10 free Thanksgiving kid-friendly crafts
If you are looking for a way to keep kids entertained while the turkey is in the oven, these projects are perfect for Thanksgiving.
Bingo cards
If the extended family is coming over for dinner, playing a few rounds of bingo is a great way to keep children of all ages engaged. Print out these free bingo cards from Happiness is Homemade, and make the game even more fun by using candy corn as place markers.
Pin a feather on the turkey
This Thanksgiving spin on “pin the tail on the donkey” from Savvy Mama Lifestyle is a fun way to get kids away from the screen and bonding with their cousins.
Turkey puppets
Thanksgiving is a great time to sit by the fireplace after dinner and let kids use their imaginations to tell stories. This paper bag puppet template from Big Family Blessings adds to the fun. The template is free and the turkey hand puppet is made from supplies you probably already have at home.
Coloring book
With all the excitement of visitors on Thanksgiving day, it can be nice to have a calming activity so kids don’t burn out before dinner is on the table. This free Thanksgiving activity book from Doodle Art Alley contains 11 pages of fun, from word searches, writing prompts and mazes. to simple coloring pages that are great for younger children.
Board game
Board games are a fun way to teach skills like reading, counting and critical thinking. This Thanksgiving printable from Made With Happy is a simple game: Help the Turkey Get to the Farm. All you need are the board, some place markers, and die or dice.
Gratitude tree
Celebrate the things you’re thankful for this year by coloring in this Thankful Tree from Creatively Beth. Each family member can write something they’re grateful for on a leaf and tape it to the tree throughout the day for a cute keepsake.
Memory game
Matching games help your child flex their memory skills while being a fun screen-free way to pass the time before dinner. This Thanksgiving matching game printable from Mama’s Learning Corner uses text and pictures, so your child can practice reading skills, too.
Word search
Older children will love hunting for Thanksgiving-themed words and phrases such as “sweet potatoes” and “gratitude” in this intermediate word search puzzle from Happiness is Homemade.
Paper dolls
Paper dolls offer two Thanksgiving day activities in one: coloring and imaginative play. This pilgrim paper doll printable from Mostly Paper Dolls includes common clothing items and their names, so your child can learn more about how the pilgrims lived and dressed.
Puzzle mazes
Superstar Worksheets has several free printable Thanksgiving mazes to help children of every age practice fine motor skills. The mazes range from toddler appropriate to more complicated.
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