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Home > Arts and Crafts Projects for Kids >Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts Projects for Autumn and Fall for your Kids....Many Thanksgiving Crafts Ideas for your Children
Here are some Thanksgiving arts and crafts activities to entertain your creative children to celebrate the Thanksgiving holidays. Find out how to make cool stuff to celebrate Thanksgiving with the following arts and crafts decorations, instructions, patterns, and activities for children
Acorn Crafts
Autumn / Fall Crafts
Cornucopia Crafts
Back to School Crafts
Halloween Crafts
Indian Corn Crafts
Leaf & Leaves Crafts
Native American Indian Crafts
Pilgrim Crafts
Pinecones Crafts
Preschoolers & Toddlers Thanksgiving Crafts
Scarecrow Crafts
Sticks & Twigs Crafts
Thanksgiving Coloring Pages & Printouts
Thanksgiving Decorations Crafts
Thanksgiving Cards
Thanksgiving Games and Fun Activities
Thanksgiving History Facts and Trivia
Thanksgiving Table Decorations Crafts
Thanksgiving Turkey Crafts
Thanksgiving Worksheets & Printouts
Free Thanksgiving Turkey Paper Toys Model : Make Printable Foldable Turkeys Paper -Have a free afternoon and want to make the coolest craft you have ever made? All you need are a printer, paper, scissors, glue, and patience and you will have a fun Thanksgiving arts and crafts activity to keep you busy. This printable paper turkey would also be great as a Thanksgiving dinner table decoration craft.
Thanksgiving Paper Toy Model - This is a free printable first thanksgiving dinner toy model.
Make Thanksgiving Games with 3D Pilgrim & Turkey Tic-Tac-Toe Game - Have a free afternoon and want to make the coolest craft you have ever made? All you need are a box, chopsticks, printer, paper, scissors, glue, and patience and you will have a fun Thanksgiving arts and crafts activity to keep you busy. This Thanksgiving game was a big hit in my house and I think your kids will love it too.
Thanksgiving Turkey Pop Up Card Making Craft : Turkeys Beak Opens and Closes - This is a unique Turkey pop up card in that this one has an open and closing beak. My kids said that it is the coolest pop up card that they have ever seen, so I decided to share it with all of you nice kids and parents.
How to Draw Cartoon Turkeys Step by Step Lesson - Learn how to draw this cartoon turkey with this step by step drawing lesson for kids.
Make Printable Foldable Thanksgiving Pilgrims Paper -Have a free afternoon and want to make the coolest craft you have ever made? All you need are a printer, paper, scissors, glue, and patience and you will have a fun Thanksgiving arts and crafts activity to keep you busy. Find out more below.
How to Draw Cartoon Pilgrim Girl for Thanksgiving Step by Step Drawing Lesson - . I have put together a step-by-step tutorial that will help you figure out how to draw a cartoon pilgrim girl by using simple shapes to build up this pilgrims’ form. This is an intermediate cartooning tutorial that kids, teens, and adults will enjoy.
Thanksgiving Fall Leaf Hanging Decoration Craft for Kids - Here is a beautiful fall leaf decoration that you can hang on your wall or your door to celebrate Thanksgiving. Its very simple and easy to make. All you need is some paper, ribbon, scissors and glitter glue. The simple step by step instructions for this Thanksgiving crafts activity follow.
Thanksgiving Greeting on Pebbles & Stones Table Decoration - Have a free afternoon? Go out for a walk, pick up some pebbles them and use them to make a thanksgiving greeting. Its so easy that even pre- school kids can do it!! This crafts activitiy would make a great Thanksgiving table decoration or even centerpiece. Below you will find instructions for this Thanksgiving table decoration.
Thanksgiving Harvest Celebration Glass Jars Craft Idea for Kids - Celebrate harvest by displaying a colorful display of ingredients from your kitchen. It will be a great way to decorate your table this thanksgiving. You can be as creative as you’d like. Below you will find instructions for this Thanksgiving table decoration
Wax Painting Thanksgiving Cards Arts and Crafts Activity for Children - Make a special thanksgiving card for your friend with wax crayons and paint. You can even add a secret message that no one else can see!! Below you will find instructions for this Thanksgiving Greeting Card Craft.
Turkey Plant Poke Garden Thanksgiving Crafts - Plant pokes are a great way to brighten up and decorate plants in your house and gardens in your backyard. Now that Thanksgiving is getting closer, how about we make a Thanksgiving Turkey Plant Poke to decorate your garden. This turkey plant poke is easy to make and lots of fun to look at. Easy directions for this crafts project follow below.
Thanksgiving Turkey Pencil Topper Crafts Project for Kids - Here’s a great idea to celebrate thanksgiving at school- a turkey on the top of your pencil…a Turkey pencil topper craft for kids!! This craft is really easy to make and will surprise your teacher and your friends.
Napkin Holder Doll for Thanksgiving Dinner Table Decorations Crafts Idea for Kids - This pretty doll will hold your napkins or cutlery for you at thanksgiving dinner. Today we are going to share an idea for making a ‘Happy Thanksgiving’ Dinner Table Napkins or Silverware Holder to use as a decoration at your Thanksgiving dinner table. Below you will find instructions for this Thanksgiving table decoration.
Thanksgiving Popsicle Sticks Decorational Centerpiece or Place Setting Card - Popsicle sticks (aka crafts sticks or ice cream sticks) are easy to find. You can either save them up after eating popsicles or buy some from a craft store. Popsicle sticks are great for different crafts. Today we are going to share an idea for making a ‘Happy Thanksgiving’ Dinner Table Centerpiece or to use for each guest’s place setting card.
Thanksgiving Garlands Decorations -Here’s a beautiful Thanksgiving Fall leaves garland to decorate your home this Thanksgiving. What’s even better is that its a very meaningful craft to do , and will help you remember all that you’re thankful for. Its something your whole family can do together.
Thanksgiving Fall Leaf Placeholder Cards Decoration with Special Message - Help your mom get prepared for Thanksgiving dinner!! Here is a personalized Thanksgiving place card craft that your guests will love so much. Its easy to make and is going to make your friends and family feel very special this Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Memories Scrapbook - Thanksgiving is a time to think and talk about all the great things that have happened throughout the year. Here is a memory scrapbook that you can make to remember this year’s Thanksgiving forever. Use it to start a conversation about the great times you had as a family through the year. You can use printed out photos, pictures from magazines, stickers, or draw your own pictures to decorate your book. Find easy directions below.
Thank You Thanksgiving Bookmarks - Make these Thank You Bookmarks for Thanksgiving or for whaterver...learn how to here.
How to Make Thanksgiving Card - How to make a beautiful Thanksgiving card.
How to Make a Thanksgiving Candle - Make this candle with seeds to put an Autumn/Fall spin to it.
Thanksgiving Crafts Roundup - Find out our favorite Thanksgiving crafts from around the net.
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Child's Thanksgiving Tree - - Just mentioning the word "Thanksgiving" often conjures up
memories for many. Traditions are relived and new ones are born on
this joyous family holiday. Why not start a new one with your
children with this fun and simple activity.
A
Bird on your Hand - - Draw a colorful peacock, parrot, or even a turkey for your
Thanksgiving table - all starting with your handprint. Fly with your
imagination!
A
Sign of Thanks - - Here's a natural way to greet your Thanksgiving dinner guests.
A
Platter of Nature's Harvest Centerpiece - - A trip to the garden, orchard, or grocery store will provide all
the ingredients you'll need to make this delicious looking fall
centerpiece using fruits and vegetables. What a lovely tribute to the
generosity of Mother Nature!
A
Pretty Thanksgiving Place Card - - Guide guests to their seats with seasonal place cards made from
pretty patterned paper, ribbon, and printed names from your computer.
A
Table with Character (Place Cards) - - Two cross-stitch projects features Pilgrims and Native Americans.
This is the second one with which you can start a fun family
tradition with these unique place cards. Each one stands about 3-1/2
inches tall.
A
Table with Character (Thanksgiving Basket) - - Two cross-stitch projects feature Pilgrims and Native Americans.
This is the first of two... After you've added the cross-stitch
design, fill the basket with fresh flowers for a fitting holiday
centerpiece.
Apple
Candleholders - - This traditional-looking holiday centerpiece uses real apples as
candleholders. You can vary the shape of the arrangement and number
of candles to fit any table.
Apple
Candlesticks - - This unusual table centerpiece is ephemeral - but it's beautiful
while it lasts.
Beaded
Fruit Centerpiece - - Display a collection of beaded fruit by setting each piece on a
pedestal of silver or crystal.
Bead
Patterned Turkeys - - Decorative Perler beads in turkey patterns will surely dress up
your holiday table.
Beaded
Napkin Rings - - Match the colors to the holiday or make a set for everyday use to
match your tableware.
Blessing
Boxes for Thanksgiving- - Creating blessing boxes to show what you are thankful for on
Thanksgiving Day.
Brown
Bag Turkey - This whimsical turkey is a perfect addition to your entryway, or
even your dining room wall! Dinner guests may even feel a bit guilty
when you cut into your golden brown bird.
Build
A Tree Leaf By Leaf - - This is a project which can be adapted for a wide range of ages and
abilities including adults with physical, perceptual and cognitive
challenges. The beauty of this project is that everyone can
participate. There is no pressure to "stay within the lines"
as the leaves are cut-out and those who can use scissors can cut-out
the leaves for those who are unable to.
Candles
With Bows - - There couldn't be a much easier way to dress up your Thanksgiving
table. Just embellish your candle holders with colorful, autumn
candles, and then attach pretty bows.
Clay
Pot Turkeys - - This little turkey is quite simple to make. The cost is minimal and
he makes a great table decoration or hostess Gift for Thanksgiving
dinner!
Colors
Turkey Paper Crafts - - This is a simple cut and paste paper craft good "just for
fun", colors practice, a Thanksgiving theme, a farm theme, a
birds theme, or an animals theme.
Craft
Stick Turkey Greeter - - This project is easy to make and uses minimal supplies. Poke the
turkey's stick into an upside-down paper cup or hang on the edge of a
flower pot.
Clothes
Peg Turkey Craft- - This craft is rather easy but may take a little bit of patience.
It's all fun though when the peg is dry, for you can use it to
display your Thanksgiving pictures!
Coffee
Filter Thanksgiving Bouquet - - These easy Thanksgiving bouquet flowers will look gorgeous on your
Thanksgiving table. All dressed up in fall colors, your relatives
will rave about your artistic abilities!
Corn
Husk Puppet Stage- - This is a colorful box backdrop for a Thanksgiving puppet
production. Set the stage for a Thanksgiving (or any time of year)
puppet production with this colorful box backdrop - a fun
Thanksgiving craft for kids.
Count
It Down - - Display this clever gizmo in a prominent spot, appoint an official
clock turner, and your crowd will always know the answer to
Thanksgiving Day's most-asked question.
Craft
Stick Turkeys - - This cute and colorful turkey makes a fun project for your kids
this holiday season. Easy to put together and fun to make, your kids
will be quite "thankful"!
Candy
Cobs - - Filled with hard-shelled candy or after-dinner mints, these
miniature corncobs add a sweet finish to your holiday meal.
Corn Print
Place Mats- Reserve an ear from your cook pot to print a colorful set of these
holiday place mats.
"Corny”
Table Toppers - Fun is written all over these Thanksgiving place cards and napkin
ring holders.
Edible
Turkey Feather Thanksgiving Centerpiece - - Kids will have a blast helping out in making this craft project.
Surely they will, for this turkey won't last through dinnertime!
Ear
of Corn Place Cards - - Make festive place cards that picture an ear of corn. These
simple-to-make table decorations are great for any celebration.
Exclusive
Thanksgiving Coloring Placemats - - Kids will surely be kept preoccupied while coloring these exclusive
place mat designs as they wait for the Thanksgiving meal.
Fine
Dining - - Make a tablecloth from butcher paper and colorful craft paper.
Bonus: Kids can color right on it.
Fall
Thanksgiving Leaf Watercolors - - In this Thanksgiving craft project we will show you a unique way of
painting leaves for your Thanksgiving decorations.
Fall
Leaf Turkey- - This simple craft is made with natural materials (leaves and a
pinecone.
Fan
Tail Turkeys - - Hang up a turkey to make your Thanksgiving more festive.
Fancy
Filter Turkeys - - Involve your kids in Thanksgiving meal preparations. These crafty
birds add gob(bler)s of color to any holiday table!
Feather
Fun - - Thanksgiving and hand-made turkeys go hand in hand. Talk about
holiday traditions while kids make their feathered creations.
Felt
Turkey Pin Jewelry Craft - - In the day before Thanksgiving or on the day itself, give guests
and friends a special reminder with this felt turkey pin. This is a
fun kids' craft that can be done at school or at home.
Fingerprint
Turkey Craft - - A finger and a bit of paint are all you need to make this
super-cute turkey.
Foam
Fowl- - This turkey craft is a little harder to do since it requires pretty
steady hands and most toddlers and younger preschoolers will need a
lot of help if they participate. Older kids will enjoy it and how
layering the foam sheet really makes the turkey cartoonish and fun.
Family
Tree Leaf Pins - - Who’s coming to your holiday dinner this year? Get everyone
straight with these adorable and festive name tags! Make a bunch of
blank ones and add names as family members arrive.
Felt
Apples - - With fall comes an abundance of apples. Make these cute little
candy apples, caramel apples and apples from the orchard with felt
foam balls.
Finger
Puppet Pilgrim - - Keep kids entertained while waiting for Thanksgiving dinner this
year by making these cute pilgrim paper finger puppets. Kids can have
a puppet show while they eagerly wait for the turkey to emerge from
the oven.
Finger
Stamp Place Cards - - These handy little birds are great seat markers and a fun
pre-dinner activity. Have the younger set make them for the rest of
the family, or let everyone try his hand - or at least a finger - at
making his own.
Garland
of Gratitude - - Simple enough for kids to create on their own, these beautiful,
textured leaves make a wonderful holiday tradition. Invite each guest
to write something he or she is grateful for on a leaf, and watch as
the garland grows each year.
Gobble-Good
Turkey - - This friendly little turkey is an ideal hostess Gift that you or
your children can make in less than an hour. Simple and inexpensive
materials make this little guy fun for adults and kids.
Garden
Glove Turkey - - This little turkey glove is loaded with personality.
Glowbird - - Create a flock of these bright votive holders: they're a great
project for kids and, filled with battery-operated tea lights, a
luminous addition to your table.
Goofy
Gobbling Turkey - - Gobble! Gobble! This whimsical Tom makes a great addition to your
Thanksgiving table or any autumn holiday decoration!
Gourd
Turkey - - At the first Thanksgiving, turkey was actually a side dish, taking
second billing to venison. But set this pretty bird center table and
it's guaranteed to steal the show.
Gratitude
Wreath - - Bring a little bit of autumn indoors. Family and friends help
create this wreath by sharing what they are thankful for on brightly
colored leaves. Every member of the family can contribute to this
beautiful wreath. This is a great, concrete, visual way to put
meaning back in the holidays for children.
Handprint Thanksgiving Poems - This Thanksgiving Handprint Poem designed by the FreeKidsCrafts Team reminds us of the true spirit of the season.
Hands-and-Feet
Turkey Craft - - Children will enjoy tracing their hands and feet to create this
one-of-a-kind paper turkey craft for Thanksgiving.
Hatband
Napkin Rings - - These miniature toppers are both functional and stylish - they'll
organize your napkins and brighten your table.
Handprint
and Footprint Turkey Craft- – Here is an easy craft project that will not only help improve
your children’s motor skills but give them enjoyment as well.
Handprint
Turkey Craft - - This is yet another craft that uses handprints. You can really make
any animal with wings this way, but it's always nice to have a
printable template on hand for the rest of the critter.
Handprint
Turkey with Poem #1 - - This is the standard handprint turkey craft that we've all been
making for years!
Handprint
Turkey with Poem #2 - - Materials you will need are a printer, paper (I prefer construction
paper or another heavier paper), scissors, glue, and something to
color with.
Handprints
Turkey Craft (Large Version) - - These are two crafts in two size versions that can help introduce
the turkey. The smaller version is easier for younger children and
can be used for the same purpose. A set of large and small version
can be made to make a turkey family. It can be assembled in various
ways and the process can be made more challenging and creative
depending on the age of the children.
Handsome
Turkeys - - Children explore shape as they finger-paint. Problem-solving and
observation skills come into play as they turn their handprints into
Thanksgiving decorations.
I
Am Thankful Turkey - - Encourage the children to think about the good things they have
with this "I Am Thankful" turkey craft idea for
Thanksgiving. It makes a super classroom or group display project.
Kids'
Native American Thanksgiving Centerpiece - - Use your creations to make a centerpiece or as placeholders for
each guest.
Kids'
Thanksgiving Pilgrim Family Centerpiece - - Use your creations to make a centerpiece or as placeholders for
each guest.
Kids
Thanksgiving Bookmark Craft - - Make reading fun with this easy to make bookmark craft for kids.
Use your new bookmark to hold your place while reading stories about
Thanksgiving.
Kids
Thanksgiving Napkin Rings - - Personalize your Thanksgiving dinner table this year with napkin
rings your family designed. They are cute and easy to make and the
whole family will enjoy creating them.
Letters
Turkey Paper Crafts - - This is a simple cut and paste paper craft good "just for
fun", letters practice, a Thanksgiving theme, a farm theme, a
birds theme, or an animals theme. There are different types of
turkeys you can make: Lower Case Alphabet, Upper Case Alphabet,
Spelling Words, and Vowels (AEIOU).
Lollypop
Turkey - - Gobble, gobble, gobble will have a new meaning when your young
Thanksgiving guests spy this delectable turkey.
Leaf
People - - What to do with that big pile of leaves in your backyard? Make leaf
people of course!
Light
Bulb Turkey : Thanksgiving Crafts Activities for Children - - Turn an ordinary burnt out light bulb into this festive and fun
turkey this Thanksgiving. Make several at once and give some away as
Gift s or line your holiday table runner to greet your dinner guests.
Leaf-Imprinted
Coasters - - Create lasting impressions with coasters made from clay and
materials supplied by Mother Nature.
Mayflower
Centerpiece - - This milk carton vessel holds your family's list of thanks and
makes a great centerpiece for the Thanksgiving table.
Maple
Leaf Turkey Craft- - This is a very simple craft for young children to introduce a very
special animal, the turkey. It is also an opportunity to address
many other concepts, themes and skills.
Maple
Leaves Turkey Craft - - These are two crafts in two size versions that can help introduce
the turkey. This smaller version is easier for younger children and
can be used for the same purpose. A set of large and small version
can be made to make a turkey family. It can be assembled in various
ways and the process can be made more challenging and creative
depending on the age of the children.
Marker-point
Sampler - - Faux needlepoint? Faux sure! This Thanksgiving sampler was made
with markers and graph paper. For design ideas, download our
traditional sampler alphabet.
Napkin
Buddy n - - This simple craft project will make dining fun and tidy for all the
little tykes at the table.
Origami
Pilgrim's Bonnet - - Here is a fun little origami project for girl's to make this
Thanksgiving, the perfect size for a doll. Or perhaps you could try
making it out of a very large piece of paper for your child to wear!
Pine
Cone Turkey Craft - - This cute turkey is made from a pine cone, an acorn, and
construction paper. It makes a very nice Thanksgiving table
decoration.
Paper
Indian Corn - - Add a festive touch to your holiday table by filling a vase with
colorful paper cornstalks.
Painted
Handprint Turkey - - It's a classic, the handprint turkey craft. Make this cute little
painted turkey with your child each year to track his/her growth.
Save them each year to see how much they've grown!
Paper
Bag Turkey- – Tis the season to gobble, gobble and have fun with this
adorable Paper Bag Turkey. It's easy and fun.
Paper
Cup Turkey - - Here's a quick and easy turkey craft that the kids will enjoy
making for Thanksgiving! Use them for your Thanksgiving table by
making one for each place setting and attaching small white cards to
the front with your guests’ names on them.
Paper
Turkeys - - Getting these brilliantly feathered friends to the table requires
pasting (but no basting) and some cutting and folding. For a
gobbling-good centerpiece, set out two or three in the middle of your
holiday table. Or let smaller toms do service as Thanksgiving place
cards.
Pilgrim
Cap Place Cards - - Welcome your Thanksgiving guests with these delightful personalized
place cards. Guests can take home their pilgrim hats as personalized
party favors.
Pilgrim
Hat Thanksgiving Cup - - These little hats hold small treats. Kids can make these and use
them for place settings at the Thanksgiving table. A great project
for a rainy day before the holiday!
Pilgrim
Napkin Rings- - Take your guests back to the first Thanksgiving with these fun
photo napkin rings that double as place cards.
Pinecone
Turkey - - This is a simple craft that even little ones can do with a bit of
help. Supplies are inexpensive and easy to find, and instructions are
easy. Stand him on a shelf or hang him from a string, either way he
makes a cute display your youngster can be proud of!
Place
Cards - - Tip your hat to the occasion by making these delightful
personalized place cards from miniature flowerpots.
Popcorn
Ball Turkey - - Make these fun turkeys for Thanksgiving and watch family and
friends gobble them up! Kids will have a blast putting these goodie
gobblers together.
Pilgrim
Hat Centerpiece - - Filled with potted mums or other fall flowers, this fun centerpiece
will top off your Thanksgiving table in fitting fashion.
Pilgrim
Place Cards - - Here's a pop-up card design your kids can use to transform their
thumbprints into Pilgrim portraits that resemble your dinner guests.
Then everyone can find his or her place, and face, at the dinner
table.
Pine
Cone Turkey - - This cute turkey is made from a pine cone, an acorn, and
construction paper. It makes a very nice Thanksgiving table
decoration.
Pinecone
Turkey Decor - - This place-card companion might not take center stage, but it will
still be a welcome addition to your table.
Pipe
Cleaner Turkey - - Thanksgiving is a busy time of year and you can keep small hands
and active minds occupied with this pipe cleaner turkey craft. Kids
can assemble these quickly and they make great place settings.
Squash
Pilgrim - - Use your squash as a unique Thanksgiving decoration!
String
of Leaves - - Make a string of leaves to decorate a room. These simple-to-make
strings make a great Fall or Thanksgiving decoration. You can drape
the strings across rooms, over windows and from the chandeliers.
Spuds
McTurkey - - These fake gobblers, whose mix-and-match features pay homage to the
esteemed Mr. Potato Head, have a fine threefold effect. They busy
little hands, make guests laugh, and also work together to form an
endearing and zany centerpiece. Just give the kids a sack of potatoes
and a plate of sliced veggies, and they'll be talking turkey in no
time.
Straw
Hat Turket - - Use feathers, craft foam, felt and make a turkey out of a straw
hat.
Stuffed
Turkey Craft - - Get the kids involved with your Thanksgiving decorating by having
them craft this stuffed turkey table decoration. It's an unusual way
to make use of odd socks and mittens.
Stuffed
Glove Turkey - - This darling little turkey is made from a pair or dollar store
gloves and makes the perfect centerpiece! Who could resist the charms
of this little Thanksgiving Day cutie pie?
Table
Turkey Bowl - - This turkey will look great as a centerpiece on your Thanksgiving
table! Fill it will fruit, napkins, or other items for your guests.
Tabletop
Turkey - - Make a perfect table topper for your feast. Each feather on the
turkey symbolizes something that you're thankful for.
Teepee
Centerpiece - - This Thanksgiving make these fun teepee centerpiece to display on
your holiday table. A cute craft that takes almost no time to
complete!
Thankful
Handprint Tree - - Children can make a beautiful tree of handprint leaves that
displays what the children are thankful for. This tree makes a great
Thanksgiving decoration or a nice bulletin board.
Thankful
Wreath of Leaves - - You and your child can make a beautiful wreath of leaves that
displays what your child is thankful for. This wreath makes a great
autumn or Thanksgiving decoration.
Thanksgiving
Book Boxes - - Decorate a book shaped box for your family to write down and keep
everything they are thankful for.
Thanksgiving
Bouquet of Thank You Cards - - Express everything you are thankful for this Thanksgiving season.
This simple project makes a wonderful centerpiece and Thanksgiving
activity for your guests. Just before Thanksgiving dinner, have
everyone choose a card from the bouquet and take turns reading them
out loud.
Thanksgiving
Candle Craft - - Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men;
but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the
gratitude.
Thanksgiving
Chocolate-Bar Place Card - - Bring a touch of yesteryear to the holiday spread with this stately
gobbler. Folded around a chocolate bar and presented at each seat,
the wrapper serves as a place card. The confection doubles as a
take-home treat, which guests will be thankful for long after the
real bird is gone.
Thanksgiving
Color Place cards - - You can print and color place cards for Thanksgiving. They make
nice Thanksgiving table decorations.
Thanksgiving
Crown or Hat - - A simple construction paper 'hat' the kids have fun making,
decorating and wearing! We like making tissue paper flowers to
decorate it, but you can use markers, stickers, glitter or gel pens
instead.
Thanksgiving
Day Card - - Colorful papers, scissors, and glue are about all you need to make
our festive greeting card. This one has a clever twist with its
fold-down turkey feet.
Thanksgiving
Decoration: Garland of Leaves - - As guests arrive, have them write what they are thankful for on a
construction paper leaf. Add them to your family thanks list garland!
Thanksgiving
Kleenex Box Cover - - Celebrate Thanksgiving with your family and enjoy some activities
with them such as this one to make your holiday extra special.
Thanksgiving
Napkin Holder - - Make it special for your Thanksgiving table.
Thanksgiving
Napkin Rings - - Set your table in vintage style with these easy Thanksgiving Napkin
Rings.
Thanksgiving
Paper Chain - - This makes a wonderful project the whole family can do together.
Each link represents something you are thankful for. Continue to add
links throughout the season as a reminder of our blessings.
Thanksgiving
Pilgrim Hat Craft - - This is a great activity for kids of all ages. Making this paper
Thanksgiving pilgrim hat will get kids into the holiday spirit and
allow them to pretend to be a pilgrim. This Thanksgiving craft is a
simple and fun one that can be used in an educational context.
Thanksgiving
Place Cards and Napkin Rings - - Add a homey touch to your holiday table with these fall-themed
tabletop accessories.
Thanksgiving
Place Cards - - Look to nature for inspiration when designing your Thanksgiving
dinner table. Colorful fallen foliage, or homemade leaves cut from
paper, become name tags when inscribed with your guests' names.
Thanksgiving
Place Holders - - These cute and festive place holders are perfect for Thanksgiving.
Super easy to make, kids can put these together while dinner is in
the oven. This craft provides a great way to get kids involved in the
holiday festivities!
Thanksgiving
Pop-up Place cards - - You can print and color pop-up place cards for Thanksgiving. They
make cute Thanksgiving table decorations. Note: An adult should do
the final cutting of the pop-ups.
Thanksgiving
Pumpkin Pokes - - Decorate your pumpkins and gourds with cute Thanksgiving pokes. You
can also stick them in holiday cupcakes or Gift plants.
Thanksgiving
Quilt - - This Thanksgiving Quilt decoration will give your guests a warm
welcome on Thanksgiving. Do note that this project is better suited
to older children who already know how to handle knitting materials.
Parental guidance is strongly recommended.
Thanksgiving
Styrofoam Turkey Craft - - We love turkey crafts around our house at Thanksgiving, so we're
always looking for different materials to make them out of. This
Thanksgiving Styrofoam Turkey Craft is definitely unique and makes a
fantastic Thanksgiving decoration! The different textures of the
Styrofoam egg and the pipe cleaners are great for keeping your
children's attention. This is a great craft for older children, as
younger children don't usually have the patience and ability to deal
with the pipe cleaners.
Thanksgiving
Tissue Paper Flowers and Juice Jar Vase - - I've given directions for making the flowers and for making the
vase. You don't have to do them both... you can make some flowers
and put them in a store bought vase or you can make the vase and put
in some silk flowers. There are 4 different types of flowers you can
make.
Thanksgiving
Turkey Balloons - - Kids love to make things, especially during the holidays. For
holiday and birthday parties, whether it's in the classroom or at
home, we all know that balloons are one of the first things on our
shopping list. Check out these fun and festive turkey decorations
made from balloons!
Thanksgiving
Turkey Card - - This homemade creation is a great invitation and or thank you card.
Use paper scraps to create patchwork pieces for a colorful holiday
card.
Thanksgiving
Turkey Cutouts - - This project is as easy as Print, Cut, and Use. It's that simple!
Thanksgiving Votive
Candleholder - Add a light touch to your seasonal dinner table with this
Thanksgiving votive candleholder craft. This is a fast, fun and easy
holiday activity for kids.
Thoughtful
Thanksgiving Pillow - - Make this felted-wool pillow as a fun fall accent, a perfect way to
transition from Halloween to Thanksgiving.
Toilet
Paper Roll Turkey Craft - - This toilet paper roll turkey is a simple, but really cute
Thanksgiving Day craft. Kids will enjoy cutting out the different
color feathers of construction paper and putting the turkey together.
Toilet
Roll Turkey - - Simple and cute - a quick and easy Thanksgiving craft for younger
kids!
Tree
of Thankfulness - - What a nice way to celebrate the holiday season... have your family
members and friends add leaves of thankfulness to the tree.
Tree
of Thanks - - This charming centerpiece will be the talk of your holiday dinner
table. If you have a small gathering, use a smaller branch, if you
need more room, make more than one!
Turkey
Day Awards - - With the whole family together, Thanksgiving is the perfect time to
look back and celebrate the year's achievements. Whether it's an
after-dinner gathering in the living room or a powwow around a
backyard fireplace, it's nice to do this with a bit of ceremony; and
these commemorative scrolls add a special flourish to the
festivities. Ask each family member for their nominations - and be
sure everyone gets an award, whether it's "best haircut of the
year" or "toughest survivor of a home renovation."
Turkey
Glove Puppets - - Ten little turkeys in the pen, getting all ready for Thanksgiving;
the farmer came to catch one then… The yellow little turkey
flew out of the pen.
Turkey
Math - - Your kids will think learning is fun with this free printable
turkey math sheet which includes addition and subtraction.
Thankful
Thanksgiving Tablecloth - - This project is a great way to incorporate the true meaning of
Thanksgiving into your holiday celebration. Your kids can start it
now and keep adding to it throughout the holiday season. Why not make
it a yearly family tradition
Turkey
Bowl Craft - - Kids can turn a simple margarine tub into a festive Thanksgiving
turkey bowl with this simple craft - perfect for holding treats your
holiday guests are sure to gobble up.
Turkey
Day Place Cards - - Make some place cards for the table, just to cheer things up for
the Thanksgiving dinner table.
Tabletop
Gobbler - - Make an edible centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table with this
tabletop gobbler (adult help needed).
Talking
Turkey Tails - - Build a "talking" turkey centerpiece! Each family member
writes a message of gratitude on a removable paper feather. Everyone
shares their thoughts during your family feast.
Textured
Turkey Craft - - If you need a longer-term craft project that involves gradually
creating a textured turkey decoration, look no further. Taking your
time is the key. It makes a perfect Thanksgiving craft for children
four years and up.
Thankful
Turkey Craft - - This cute construction paper turkey lists what your child is
thankful for. It makes a very nice Thanksgiving decoration.
Tin
Can Turkey Craft - - Gobble gobble! This adorable little turkey-themed craft for kids is
perfect for filling with wrapped candy. Place him on the Thanksgiving
table and everyone will comment on just how cute he is!
Tiny
Turkey Pillows - - Place these tiny turkey pillows on the couch during the
Thanksgiving holiday for a soft, turkey touch. These soft little
pillows are just the thing to brighten up the furniture during the
Thanksgiving season.
MORE THANKSGIVING / AUTUMN RELATED CRAFTS FOR KIDS
Acorn Crafts
Autumn / Fall Crafts
Cornucopia Crafts
Back to School Crafts
Halloween Crafts
Indian Corn Crafts
Leaf & Leaves Crafts
Pilgrim Crafts
Pinecones Crafts
Preschoolers & Toddlers Thanksgiving Crafts
Scarecrow Crafts
Sticks & Twigs Crafts
Thanskgiving Centerpiece Crafts
Thanksgiving Coloring Pages & Printouts
Thanksgiving Decorations Crafts
Thanksgiving Cards
Thanksgiving Games and Fun Activities
Thanksgiving History Facts and Trivia
Thanksgiving Table Decorations Crafts
Thanksgiving Turkey Crafts
Thanksgiving Worksheets & Printouts