Thanksgiving is a beautiful time for preschoolers to explore fun crafts and activities that celebrate gratitude and the joys of the season! This page is packed with engaging ideas that allow little ones to express creativity while learning about thankfulness and fall traditions. From colorful crafts to hands-on activities, you’ll find plenty of ways to make this Thanksgiving special and memorable for your preschoolers.
Create a turkey using the feathers template, toilet paper roll, and construction paper. Write what the child is thankful for on each of the feathers.
See more Ways to Give Thanks ideas.
Create napkin rings to add to the Thanksgiving meal. Print the Napkin Ring printable. Cut apart. For several uses, glue to toilet paper rolls cut to size and place around a rolled napkin. Or tape around a rolled napkin. Each printable will make six different designs.
Provide the child with play dough and craft supplies (feathers, googling eyes, etc) to make a turkey.
Have fun decorating a headband with the fall leaves, craft jewels, and fun fall fabric scraps.
Cut out several feathers and mail to family members. Include instructions for them to write what they are thankful for and mail back to you. Adding a turkey body, collect all of the feathers and assemble together. This is a great activity for those who are unable to get together with family for Thanksgiving.
Nurture a thankful heart in your children or students ages 3-12 with our 50-page Thanksgiving Activity Workbook! This updated workbook includes engaging activities tailored for both preschool and elementary-aged children, along with easy-to-follow scripts that ensure fun and meaningful experiences. Celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving while creating lasting memories together!
Use the following images below to create a craft or as part of the Handprint and Footprint Calendar.
Making a fingerprint turkey is a fun activity for kids! Use it as a Thanksgiving Day project or create cards to let family and friends know you’re thankful for them. Check out the directions and images to create the turkeys shared by Olga on the Parenting to Impress blog to create your own turkeys.
Drawing around a child's hand or dipping it into paint. Add eyes and a mouth to the "thumb." Add this poem:
Dear ________________,
This isn't just a turkey,
As anyone can see.
I made it with my hand,
That is a part of me.
It comes with lots of love
Especially to say,
I hope you have a very happy
Thanksgiving Day!
Cut out the turkey parts:
Assemble the turkey:
Create the turkey's feet:
Start by making one footprint and at least five handprints on paper. Cut them out and glue the footprint as the turkey's body, then attach the handprints as feathers. Finally, add eyes, a beak, and feet to complete your turkey!
Decorate an apron with handprints to give as a gift. This is a wonderful idea for grandparents, teachers, or a parent.
Looking for a meaningful gift that parents, grandparents, or loved ones will treasure? Our 2025 Hand and Footprint Calendar Digital Download offers a personal touch, with monthly Bible verses and space for unique handprint or footprint art to make each month extra special.
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