If you are looking for kids Thanksgiving crafts that are very easy and tons of fun, then this collection of 14 is one that you need to see!
When I was little we didn’t craft much for Thanksgiving. It’s one holiday that frequently gets neglected, being sandwiched in there between Halloween and Christmas! I always like to give Thanksgiving a little attention if I can, and that includes kids’ crafts.
Is there anything more fun than creating a turkey from a cereal box or your handprints? I think not. If you want to keep your little ones busy with some kids Thanksgiving crafts, check out these 14 ideas. They will love every one of them!
Kids Thanksgiving Crafts
Indian Corn
These awesome napkin rings are so easy to make with buttons and popsicle sticks.
(Spoonful is no longer online so use the photo as inspiration)
Stamped Pumpkin
Use construction paper and a TP tube loaded with paint to make this fun art.
Get the instructions at I Heart Crafty Things
Pinecone Turkeys
This great project gives kids a chance to hunt outdoor for their pinecones before using feathers to turn them into birds.
Learn how to make them at A Pumpkin and a Princess
Corn Wreath
Get the look of corn kernels with paint and a fun material – bubble wrap!
Find the instructions at Real Life, One Day at a Time
Feather Headdress
It’s easy for kids to cut out feathers – and they can pick the colors of paper that they love
Find out how to do it at Busy Bee Kids Crafts
Hands and Feet
This fun turkey is made by children tracing their hands and feet on colored construction paper. So easy!
(Spoonful is no longer online so use the photo as inspiration)
Pilgrim Hat Containers
These black-cups-turned-containers are easy to make with paper and embellishments, and are great for storing crayons.
Turkey Pins
I love that these pins are made from cereal boxes – you could also use magazines. This is one of those kids Thanksgiving crafts that adults are going to want to try too!
(Spoonful is no longer online so use the photo as inspiration)
Village People
Decorate the kids table with Thanksgiving characters made from tissue tubes and construction paper.
(Spoonful is no longer online so use the photo as inspiration)
Stained Glass Leaves
Use clear contact paper and tissue paper to create this pretty and festive leaves.
Find out how at Mom vs The Boys
Thankful Tree
What are your children thankful for? Have them write their thoughts on cut out leaves and place them on branches each day.
Learn more about the project at Make and Takes
Thanksgiving Bowl
Turn the pins into gobblers with foam stickers – and after Thanksgiving, you can easily remove them.
Learn more about the project at Make and Takes
Turkey Art
Use children’s paintings and drawings to create the feathers for this groovy art.
Learn more about how to do it at Let’s Explore
Woven Placemat
Use foam sheets in Thanksgiving colors (you can get them from the craft store) to create these easy woven placemats.
This tutorial is no longer available but you can learn basic weaving here!
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SmillsK12 says
November 10, 2014 at 4:04 pmThank you for the ideas! I’ll be sharing these via K12’s Pinterest. (k12.com, learningliftoff.com)