75+ Thanksgiving Crafts & Activities

By: Liz

It’s that time of year again for fun and festive Thanksgiving crafts!  We love to celebrate holidays with craft projects and fun kids activities.  At Thanksgiving, we are especially found of crafts that help us show our gratitude and thankfulness.

We have a huge list of fun ideas here for you that includes activities for every age.  Plus, the list keeps growing!

75+ Thanksgiving Crafts & Activities

How to Make Thanksgiving Exciting for Kids: Thanksgiving Crafts & Activities!

Coffee filters are the base of this turkey craft that uses a salad spinner to paint!

How cute are these turkey balloons? Such a fun way to decorate the house for Thanksgiving! via Design Improvised

Make a Mike & Ike turkey, and then snack on the candies you don’t use! via Crafty Morning 

If you have toilet paper rolls and cupcake liners, you can make cupcake liner turkeys! via Crafty Morning

Do you have paper bags? Turn them into stuffed turkeys! via Joyfully Weary 

Make a turkey out of household items for a fun and easy Thanksgiving craft idea. via Mama of Many Blessings

Use soda can tabs to decorate a turkey! via Crafty Morning

Make an adorable turkey leg crown! via The Chirping Moms

This turkey busy bag is the perfect way to kids busy when you’re traveling over the river and through the woods to see loved ones this Thanksgiving! via Sunny Day Family 

Make beautiful paper plate and coffee filter turkeys, so a quick craft using items you already have! via A Little Pinch of Perfect

Save up your popsicle sticks to make a stick turkey! via Crafty Morning

75+ Thanksgiving Crafts & Activities

Chilly November days are the perfect time to make Thanksgiving crafts with the family!

Easy Thanksgiving Crafts

Make a bubble wrap painted turkey to add some fun texture to the paint! via Crafty Morning 

Use leftover toilet paper rolls to make turkeys! via Where Imagination Grows

Paint a turkey on mini popsicle sticks for a cute Thanksgiving decoration! via Crafty Morning

If you’re looking for a quick Thanksgiving art project, try these easy Thanksgiving paper crafts. via The Chaos and the Clutter

If you have leftover tissue paper from presents, make a tissue paper turkey! via Play & Learn Every Day

Gather pinecones and then add some pipe cleaners and make turkeys! via Teen Entertainment Guide

Do you have a bunch of paper plates? Use a few to male some paper plate turkeys. via A Little Pinch of Perfect

Grab a dish brush from the dollar store and make a dish brush turkey craft! via Crafty Morning 

Eye dropper Indian corn gives the dreamiest result! via What Can We Do with Paper and Glue 

Do you have leftover candy corn from Halloween? Use it to decorate a turkey! via Crafty Morning 

Kids will have a blast making turkey tins with hidden messages. via Dabbling Momma 

Make a footprint turkey craft with your baby or toddler for a sweet keepsake! via via Crafty Morning

75+ Thanksgiving Crafts & Activities

There are so many easy Thanksgiving crafts that you can make out of household items, like paper plates and construction paper!

DIY Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids 

Make a turkey out of construction paper and coffee filters! Who doesn’t remember making an accordion leg craft at some point in school? via Buggy and Buddy

Looking for a fun party favor to give guests after Thanksgiving dinner? Make handmade turkey chocolate bar wrappers! via The Educators Spin On It

Repurpose bottle caps into turkeys! Glue a magnet on the back for a fun Thanksgiving fridge decoration. via Crafty Morning 

Make a simple Thanksgiving ring toss game for the kids to play with while the turkey cooks! via Hands On As We Grow

Save yogurt cups and turn them into turkeys. via Frogs Snails and Puppy Dog Tails

Use leftover cardboard rolls and paper to make scrappy pumpkins. via Mom On Timeout

Gather leaves on your next walk (or use crafting leaves, instead) to make a leaf turkey! via ET Speaks From Home

Kids will love making and wearing their own Thanksgiving hat. via Little Fingers Big Art

Use a paint roller method for fall painting projects. via Artsy Momma

This DIY Candy Corn Luminary is the best centerpiece for your fall table. via Education Possible 

Turn your child’s handprint into a Thanksgiving keepsake. via Fun Handprint Art

Put old gloves to good use making glove turkeys! via Joyfully Weary

Kids will have so much fun with this turkey baster pom pom race while the turkey cooks! via School Time Snippets

If you feel guilty about K-cup waste, upcycle them into a fun turkey craft! via Crafty Morning 

75+ Thanksgiving Crafts & Activities

Thanksgiving means family time–from pumpkin patches, to kitchen memories!

Thanksgiving Family Activities

Make popsicle stick pilgrims for a quick and fun Thanksgiving craft! via Crafty Morning 

This paper confetti Indian Corn Craft is  a wonderful craft that allows kids to work on eye-hand coordination! via School Time Snippets

Change handprints and footprints into turkeys! via Simply Today Life

Check out these fun family Thanksgiving activities! via Written Reality

Repurpose your recyclables into a box turkey. via Artsy Momma

Make turkeys out of paper towel and toilet paper cardboard rolls! via Meaningful Mama

Repurpose bottle caps into a painted turkey craft. via Crafty Morning

Turn your kiddo’s handprint into a turkey! via Mini Monets and Mommies

Turn cardboard rolls from toilet paper or paper towel into ears of corn. via Frogs Snails and Puppy Dog Tails 

Use shaving cream to make a turkey, for a fun Thanksgiving sensory activity! via Mini Monets and Mommies

Does your family like to decorate rocks and then hide them for others to find? Try making a batch of turkey rocks! via Crafty Morning

Gather leaves during your next walk, or use crafting leaves to make a leaf turkey. via Crafty Morning

Did you know that you can use a pool noodle to make a turkey craft?! We didn’t, either! via And Next Comes L 

75+ Thanksgiving Crafts & Activities

You can make Thanksgiving decorations out of almost anything–think outside of the box!

DIY Thanksgiving Decorations 

Kids can help make a lovely Thanksgiving wreath for your front door! via The Chaos and the Clutter

Looking for a fancy Thanksgiving decoration? Make a footprint stained glass turkey! via Meaningful Mama

Set the mood for Thanksgiving dinner with turkey party hats. via Crafty Morning

This DIY fall wreath only costs $4 to make! via Mom on Timeout

A pilgrim hat flower arrangement is the perfect Thanksgiving centerpiece! via Mom on Timeout

Make your own Thanksgiving napkin rings this year! via Mini Monets and Mommies

Decorate your walls with turkeys with corn husk feathers! via A Little Pinch of Perfect

Kids will have a ton of fun making a painted leaf wreath! via Mini Monets and Mommies 

Turn an empty Kleenex box into a turkey! via Meaningful Mama

Grab some googly eyes and pipe cleaners and make turkey place cards. via While He Was Napping Momma Gets Stuff Done

Glitter pinecones make a beautiful Thanksgiving centerpiece! via Mom Dot

Help your kids make beaded napkin rings that your dinner guests can take home with them! via Buggy and Buddy

75+ Thanksgiving Crafts & Activities

Make meaningful memories, creating Thanksgiving crafts with the little ones in your life!

What Are Some Fun Crafts for Thanksgiving?

Decorate your front door with an amazing paper leaf wreath! via Meaningful Mama

Add color to your table with turkey table toppers! via Mini Monets and Mommies

Let your little ones help set the table and make these festive napkin rings with beads and wire. via Buggy and Buddy

There’s no better Thanksgiving decoration than a garland of thanks! via Mama.Papa.Bubba.

Decorate your Thanksgiving table with decorations that the kids can help make! via Education Possible 

A burlap turkey makes a perfect Thanksgiving decoration! via Crafty Morning

Decorate your dinning room for Thanksgiving dinner with paper plate and tissue paper Indian corn. via Joyfully Weary 

Transform empty jars into turkeys with this fun Thanksgiving craft for kids! via Artsy Momma 

Dress up your Thanksgiving table with colorful homemade turkey napkin rings! via While He Was Napping Momma Gets Stuff Done 

Turn terra cotta pots into turkeys, for a cute place setting idea for Thanksgiving dinner! via Crafty Morning 

Put your kiddos to work making turkey place cards for your thanksgiving dinner! via Mommy’s Bundle

75+ Thanksgiving Crafts & Activities

Celebrate Thanksgiving with educational crafts and activities to help teach your little ones the history behind it.

Educational Thanksgiving Activities for Kids 

These are our favorite children’s books about Thanksgiving including The Littlest Pilgrim and Thanks for Thanksgiving.

Go on a nature walk and gather pine cones to turn into colorful turkey place settings for the table! via Mom Dot

Read the book, A Plump and Perky Turkey, and then make a fun paper plate turkey craft! via Joyfully Weary

If you’re studying the pilgrims, make pilgrim hats out of toilet paper rolls for a fun craft to go along with your lesson! via Crafty Morning

Teach your little artist about texture with a lego-stamped Indian corn craft! via Crafty Morning 

There are so many fun cranberry fine motor games to play. via Lalymom

Teach kids about the importance of recycling with an upcycled egg carton turkey craft. via Crafty Morning 

Looking for Thanksgiving books for kids? Check out this list of great reads. via EdVentures with Kids 

Whip up a batch of Cranberry slime for kids to play with as you make Thanksgiving dinner! via Steamsational 

75+ Thanksgiving Crafts & Activities

Teach your children the history behind Thanksgiving with fun lessons!

Thanksgiving Lessons for Kids 

Transform an empty milk carton into the Mayflower! via Stir the Wonder 

Work on letters and letter sounds with scarecrow letter patches! via Growing Book By Book

Make a paper punch color match turkey to work on patterns, colors, and hand-eye coordination! via Lalymom

Practice making Thanksgiving words with a turkey spelling game! via J Daniel 4’s Mom 

Read the book, Gobble Gobble Crash, and then make a turkey craft and discuss the book! 

Make a small Mayflower replica by recycling an empty milk carton and popsicle sticks. via Stir The Wonder

Create turkey numbers and play math games! via JDaniel4’s Mom 

Use clothespins to make a turkey counting game! via We Play 2 Learn 

Blow off some steam, and get rid of holiday stress with Thanksgiving yoga! via Kids Yoga Stories

Study leaves and what it takes to preserve leaves. via Dabbling Momma 

Teach your kiddos The Harvest Song while you bake a loaf of bread together! via Let’s Play Kids Music

Have you ever heard of the egg drop science experiment? Give it a Thanksgiving twist and try smashing “egg turkeys”! via Steamsational 

Work on fine motor skills by making play dough turkeys! via Craftulate

Play with numbers with turkey counting cards! via Mama of Many Blessings 

Explore the wonders of autumn with a fall sensory bin. via Mama of Many Blessings

Kids will get a kick out of this popcorn painted turkey. via Mini Monets and Mommies

Practice ABC’s with a T is for Turkey craft! via Stir the Wonder 

75+ Thanksgiving Crafts & Activities

There are so many fun things about fall to study with kids!

Learn About Thanksgiving!

Sing the 5 little scarecrows song! via The Preschool Toolbox Blog 

Get your little ones excited for Thanksgiving with a fun sink or float STEM project. via J Daniel 4’s Mom 

Study colors and patterns with a clothespin feather turkey craft. via Stir the Wonder 

Amuse little ones with harvest songs! via Let’s Play Music

Read the book Cranberry Thanksgiving, and then explore cranberries! via Delivering Grace

Teach kiddos that T is for turkey! While yo are working on this craft, think of other Thanksgiving foods and words that start with T! via Crafty Morning

Get kids excited for Thanksgiving with turkey learning games! via The Educators’ Spin on It

Write a short story and then act it out with a paper bag turkey puppet! via Glue Sticks and Gumdrops

Here are a few Montessori fall activities to share with your kiddos! via Mama of Many Blessings 

Buy some corn during your next visit to a pumpkin patch, and then have fun with field corn! via Mama of Many Blessings

Check out this 5 little turkeys lesson plan! via Wikki Stix

75+ Thanksgiving Crafts & Activities

Spend some quality time with the kiddos learning about fall, and reading Thanksgiving books!

Teach Kids About Thanksgiving!

Practice reading with a turkey name and letter recognition activity. via Simply Today Life 

Work on your little one’s coordination with a fine motor skills turkey! via Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes

Here is an entire educational Thanksgiving unit to share with your kids. via The Life of Jennifer Dawn

Looking for a Thanksgiving STEM activity? Make salt crystal feathers! via Steamsational

Learn about the history of Native American history and make pattern headbands. via What Can We Do with Paper and Glue

So many Thanksgiving crafts for kids to choose from! via Peace But Not Quiet

Combine two favorites into one with this turkey football craft! via Crafty Mommy 

How cute are pom pom turkeys? Hot glue a magnet onto the back, and then stick it on the fridge! via Mom on Timeout

Turn an empty water bottle into a turkey puppet. via Crafty Morning 

Use a paper plate and straws to make your own pilgrim ship just like the Mayflower.

Learn to read with a turkey spelling and sight words activity! via Confidence Meets Parenting 

Make a turkey puzzle that allows kids a chance to work with colors and practice patterns. via Edventures with Kids 

75+ Thanksgiving Crafts & Activities

Printable Thanksgiving Activities

This printable turkey is super cute…and free! via Idea Room

Fill out this family Thanksgiving printable pack with the kiddos while your turkey cooks! via A Little Pinch of Perfect

Print out a Thanksgiving bucket list to help keep you on track, appreciating all of the little moments that make November great! via The Chirping Moms

Tell a story about a turkey with this printable. via Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes

How cool is this 3D gratitude printable?! via Create in the Chaos

Print out a turkey feathers matching game! via Tot Schooling

If you’re looking for a pumpkin-themed lesson, check out these pumpkin printables! via Growing Hands On Kids 

Print out these meal time thankful notes to leave by everyone’s plate, for a fun after-dinner activity for the family. via Beauty Through Imperfection

Print out this good deeds printable, and then cut the deeds up to fill a gratitude jar with positive ideas to help others! via While He Was Napping Momma Gets Stuff Done

Celebrate Turkey Day with the youngest members of your family with these Thanksgiving printables. via No Stress Homeschooling

This printable Thanksgiving tracing pack allows little ones to practice writing, drawing, and coloring! via Tot Schooling

Practice writing with Thanksgiving writing paper printables. via 3 Dinosaurs

Looking for a fun Thanksgiving lesson? Check out this free math and literacy Thanksgiving printable packet! via Tot Schooling 

Decorate a 3D turkey printable! via Creatiful Kids 

75+ Thanksgiving Crafts & Activities

Keep little ones entertained with Thanksgiving printables, while you prepare Thanksgiving dinner!

Thanksgiving Printables for Kids 

These “I am thankful for” writing prompt printables are the best way to tech little ones about gratitude. via Growing Hands-On Kids 

Get on the “thankful train” with these Thanksgiving gratitude printables. via Happy & Blessed Home 

Work on letters and words with a Thanksgiving letter match printable activity! via Wildflower Ramblings

Learn about Thanksgiving with Thanksgiving printables! via Montessori Nature

Here’s a great free printable word search to occupy your child while you prepare Thanksgiving dinner.

Here is a fun list of free Thanksgiving coloring pages including a printable placemat for kids.

These printable turkey placemats give kids a few different ways to play! via Lalymom

Print and color these turkey place cards for your dinner table! via Doodles and Jots

Here are some of the best Thanksgiving printables for kids! via Steamsational

These printable Thanksgiving bookmarks will make the cutest place cards at the kiddie table! via 3 Dinosaurs

Print and decorate a Thanksgiving poem. via School Time Snippets

Keep kids busy during Thanksgiving dinner with printable placemats. via While He Was Napping Momma Gets Stuff Done

Check out these Thanksgiving dinner printables that allow your little ones to host a pretend dinner! via Pre-K Pages

75+ Thanksgiving Crafts & Activities

Celebrate Thanksgiving with crafts fit for a toddler.

Thanksgiving Crafts for Toddlers

Here are some festive Thanksgiving crafts for toddlers, so that your little one can join in on the fun! via Syncopated Mama

These turkey frames are the perfect DIY Thanksgiving gift for grandparents! Fill it with a picture of your little turkey! via The Chirping Moms 

Make a turkey headband out of items you already have around the house! via Simply Today Life 

Toddlers will get a kick out of making a handprint turkey hat. via Crafty Morning 

This bobbling turkey hat will make little ones giggle! via How We Learn

Kids love painting with their hands! Make these colorful handprint turkeys! via Crafty Morning 

Egg cartons and feathers are the perfect art supplies or little hands to use to make turkeys! via Steamsational

Practice patterns and learn about colors with a turkey feathers preschool patterns craft! via School Time Snippets

Little ones love to finger paint! They can help make thumbprint turkey prayer cards for the table! via Fun Handprint Art

Make a shaving cream painted cornucopia with your littles! via Mini Monets and Mommies 

Make play dough turkeys, using play dough, feathers, googly eyes, and crafting felt pieces! via Mama. Papa. Bubba. 

Make a Thanksgiving keepsake for grandparents! They will live this handprint and footprint turkey. via Simply Today Life

Practice for the big day by making a play dough Thanksgiving feast. via Stir the Wonder 

These easy Thanksgiving crafts are perfect for toddlers! via Teaching Mama 

Here’s some inspiration for your kiddie table this year! via Design Improvised

Practice cutting and gluing by making a paper plate and tissue paper turkeys! via Crafty Morning 

Work on hand-eye coordination with bottle cap painting neon turkeys. via Crafty Morning 

Practice writing your little one’s name with a feather letter turkey craft! via Growing Book by Book

Turn paper cups into turkeys for a cute and easy decoration. via There’s Just One Mommy 

Use green peppers as stampers to decorate a turkey with feathers! via Crafty Morning

Make colorful personalized place mats for your Thanksgiving table! via Crafty Morning 

Kids will have so much fun using their handprints to make pilgrim turkeys. via Mom on Timeout

75+ Thanksgiving Crafts & Activities

Teaching your children the power of gratitude is a life-long gift.

Thanksgiving Gratitude Crafts

Talk about being thankful with your kids and help them make this thankfulness tree that is the perfect table centerpiece. via Mom on Timeout

Kids can practice writing as they record what they are grateful for with a gratitude turkey! via Tools to Grow

Make gratitude the focal point of your table with a Thanksgiving tree centerpiece. via Mom on Timeout

Decorate with a “Give Thanks” handprint for a fun way to remind kids to show their gratitude. via The Life of Jennifer Dawn

Let your pets in on the gratitude fun with this thankful treat jar for dogs! via Mom Dot

Write out what you are grateful for on leaves! via Play & Learn Every Day

Decorate your dining room walls with “thankful leaves”! via What Do We Do All Day

Pass around a “be thankful bucket” after Thanksgiving dinner. via Dabbling Momma 

Use leftover paint sample cards to make a grateful turkey! via Sunshine & Hurricanes

Paint jars to hold your kiddo’s little thankful thoughts! via Mama Rosemary

One of our most favorite Thanksgiving crafts ever is this gorgeous gratitude tree that everyone in the family can participate in.
Make it a Thanksgiving tradition to share what you are grateful for with a Tree of Thanks that can double as a Thanksgiving centerpiece! via Mama. Papa. Bubba.
Making a handprint gratitude tree with kids opens the door to an amazing conversation about the power of gratitude! via Fun Handprint Art Blog
Keeping a gratitude journal is a great way to teach kids the power of starting each day being thankful! via School Time Snippets
A thankfulness tree makes for a powerful Thanksgiving centerpiece, and a new family tradition! via Meaningful Mama
75+ Thanksgiving Crafts & Activities

Involve kids in the turkey dinner preparations with fun, kid-friendly Thanksgiving recipes!

Thanksgiving Recipes for Kids 

I can’t wait to try this fall twist on a summer classic–owl s’mores! via The Chirping Moms

Here’s a unique Thanksgiving dessert idea for the kids… candied yam marshmallow casserole s’mores! via Mini Monets and Mommies

Set the kiddie table with everything needed for kids to make their own apple turkey. via The Chirping Moms 

Make a healthy turkey snack for kids, using peanut butter, pretzels, craisins, nuts, and candy eyes. via Meaningful Mama

Switch up your pumpkin pie game with pumpkin pie parfaits! via Ideas for the Home by Kenarry

Serve the kiddos Reese’s turkeys for a fun Thanksgiving treat! via Mom On Timeout

Switch up your usual pumpkin pie recipe by making an original, old-fashioned pumpkin pie! via Mama Rosemary

Celebrate with different versions of food turkeys! via Meaningful Mama 

Kids will have so much fun making a turkey pizza. via Pre-K Pages

Here is a list of yummy Thanksgiving recipes for kids. via Kids Cooking Activities

Turkey rice krispies treats make the perfect Thanksgiving dessert for kids! via Meaningful Mama

If you’re short on time and need a dessert for Turkey Day, make these no-bake Thanksgiving cookies! via The Chirping Moms

75+ Thanksgiving Crafts & Activities

Bake a pie together, and you will not only get a yummy treat, but priceless memories, as well!

More Thanksgiving Activities for the Family 

Still looking for more ideas to make this Thanksgiving fun and memorable? We’ve got you:

What is your family’s favorite Thanksgiving activity? Comment below! 



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