12 Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

I think the Thanksgiving holiday sometimes gets lost in between Halloween and Christmas.  The truth is that it is my favorite holiday because it is all about spending time with family.

These Thanksgiving crafts and activities for kids can add quality time to your holiday celebration and many will start discussions about gratitude.

12 Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

Thanksgiving Preschool Craft – You can’t go through November without making a paper turkey!  It just wouldn’t be right.  This is a simple version that uses coffee filters and a salad spinner!  What fun.

Make a Gratitude Tree – This family activity is the perfect starter to counting your blessings.  I love the simplicity of this craft that will be a cherished accessory.

Fall Family Outings – Autumn is a wonderful time to spend outdoors together.  There are so many ways you can enjoy nature and each other.

Fall Color Art – This Warhol-inspired leaf activity will engage artists of any age.  It would be a fun thing to do with relatives.

Make a Handprint Ship – Handmade cards are treasured these days and this is a sweet way to send Thanksgiving greetings to friends and relatives that can gather for the holiday.

Thanksgiving Preschool Activity – This sweet {and quiet} felt turkey is perfect for travel or naptime at grandma’s house.

Thanksgiving Games: Word Hunt – Grab a pencil and search for the 17 words of Thanksgiving hidden in the free Thanksgiving printable.

Paper Boat – A paper plate boat craft for any age that would make a pilgrim smile.

Thanksgiving Games – Get kids moving with this thankful leaves basket toss game that you can make yourself.

Thanksgiving Printable – Make Thanksgiving placecards for the celebration table with these free printables from Kids Activities Blog.

Thanksgiving Family Journal – Get everyone in the spirit of gratitude with this family activity.  This doesn’t have to be a once-a-year event.  You can keep it up throughout the year to encourage kids to give thanks.

Thanksgiving Coloring Pages – These are my VERY favorite coloring pages.  They double as placemats for Thanksgiving dinner and kids can get in on the decoration by coloring each family member’s place setting a different color.  There are also printable napkin rings and placecards.  Free to download and print!

Holly Homer writes Kids Activities Blog all about fun things to do with your kids.  She is the mom of three boys which is why she is a bit frantic about keeping kids busy!