{"id":4395696,"date":"2025-11-21T13:00:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T11:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/native4kids.at\/?p=4395661"},"modified":"2025-11-21T13:35:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T11:35:42","slug":"november-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/native4kids.at\/en\/november-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"November Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83c\udf42 November Blog<\/strong><\/h1>\n

November is a month where the world slows down, days get darker, and there’s a special kind of golden magic in the air. Although the weather is getting colder, there is still a plethora of activities and games to play, all whilst encouraging English language development. Whether it is building dens outdoors or snuggling up with a good book, English learning can always be fun!<\/p>\n

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\u2728\u00a0 Crafts & Activities in English<\/h2>\n

\ud83d\udd6f DIY Lanterns<\/strong>
Make simple lanterns using paper bags or jars, tissue paper, and battery tea lights. While crafting, introduce words like:
\u201cglow\u201d<\/strong>, \u201cshine\u201d<\/strong>, \u201cdark\u201d<\/strong>, \u201clight\u201d<\/strong>, and \u201csafe\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 Try this phrase:
\u201cMy lantern is glowing!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf0c Shadow Puppets<\/strong>
Use a torch to create shadows on the wall with your hands. Take time to guess the shapes and invent stories!<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcac Vocabulary to explore:
shadow<\/strong>, light<\/strong>, behind<\/strong>, big\/small<\/strong>, move<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf81 Kindness Jar<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the days get shorter and the weather worse, it is important to remember to treat others with kindness. Each day, add a kind word or helpful action to a jar.
Examples:
\u201cI helped my friend.\u201d<\/em>, \u201cI shared my snack.\u201d<\/em>, \u201cI gave a hug.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcf7 At the end of the month take time to look at how kindness grows!<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc3f Animal Nest Building<\/strong>
Use paper, scrapes of fabric, and small boxes to create warm, cosy nests for stuffed animals. Talk about how different animals prepare for winter.<\/p>\n

Words to use:
\u201cnest\u201d<\/strong>, \u201ccozy\u201d<\/strong>, \u201chibernate\u201d<\/strong>, \u201ccold\u201d<\/strong>, \u201csafe\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u26fa Indoor Fort & Story Time<\/strong>
Build a blanket fort together and read books inside with a flashlight. You can even make hot chocolate!<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcda 4. November Book Recommendations<\/h2>\n

Here are some beautiful books that match our November themes of light, gratitude, and winter coziness:<\/p>\n

\"Produktbild:Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J K Rowling<\/strong>
A children’s classic which immerses the reader into a world of magic and wizardry, as you get pulled from the muggle world into that hiding behind Platform 9 3\/4.<\/p>\n

Join a young boy Harry on his adventures when he receives a letter in the mailbox – inviting him to leave his dreary life at his aunt and uncle’s house and embark on a new mission: learning magic at the prestigious Hogwarts School for Witches and Wizards.\u00a0
Age<\/strong>: 9-15
To Buy<\/strong>:\u00a0https:\/\/www.thalia.at\/shop\/home\/artikeldetails\/A1049690465<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Produktbild:<\/p>\n

Peter Pan<\/strong> by James M Barrie<\/strong>
What happens to the children who never grow up? In this esteemed classic, join Wendy, Michael, and John as they soar through the skies of London with Peter Pan and his fairy friend Tinkerbell – to a place of pirates, crocodiles, mermaids, and lost boys! With fairy dust in the air, everything is going swell, until Captain Hook shows up with his terrible crew and a tick-ticking crocodile!<\/p>\n

Age<\/strong>: 7\u201311
To Buy<\/strong>: https:\/\/www.thalia.at\/shop\/home\/artikeldetails\/A1069845045<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Produktbild:<\/p>\n

The Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith<\/b>
A bird was walking down the road and saw a donkey, a three-legged donkey! Learn rhyme and humour as the bird begins to describe the donkey with increasl\u00edngly more absurd adjectives!<\/p>\n


Age<\/strong>: 3\u20136
To Buy<\/strong>:\u00a0https:\/\/www.thalia.at\/shop\/home\/artikeldetails\/A1052434677<\/a><\/p>\n

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We hope these activities bring joy, language!<\/p>\n

Stay cosy, stay curious! \ud83d\udd6f\u2728
Your Native4Kids Team<\/strong><\/p>\n

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