Thanksgiving is the perfect time to get creative with kids! Preschoolers love hands-on activities that allow them to express their creativity while learning about the holiday. We’ve rounded up 10 easy Thanksgiving crafts that are fun, simple, and perfect for little hands. From turkey handprint crafts to adorable fall-themed decorations, these ideas will make your Thanksgiving extra special!
1. Handprint Turkey Craft
There’s nothing more classic than a handprint turkey! Trace your child’s hand on colored paper, cut it out, and decorate each finger as a colorful turkey feather. Add googly eyes and a beak to the palm, and you have a fun Thanksgiving decoration.
What You’ll Need:
- Construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Googly eyes
2. Handprint Poem Craft
Combine crafting and creativity with this adorable handprint poem craft. After creating a handprint turkey or fall leaves, have the child write or dictate a short Thanksgiving poem to add as a final touch.
What You’ll Need:
- Colored paper for handprints
- Marker or pen for the poem
- Optional: Framing paper for display
3. Leaf Garland
Create a festive leaf garland using colorful paper. Preschoolers can trace and cut out leaf shapes, decorate them with crayons, and string them together with yarn for a lovely fall decoration.
What You’ll Need:
- Colored paper
- Crayons
- Yarn
4. Paper Plate Turkey
Turn a simple paper plate into an adorable turkey! Paint the plate brown, add colorful construction paper feathers, and glue on a beak and googly eyes.
What You’ll Need:
- Paper plates
- Paint
- Glue
- Construction paper
5. Thanksgiving Handprint Tree
Make a handprint tree by using handprints as the tree’s leaves. Use fall colors like red, yellow, and orange for a seasonal touch.
What You’ll Need:
- Brown poster board (for the trunk)
- Paint (for handprints)
6. Turkey Headbands
Let the kids make their own turkey headbands to wear during Thanksgiving dinner. Decorate construction paper strips with feathers, googly eyes, and colorful turkey features.
What You’ll Need:
- Construction paper
- Feathers
- Glue
7. Painted Pinecone Turkeys
Turn pinecones into cute little turkeys with paint, feathers, and googly eyes. This activity is great for kids who love tactile crafts.
What You’ll Need:
- Pinecones
- Paint
- Feathers
8. Handprint Wreath
Make a festive handprint wreath by cutting out multiple handprints in fall colors and gluing them together in a circle.
What You’ll Need:
- Construction paper
- Glue
9. Paper Pumpkin Craft
Teach preschoolers about pumpkins with a simple paper pumpkin craft. Cut strips of orange paper, curl them into a circle, and add a green stem for an adorable decoration.
What You’ll Need:
- Orange and green construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
10. Thanksgiving Thankful Cards
Help kids reflect on gratitude with Thanksgiving thankful cards. Have them decorate small cards and write or draw what they’re thankful for.
What You’ll Need:
- Index cards
- Markers
Tips for Crafting with Preschoolers
- Keep materials simple and safe.
- Encourage creativity! Let kids choose colors and add their unique touches.
- Focus on the process, not the finished product.
Ready to Get Crafty?
These easy Thanksgiving crafts for preschoolers are a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday while keeping kids entertained and engaged. Whether you’re a teacher or a parent, these ideas are sure to bring smiles to your little ones.
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