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39 Easy and Fun Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

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Check out this ultimate list of Thanksgiving crafts for kids, including toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners.

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Looking for easy and fun Thanksgiving crafts for kids?

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We’re sharing DIY Thanksgiving-themed crafts for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school-aged kids.

Find turkey crafts, handprint crafts, pom pom crafts, paper crafts, and more!

Enjoy these simple Thanksgiving activities at home, daycare, preschool, and in the classroom!

The Best Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

More Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

Looking for more holiday-themed activities for your kids? Here are some simple and budget-friendly ideas to keep the seasonal fun going!

  1. Gratitude Jars – Have kids write or draw things they’re thankful for on slips of paper, then drop them into a jar to share after dinner.
  2. Thanksgiving Bingo – Create Thanksgiving-themed bingo cards with icons like turkeys, pumpkins, and pies for a fun, family-friendly game.
  3. DIY Thanksgiving Placemats – Set up a station where kids can decorate placemats with leaves, turkeys, and other Thanksgiving designs.
  4. Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe – Paint mini pumpkins and use a piece of cardboard or cloth as a tic-tac-toe board for a seasonal twist on this classic game.
  5. Turkey Bowling – Use plastic bottles decorated as turkeys and a small ball for a game of “turkey bowling.” Great for indoor or outdoor fun!
  6. Scavenger Hunt – Organize a Thanksgiving-themed scavenger hunt, with items like a red leaf, pinecone, or mini pumpkin to keep kids active.
  7. Thanksgiving Story Time – Gather kids for Thanksgiving-themed storybooks or let them create their own story about what they’re thankful for.
  8. Nature Walk and Leaf Collecting – Take kids outside to collect colorful fall leaves, acorns, and other nature items for a craft activity later.
  9. DIY Thankful Tree – Set up a “thankful tree” where kids can hang paper leaves with things they’re grateful for written on each one.
  10. Gratitude Stones – Let kids paint stones with things they’re thankful for, then place them around the house or in a special gratitude garden.
  11. Fall Sensory Bin – Create a sensory bin with fall items like dried corn kernels, leaves, mini pumpkins, and pinecones for hands-on play.
  12. Pumpkin Painting – If carving isn’t an option, set up a painting station for kids to decorate mini pumpkins with paint and glitter.
  13. Thanksgiving Pictionary – Play Thanksgiving-themed Pictionary with prompts like “turkey,” “pumpkin pie,” or “pilgrim.”
  14. Turkey Dance Party – Set up a “dance floor” with some festive music and let kids dance around like turkeys to burn off energy.
  15. Coloring Pages and Activity Sheets – Print Thanksgiving coloring pages, word searches, and mazes to keep little hands busy.

These Thanksgiving activities are sure to keep kids of all ages entertained while adding a festive touch to the holiday celebration!

Want More?

If you liked these Thanksgiving crafts and activities for kids, be sure to check out these other festive Thanksgiving ideas.

Your Turn

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