Thanksgiving Countdown Activities for Special Education | 5-Day Adapted Reader, Matching, Counting and Visual Supports | PDF

Build five calm days before Thanksgiving break with a 40-page printable activity set from Behavior Café. Designed for early learners and elementary special-education classrooms, individually or in small groups.

FIVE SHORT ACTIVITIES
• Autumn Days picture-choice mini-reader
• Autumn picture matching and leaves/apples sorting
• Acorn counting one to five with number tiles
• Three-step setting-the-table sequence
• Choice-based review

ALSO INCLUDED
Five-day plan, teacher guide, setup checklist, countdown strip, response pieces, help/break/all-done cards, pass/something-else cards, next-step pictures, Finished label and cue cover. Each day includes support visuals and a support guide. Answer keys and an observation sheet with transition log are included.

Activities take about 10–15 minutes and can be shortened, repeated or split. Learners may point, touch, move pictures, use eye gaze with partner confirmation or AAC; speech is not required. The autumn/sharing/gratitude theme avoids historical narratives and required personal sharing.

FORMAT: One 40-page PDF. Digital download only; no physical item ships. Print US Letter at actual size/100%. Cutting and optional laminating/fasteners are required for reusable pieces. Use small pieces with adult supervision.

Educational supports do not replace individualized plans. For use with your own learners/students only. Do not redistribute or resell. © 2026 Behavior Café, LLC.