Thanksgiving is a fun and exciting day for everyone, but waiting for the turkey isn’t always easy. Here are 50+ crafts, recipes, and activities to do with kids!
I tend to neglect the Thanksgiving season. I think that a lot of us do, actually. But now that my son is three he is starting to really understand and get excited about holidays, and the more I focus on those holidays with him the happier and more pumped up he gets. So I decided to bust out my Thanksgiving books and art supplies and bring on the joy of Thanksgiving! (Oh yeah, and take down the Halloween decorations—ahem.) I had a lot of fun finding all of these crafts, recipes, and activities. I hope that you enjoy MAKING and DOING some of them!
Thanksgiving Crafts
Make a Silly Turkey Placemat Using Fall Leaves from Bombshell Bling
Feathered Hand Gobblers and LOADS of other fabulous treats, craft, and game ideas from Katharine Marie Photography
Native American Headdress from No Time for Flash Cards
Turkey Handprint Keepsake Art from Craft Quickies
Indian Corn Button Napkin Rings from Sugar Bee Crafts
Super Cute Hat Crafts from Parents
Turkey Handprint Shirt from One More Moore
Finger Puppets from Martha Stewart
Woven Placemats and Other Table Décor from Mind Bites
Chair Covers from Mom It Forward
I’m Thankful For….. Mugs with $1 Mugs and Sharpies from Fancy Frugal Life
Turkey Table Topper (Roll Holder!) from Family Fun
Handprint Turkey Art from Meet the Dubiens
Paper Bag Scarecrow from Busy Bee Kids Crafts
Leaf Painting and Fingerprint Thankful Trees from Little Page Turners
Pilgrim Treat Boxes from A Pumpkin & A Princess
Tall Homemade Tree Craft from Serenity Now
Kiddie Table from Hooiser Homemade
Turkey Napkin Rings from Fancy Frugal Life
Pinecone Turkeys from A Pumpkin & A Princess
Gratitude Tree from Yesterday on Tuesday
Wood Scrap Turkey Place Card Holder from The Happier Homemaker
Nature Hunt Banner from Little Birdie Secrets
Tiny Hands No-Sew Turkey Shirt Tutorial from Treasures for Tots
I am Thankful Printable from Measured by the Heart
Pilgrim Turkeys from Mom on Timeout
Paper Bag Turkey from Martha Stewart
Turkey Day Necklace from Taidye Original
Thankful Turkey from Create. Craft. Love.
Paper Bag Turkey Handprint Puppet from Ramblings of a Crazy Woman
Turkey Cups from Parents
Be Thankful Utensils Holder (Printable) from The Idea Room
Thanksgiving Garland from No Time for Flash Cards
Paper Plate Turkey Wreath from Ramblings of a Crazy Woman
Bubble Wrap Indian Craft from No Time for Flash Cards
Turkey Mosaics from Confessions of a {Heaven-Bound} Sinner
Gumdrop Turkeys from Design. Wash. Rinse. Repeat . . .
Bottle Cap Turkey Necklace from Impress Your Kids
Fingerprint Turkey Napkin Rings from Crafts by Amanda
Paper Plate Scarecrow from No Time For Flash Cards
Handprint Turkey Thankful Jar from Rust and Sunshine
Village People from Spoonful
Paper Pilgrim Hats from Martha Stewart
Thanksgiving Recipes
Teepee Cupcakes from These Are A Few of My Favorite Things
Oreo Turkeys and Pilgrim Cookie Hats from Our Best Bites
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Acorns from Six in the Suburbs
Pilgrim’s Popcorn from Bombshell Bling
Sweet Acorns (Acorn Donuts) from Gracious Rain
Turkey Veggie Tray from Mom Endeavors
Indian Corn Cupcakes from Reading Confetti
Apple Turkeys from The Silly Pearl
Thanksgiving Activities
Thanksgiving Songs from Fantastic Fun and Learning
Gobble Till You Wobble Printable from These Creative Juices
Guess Who Game from Mrs. Home Economist
Candy Corn Counting from No Time For Flash Cards
Turkey Feather Color Match Activity from No Time for Flash Cards
Which ones are you the most excited to try out? Happy Thanksgiving!
More Thanksgiving Fun:
20 Activities to Teach Kids Gratitude
Make a Silly Turkey Placemat Using Fall Leaves
For more great ideas from all over the web be sure to follow my Thanksgiving Pinterest board.
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Shaunna @ Fantastic Fun and Learning says
November 8, 2013 at 11:45 amThank you for including our Thanksgiving songs. We’ve been having a lot of fun singing them.
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
November 20, 2014 at 7:00 amLove these fun ideas! Pinned this and your Teaching Kids Gratitude post too. Love.
Sarah Westover McKenna says
November 20, 2014 at 9:46 amThanks! 🙂