I’ve always loved Thanksgiving. Something about the fall colors and cooler weather just makes everything feel cozy and nostalgic. But let’s be honest, Thanksgiving often gets skipped over when it comes to fun crafts and decorations. Not this year!
Here are some easy, festive, and free ways to bring the Thanksgiving spirit to life with your kids. Whether you’re looking for coloring pages to keep little hands busy while dinner cooks or creative printables for your holiday table, these activities will keep everyone smiling and thankful.
Thanksgiving Fun Activity Pack (10 Pages)
Ten pages of Thanksgiving and autumn fun all in one pack! This printable set includes coloring pages, word games, mazes, and puzzles that will keep your kids entertained and in the holiday spirit. It’s perfect for quiet play before dinner or as a classroom activity during the week of Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Coloring Book (8 Pages)
Thanksgiving Coloring Placemat
Turn your dinner table into a mini art studio with these colorable placemats! Kids can decorate their spot while waiting for the food to hit the table. Add crayons or colored pencils to each place setting for a creative (and quiet) pre-meal activity.
Thanksgiving Poem Writing for Kids
Encourage kids to express gratitude and creativity through poetry. This simple worksheet helps them brainstorm words about Thanksgiving and write their own poem. It’s sweet, sentimental, and a fun way to get those little minds thinking about what they’re thankful for.
Thanksgiving Paper Bookmarks
These printable bookmarks are cute, crafty, and practical! Kids can color them, cut them out, and even write their names on them. It’s a perfect small activity to hand out during class or family gatherings, and they make adorable keepsakes for fall readers.
Printable Paper Turkey Mask
Who doesn’t want to be a turkey for the day?
This paper mask printable lets kids color, cut, and wear their own turkey disguise. It’s a hilarious (and slightly chaotic) way to make family photos or playtime even more fun.
Thanksgiving Turkey Paper Headband
A classic Thanksgiving craft with a twist, this turkey headband is easy to make and so cute!
Just print, color, and staple or tape it to fit your child’s head. Great for classroom parties, family dinners, or any time you want to add a little silliness to the day.
Thanksgiving Cornucopia Cut and Paste Worksheet
This activity lets kids fill their own cornucopia with fall foods and harvest items.
It’s part craft, part puzzle, and a great way to teach about Thanksgiving traditions while keeping hands busy with scissors and glue.
Thanksgiving Gratitude Worksheet
This one might be my favorite.
The gratitude worksheet gives kids a chance to reflect on what they’re thankful for this year. It’s meaningful without being too serious and makes a sweet keepsake to look back on later.
Thanksgiving Holiday Word Search
For word puzzle lovers, this Thanksgiving-themed word search is a fun challenge for kids and adults alike. It’s a simple, no-mess activity that’s perfect for travel, classrooms, or after-dinner downtime.
Thanksgiving Design a Sweater Worksheet
Give your little designers a fun challenge with this Thanksgiving sweater worksheet!
Kids can draw their own cozy fall sweater and then describe it underneath. Whether they go for pumpkin patterns, turkey feathers, or silly slogans, it’s a great way to mix art, writing, and creativity.
My Favorite Thanksgiving Dish Drawing Worksheet
Food is one of the best parts of Thanksgiving, and this printable lets kids celebrate their favorites in a creative way.
They can draw their favorite Thanksgiving dish right on the plate -maybe Grandma’s mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, or even mac and cheese – then write what it is below. It’s a fun, simple activity that gets everyone talking (and maybe a little hungry).
Fun, Free Thanksgiving Printables to Celebrate the Season
Thanksgiving isn’t just about the food (though we can all agree the pie is reason enough to celebrate). These free Thanksgiving printables and kids crafts make it easy to add a little creativity, gratitude, and fun to your holiday. Whether you print a few pages for the kids’ table or plan a full afternoon of fall-themed activities, these easy projects are a great way to make the season more memorable.
So grab your scissors, crayons, and glue sticks, and get ready for a Thanksgiving full of fun, laughter, and gratitude.
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