61 Fun & Free Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

Spend the week of Thanksgiving being thankful! Each day turn the wheel and record your blessing, then color in this fun printable Thanksgiving keepsake.

Cut out the two wheels and the marked opening, and then attach the wheels using a brad pin so the wheel can turn.

Gratitude is a pretty abstract concept, especially for younger kids. This is an excellent activity to help them think about things they are thankful for while building up excitement for the Thanksgiving holiday. I hope you find this “I Am Thankful For” printable as a great way to create an attitude of gratitude in your home or classroom.

If you are looking for a fun, light hearted, great Thanksgiving game that all ages can play then stick with me as we jump into my tutorial for a Thanksgiving Scattergories Game with a free printables at the end as well as links to other free Thanksgiving games!

This word search has a lot of fun thanksgiving-themed words for kids to find. All of the words are either vertical or horizontal, so perfect for younger kids that are working on word recognition (avoiding the difficulty of backwards or diagonal words). The hidden words are easy to moderately hard, a perfect activity for an elementary aged child. 

These free printable joke napkin rings are an easy way to add a little find for kids to your Thanksgiving table. Print all sixteen of these little silly Thanksgiving napkin rings and watch the kids laugh and giggle.

These mini Thanksgiving doodle pages offer a cornucopia of holiday-themed drawing opportunities, calming coloring entertainment and creative writing prompts.

Kid activity ideas come from the strangest places. Does your pediatrician give you the Ages and Stages Questionnaires? On the 2 year old one it asks if they can string small objects onto a string. At the time, I had never tried this with my daughter. So, the morning of her appointment we tried it. She not only could do it, but she had a great time doing it. Ever since then, we have had a small box with yarn and beads in it for her to play with (when supervised). Because she loves stringing beads, I decided to make a bead bracelet with her. For Thanksgiving, I thought it would be fun to make a thankfulness Morse code bracelet.

My daughter is only 2 1/2 so she can’t read words yet. This means that Morse code is beyond her for now. But since we have talked about it, she knows her bracelet represents what she is thankful for. An older kid would obviously be able to grasp this better. I thought that this was a fun way to make a physical reminder of something to think about that not everyone can read. We made what we were thankful for, but here are some other fun ideas:

Your name
A goal
A Bible verse
Someone your praying for

If you’re looking for funny Thanksgiving jokes for kids that are clean, fun and the ultimate dad joke then you’re in the right place! Use these funny free jokes for school or to make your kids giggle at the Thanksgiving table!

This gratitude tree is a simple reminder of what were thankful for each day. This is perfect for toddlers as well as early elementary kids to learn the art of gratitude!

The Thanksgiving color by number coloring pages are perfect to print at school and give out to your students during morning work, at math centers, or during craft time at a harvest party.

Or if you are a homeschool Mom, print the color by number sheets as lesson plans on a home printer and put them out with crayons, markers, or colored pencils!

Hi Friends! Last year I started a new tradition at Thanksgiving of playing games at the table. I found a free Thanksgiving worksheet online, printed it out, and laid them at each table setting.

All of us had a lot of fun playing a trivia game and saying what we were thankful for. So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving and the month of November coming up, I made my own Free Thanksgiving printables for everyone!

And since I know we all like different formats of free printable worksheets, I designed three different options for the gratitude worksheets for you to pick from.

There are so many fun and creative crafts out there to celebrate this special season with your family and these Thanksgiving Clay Pot Turkeys are no exception! Using Clay pots that you may already have lying in storage to make these Thanksgiving Clay Pot Turkeys is a great way to get your kids involved in decorating the house and to keep them busy and stimulated this Autumn.

Your preschoolers and kindergarteners will have fun learning the ABC’s this Thanksgiving with this Turkey Alphabet Sensory Bin!

It will engage and entertain your pre-readers as they practice identifying and matching capital and lowercase letters.

This interactive sensory play activity can be used independently or in a small group. It’s perfect for classrooms, homeschools, or child care centers!

This DIY thanksgiving placemat craft tutorial for kids includes directions to make a fun thanksgiving placemat that is perfect for decorating the table with on Thanksgiving.
Each person can do the craft to make their own thanksgiving placemat or children in the family can work to make the placemats for everyone over the course of the week before Thanksgiving. These are also fun placemats to make as a Thanksgiving themed craft for preschool and kindergarten classrooms.

Use these 12 Free printable coloring pages for to create your own thankful tree this Thanksgiving!

Step into the Thanksgiving spirit with these adorable Pilgrim Hat Cookies! Crafted from fudge-striped shortbread cookies, these sweet treats are a delightful addition to your holiday dessert table, adorned with yellow frosting, Reese’s Miniature Cups, and mini orange M&M’s for a festive touch.

Thanksgiving, a time for family, gratitude, and delicious feasting, is just around the corner! As you prepare to gather around the table with your loved ones, why not sprinkle some extra joy and laughter into the mix by sharing The Best Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids?

This printable mini-coloring book has 8 unique and fun Thanksgiving coloring pages for kids and adults. Laminate them as placemats or hand them out as party favors.

I don’t know about you, but in our home, we are constantly talking about gratitude and how much we have to be thankful for. I know it isn’t quite Thanksgiving season yet, but I wanted to come up with a tangible way to help my girls recognize these things throughout the holiday season. Enter our DIY Be Thankful Jar.

Instead of having blank cards or strips of paper to write on, I created a quick printable with prompts to make it easier for grade school kids to collect their thoughts. These prompts inspire kids to share special notes about the ones they love, things they are thankful for and reasons they love the Thanksgiving holiday. It’s a simple concept, but I think that putting pen to paper helps us all remember just how much we have to be grateful for this time of year.

Strawberries and chocolate are a legendary combination, perfect for the holidays. Our version of the Tik Tok viral Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys are as adorable as they are delicious — the perfect Thanksgiving treat. Gobble, gobble!

These Thanksgiving Thankful Wheels are great for kids to make on their own and draw things they are thankful for.

So, whether you are looking for Thanksgiving kids crafts for your family or Thanksgiving activities for kids in your classroom, these require very little prep and all fit the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving theme!

This Thanksgiving craft is for “kids” of all ages and is soooo simple. But even though it is somewhat basic, it can be something that you may truly cherish this holiday. You may even want to make creating this gratitude chain a holiday tradition. It really is the little things that make all the difference. Just think of your childhood…what stands out most? Is the first thing that comes to mind the big gestures or those little things that sometimes even go unnoticed? Take time this Thanksgiving to write down what you are grateful for and then sharing it in this creative way with the entire family.

Are you looking for a fun and engaging activity to help your child develop their visual perception skills? Look no further than this Turkey Busy Bag Printable!

Ideal for Thanksgiving or any time of year, this activity is easy to prepare with the Turkey Busy Bag Printable. Simply download the free printable by signing up at the end of the post. And you’ll have everything you need to create an exciting Colour matching game for your little one.

This free Pumpkin Pie colour Matching printable is excellent for Toddlers to practice their visual discrimination skills. Also, a perfect Thanksgiving activity where Toddlers match the Pumpkin pies that this Turkey loves to eat.

This is such an fun and easy 4 ingredient sugar cone teepees project. Make some for your holiday dessert table. Everyone will love them and the kids will really enjoy making them with you.

These adorable and oh so yummy teepee cones have become a tradition for all the kiddos in my extended family.

They do however, need adult supervision for the melting of the chocolate. Then, when the heated chocolate is poured into a separate bowl, the kids can start dipping the cones. Still, an adult should be keeping an eye out.

Here’s a fun food craft project for you and the kids to make and for the whole family to enjoy on Thanksgiving. Everyone is going to love this recipe for DIY sugar cone cornucopias.

Thanksgiving is a cherished time of year when family and friends gather together. Often, these gatherings last well beyond the meal itself, creating a need for enjoyable activities that the whole family can participate in.

Thanksgiving Pictionary is a delightful game that is fun for all ages, promoting creativity and laughter while providing heartwarming family entertainment.

Be sure to grab our free printable Thanksgiving themed word list at the bottom of the post and get ready for some unforgettable holiday fun!

This turkey tissue paper suncatcher is a cute fall craft for kids. It’s also an easy Thanksgiving craft to make at home or at school.

It’s the ideal project for preschoolers and kindergartners, but fun for kids of all ages.

Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. There's so much planning to do for the big day - cooking, cleaning, etc. The last thing you need is to plan something to keep the kids entertained while you do it all. This Free Printable Thanksgiving Activity Page will keep the kids busy coloring, looking for Thanksgiving-themed words, and playing tic-tac-toe!

To play the Thanksgiving Dice Game, simply roll the dice and answer the prompt that shows on top. There are multiple prompts like naming people, places, or special memories that you are thankful for. This would be a fun activity to do around the table before enjoying your meal. It's a fun and simple way to let everyone have a chance to share different things they are grateful for. You could also play in a classroom, with a small group of friends, or even throughout the year to help remind you of things to be thankful for.

Kids can learn to read this Thanksgiving with a fun and easy book. The book uses repetitive words and picture clues for beginning readers including Pilgrims, Native Americans, and other Thanksgiving images.

Simply choose which version you want to use, print, assemble, and watch your child enjoy reading.

The Thanksgiving Day Easy Reader book comes in two options. You can choose to print out the black-and-white coloring page version or the full color version.

Thanksgiving is a holiday filled with historical tradition, food, and fun! Teach your children about the Mayflower voyage as they make a map craft. It’s easy to make with a few scissor cuts, coloring and gluing.

I love how the boat stands up, to make a 3D craft. It looks like the Mayflower is sailing across the map!

Color by number worksheets is educational activities that are also so much fun for kids to do this Thanksgiving season. The FREE Thanksgiving Color by Number pages are perfect for preschoolers, kindergartners, and first graders to have fun coloring while enjoying extra practice learning and recognizing numbers. It’s math + art = learning fun! You can use them for homeschool or in your classroom.

There are 8 different versions of the color and number Thanksgiving worksheets including a turkey, pie, cornucopia, leaves, pumpkin, and more.

This Thanksgiving, help your child think of all that they are thankful for with this easy cornucopia craft for kids!

Thanksgiving was originally a harvest festival in the United States, but continues today as a holiday for family gathering and expressions of gratitude.

A cornucopia, or horn of plenty, is a common symbol of Thanksgiving in the US. It represents an abundance of good things and an appreciation for what we have.

Fun fall Family Activity for all ages. Great for Thanksgiving parties, family get togethers or fun as a Thanksgiving Classroom activity.

You can stamp your fingerprint to create a beautiful piece of artwork this Autumn using paint or an ink pad.

Choose your own fall colors for the fingerprints. Print out as many copies as you need and for this fun Thanksgiving craft activity.

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and fun, and what better way to celebrate than with some turkey-themed crafts? If you're looking for easy and creative crafts for kids to make, turkey crafts are a great choice. From handprint turkeys to paper plate turkeys, there are plenty of options to choose from. One of the cutest and most fun turkey crafts for kids is the turkey finger puppet and best of all, there is a free pattern template available to make it even easier!

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to stop and talk with your kids about gratitude. It’s definitely something that in this age of instantaneous EVERYTHING, we need to focus on. This gratitude activity for kids is the perfect way to focus on gratitude in a fun way.

It’s such an easy gratitude game!

Whether you use this free printable during your family Thanksgiving dinner, for the students in your classroom or as a Thanksgiving Eve activity, it doesn’t matter. The important thing is that you took the time to connect with the kids in your life and to talk as a family about what you’re thankful for.

This pumpkin spice playdough can be made in minutes and will fill your home with the wonderful smell of fall.

If you want to make your own all-natural autumn-scented playdough, look no further than this easy, fool-proof recipe.

I have doing all kinds of crafts with my kids in the fall and making playdough is always one of our favorite things to do.

Other than the stovetop part of this recipe, making this playdough is an easy activity that the kids can help with.

Wondering what to do with the kids this fall? Or maybe need something fun that the whole family can do during Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving STEM Activities are a great way to get everyone involved in learning and having fun during the holidays. Check out this incredibly fun Turkey Balloon Races Thanksgiving STEM Activity. It will have everyone laughing, learning and leaping for joy as they race their turkey!

Want to brighten up your Thanksgiving table with a fun turkey craft? You’ll love making this Turkey trivet craft for little ones.

You can make this craft with kids of all ages, from tiny babies to older toddlers, preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten children.

There are two versions – a footprint or a handprint turkey so that you can choose what works best for your kids.

Looking for a fun Thanksgiving project to do with your kids? Use our free template to turn an empty toilet paper roll into a colourful turkey! This easy fall craft is a great way to use up recycled materials, and you can easily turn it into a thankful turkey craft with just one additional step

These printable Thanksgiving tracing worksheets are a great way to help preschoolers practice their coordination and fine motor skills. Download this free printable activity to keep your little ones busy and learning!

Have some Thanksgiving fun with this Thanksgiving word scramble printable in Spanish!

This activity is perfect for those who want to brush up on their Spanish vocabulary or for Spanish-speaking and bilingual families who want to add a little bit of fun to their Thanksgiving day.

This great activity includes 11 Thanksgiving-related words that have been jumbled up. Your task is to unscramble the words and write them correctly on the lines provided. The words range from simple ones like “pavo” (turkey) to more challenging ones like “agradecer” (to thank). This activity is not only fun, but it’s also a great way to improve your Spanish vocabulary.

Learn about the importance of pattern awareness in early childhood education, different ways to learn patterns with preschoolers, and a free printable Thanksgiving pattern activity in Spanish for preschoolers.

Looking for ways to make this November memorable? Dive into the world of Thanksgiving poetry for kids with these exciting activities.

Whether you’re a teacher looking to infuse poetry into the classroom or a parent seeking fun and educational ideas for the dinner table, we’ve got you covered.

Each of the six Thanksgiving poems comes with accompanying pictures that kids can color in.

These 7 color by number Thanksgiving coloring pages in Spanish will be a fun way to keep kids of all ages engaged at the Thanksgiving table this holiday season.

Included, there are seven color by number worksheets, two of which you can get for FREE at by subscribing at the end of this post. Each page has an adorable Thanksgiving themed picture to color and practice numbers in Spanish!

Bring the whole family together this Thanksgiving dinner with this engaging Thanksgiving word search printable in Spanish!

Whether you’re a Spanish teacher looking for an easy and fun Thanksgiving activity or a bilingual family wanting to incorporate some activities in Spanish into your home this Thanksgiving, this printable will provide hours of harmless, holiday fun!

This is a great activity to do in the classroom or at home to get your child speaking in Spanish, counting their numbers and executing their fine motor skills. Say adiós to the screens this Thanksgiving and hola to these free I Spy Thanksgiving printables in Spanish.

This turkey craft template is so much fun for kids. You can add feathers to the template or you can also draw your own!

These Thanksgiving play dough mats are perfect for the kids table at Thanksgiving dinner. They are the perfect way for kids to be creative and work on their fine motor skills.

Get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving with our Thanksgiving mad libs printable! This fun activity is great for kids and adults alike. Get creative as you add adjectives, nouns, and verbs to craft hilarious and heartwarming Thanksgiving stories.

Whether you’re having fun at home or in the classroom, our Thanksgiving mad libs are a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving activities for kids.

Enjoy the laughter and creativity as you fill in the blanks and create memorable Thanksgiving tales that everyone will cherish. Thanksgiving has never been so entertaining!

If you’re looking for a fun learning activity for the kids to do this Thanksgiving season, we have just the thing! They’ll love these Thanksgiving worksheets that incorporate learning into the holiday.

With these three worksheets, kids will work on letter recognition, patterns, handwriting, and more!

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to be grateful for our family, friends, and all the good food! Get kids excited for the upcoming holiday with a festive craft!

This shape turkey craft will be a hit with your little turkeys and a great way for them to learn different shapes. They’ll create this cute paper craft by using circles, triangles, and rectangles to piece together their feathered friend.

Another great thing about Thanksgiving is all the time to do crafts like this turkey handprint craft.

These little turkeys are so cute and they make a great decoration for your Thanksgiving table!

Plus, they’re a fun way for kids to get involved in the holiday preparations. So grab some paper and some paint and let’s get started!

This adorable thankful turkey kids craft comes with two free printable options. Just cut, color, and write a few things that you are thankful for!

Here’s a fun Thanksgiving activity you can print off! Try this Thanksgiving I Spy free printable! There are two options to choose from – either a coloring page version or a full colored version.

If you’re looking for a fun Thanksgiving activity – this Thanksgiving Bingo is the perfect afternoon activity! This bingo is fun to play in a classroom or for a Thanksgiving gathering. You can do candy or non-candy treats as the bingo markers. If you choose candy, the kids can keep the candy after too!

This Thanksgiving scavenger hunt for kids is the perfect for some fall family fun! Just print out a copy of this free printable pdf and start searching.

Keep the kids busy while the holiday meal is cooking with this fun and free Thanksgiving I Spy Printable Game for kids.

These fun and free printable Thanksgiving bingo cards are the perfect game to play while you wait for your big Thanksgiving feast!

Every holiday has its charms, but there is nothing that compares to a full Thanksgiving dinner. I get so excited to fill up my plate with mashed potatoes, vegetables, gravy, and ALL of the pie! Pass the time while you are waiting for dinner to be ready this year by filling out this Thanksgiving word scramble.