Fun Thanksgiving Crafts to Do with Kids
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather with family, share delicious meals, and express gratitude. It’s also an excellent opportunity for some creative fun with the kids! Here are some engaging Thanksgiving craft ideas that will keep your little ones entertained while helping them appreciate the holiday spirit.
1. Handprint Turkeys
What You Need:
- Construction paper
- Paint (brown, red, yellow, orange)
- Paintbrushes
- Googly eyes
- Glue
Instructions:
- Paint your child’s hand with brown paint and press it onto a piece of construction paper to make the turkey body.
- Using different colors of paint, create colorful feathers by painting your child’s fingers and pressing them around the handprint.
- Once dry, glue on googly eyes and add a beak with orange or yellow paper.
This classic craft is not only fun but also creates a beautiful keepsake!
2. Thankful Tree
What You Need:
- A large piece of brown craft paper or a poster board
- Scissors
- Colored paper (in autumn colors)
- Markers
- Tape or glue
Instructions:
- Cut out a large tree trunk and branches from the brown paper and attach it to a wall or board.
- Cut leaf shapes from the colored paper.
- Have each child write something they are thankful for on a leaf, then attach the leaves to the tree.
This craft encourages gratitude and makes for a lovely decoration.
3. Cornucopia Collage
What You Need:
- Old magazines or colored paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- A large sheet of paper
Instructions:
- Draw a cornucopia shape on the large sheet of paper.
- Cut out pictures of fruits and vegetables from magazines or colored paper.
- Glue the cutouts inside the cornucopia shape to create a vibrant collage.
This craft helps kids learn about the abundance of Thanksgiving and the importance of sharing.
4. Pinecone Turkeys
What You Need:
- Pinecones
- Colored paper
- Googly eyes
- Glue
- Feathers (real or craft feathers)
Instructions:
- Take a pinecone and use glue to attach feathers to one end for the tail.
- Cut out a beak and wattle from colored paper and glue them to the pinecone.
- Add googly eyes to complete the turkey.
These adorable pinecone turkeys can be used as table centerpieces or festive decorations.
5. Thanksgiving Banners
What You Need:
- Burlap or felt
- String or twine
- Scissors
- Paint or markers
Instructions:
- Cut out triangles or squares from burlap or felt.
- Have the kids decorate each piece with Thanksgiving-themed messages (like “Thankful” or “Grateful”) or drawings.
- Attach each piece to the string or twine to create a festive banner.
Hang the banner in your home to add a warm touch to your Thanksgiving celebrations.
Crafting together is a fantastic way to bond with your kids and make lasting memories. These Thanksgiving crafts not only bring out their creativity but also provide meaningful lessons about gratitude and sharing. So gather your supplies, get your hands messy, and enjoy a fun-filled day of crafting with your little ones!
Happy Thanksgiving!
