pie Addition of 2, 2 Digit Numbers
- Turkeys Roll 3 and Make 200 Multiplication Game
- Thanksgiving Dinner Division Game
- Trap the Turkey Factors and Multiples Game
What Teachers are Saying About These
‘These were easy, with no prep to prepare for the class. My students enjoyed playing these. They didn’t realize they were doing math because they were having so much fun!’
‘I used these games in different settings and they were major hits every time! The students were very engaged!’
Why teachers love it:
- No Prep Needed – Just print, grab some dice or counters, and you’re ready to play!
- Perfect Math Review – Reinforces key math skills in a fun, low-stress way.
- Highly Motivating – Kids actually want to do this math!
- Fun & Engaging – So enjoyable they’ll forget it’s math practice.
- Easy to Differentiate – A mix of skills makes it simple to support every learner.
- Hands-On & Interactive – Students collaborate, compete, and connect while they learn.
How to Use These Thanksgiving Math Games in Your Classroom
These fun Thanksgiving math activities can be used in so many different ways:
- Math Centers: Rotate groups through different games to cover multiple skills.
- Partner Work: Pair students for collaborative play and math talk.
- Sub Plans: Easy-to-use, no-prep activities make great last-minute lessons.
- Early Finishers: Keep fast workers busy with meaningful, themed math practice.
- Homework: Why not let them share the fun and practice with their family!
- Fun Friday Activities: Let Fun Fridays in November became a lot more fun!
Ready to Make Math Something They Will Be Thankful For?
If you’re ready to make November math time a highlight of your school year, these Thanksgiving math games for grades 1–4 are a must-have. With no prep and maximum engagement, your students will Gobble Up this math!
Click below to check out each grade-level resource:
- 1st Grade Fun Thanksgiving Math Games
- 2nd Grade Fun Thanksgiving Math Games
- 3rd Grade Fun Thanksgiving Math Games
- 4th Grade Fun Thanksgiving Math Games
Make this Thanksgiving season one that they will be Thankful for!
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