Looking for easy Thanksgiving crafts for kids? I’ve gathered some of my favorite Thanksgiving crafts and free printables in one place.
You’ll find cute turkey crafts, Thanksgiving handprints, pilgrim crafts, gratitude activities and more. Most include a free printable template, and they’re designed to be simple enough for preschool, Pre K, kindergarten and early elementary kids.
Whether you need an activity for a Thanksgiving classroom party, preschool Thanksgiving feast, daycare, homeschool or just something fun to make at home, there are plenty of ideas to choose from.
Just click on the link to the craft you like, skim through the instructions and grab the free craft template at the end of each post!
1. Turkey Craft for Toddlers
This colorful turkey is one of my favorite easy Thanksgiving crafts for little kids. Children glue colorful paper scraps onto the turkey feathers, making every turkey a little different.
It’s also a great fine motor activity for little hands, and you can use up some of those leftover construction paper scraps at the same time!
2. Turkey Headband Craft
Make a Thanksgiving craft the kids can wear.
This cute paper turkey headband has colorful feathers and a silly turkey face. Kids can make their own turkey hats and wear them for a classroom Thanksgiving feast, party or just for fun.
Did you know, the turkeys are from North America and date back to over 20 million years ago? Read more at Wikipedia.com.
3. Pumpkin Pie Craft
Who wants pumpkin pie?
Kids can make their own adorable slice of pumpkin pie using construction paper and cotton balls for the whipped cream. The free printable template makes this Thanksgiving craft easy to prepare for a whole group of kids.
4. Thanksgiving Activity Pack
Want even more Thanksgiving fun without having to plan it yourself?
This Thanksgiving Activity Pack includes 7 printable placemat activities and 3 craft templates to help keep kids busy during your Thanksgiving celebration. Print the activities ahead of time and have them ready for a classroom Thanksgiving feast, kids’ table or family gathering.
It’s an easy way to have several Thanksgiving activities ready to go in one printable pack.
Get the Printable Thanksgiving Activity Pack
5. Gratitude Tree
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to talk about gratitude.
With this simple Gratitude Tree craft, kids write something they’re thankful for on each leaf and add the leaves to their tree. It’s an easy way to combine crafting with a meaningful Thanksgiving activity.
Get the Free Gratitude Tree Printable
6. Thanksgiving Playdough Mats
Give little hands a fun Thanksgiving activity with these free Thanksgiving Playdough Mats!
The free printable includes two different mats, a turkey and a Thanksgiving hat. Kids can use homemade or store bought playdough to fill in the pictures, add details and create their own designs.
Slide the pages into page protectors or laminate them so you can use them again throughout the Thanksgiving season.
7. Apple Tree Craft
Add an apple tree to your Thanksgiving and fall crafting!
This easy construction paper apple tree is a fun choice for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Use the free printable template to quickly prepare all of the pieces you need.
Get the Free Apple Tree Craft Template
8. Thanksgiving Placemats for Kids
Need something to keep the kids busy while everyone waits for Thanksgiving dinner?
These free printable Thanksgiving placemats are filled with activities kids can work on right at the table. They’re also perfect for classroom Thanksgiving feasts and parties.
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9. Farm Coloring Pages
Farm coloring pages are an easy addition to a Thanksgiving or harvest theme.
Print a few for a quiet classroom activity, morning work, early finishers or something simple for kids to do while Thanksgiving dinner is being prepared.
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10. Fall and Autumn Coloring Pages
Sometimes you just need something easy!
Grab these free fall coloring pages for a simple Thanksgiving season activity. They’re great to have on hand when you need a quiet activity that requires almost no prep.
Get 25 Free Fall Coloring Pages
11. Thanksgiving Handprint Craft
Turn those little handprints into a Thanksgiving keepsake!
This free Thanksgiving handprint printable includes two different designs. One uses the child’s handprint as turkey feathers and says, “This little turkey is Thankful for you.” The second includes the saying, “Give Thanks in All Things.”
This would make an adorable Thanksgiving gift for parents or grandparents.
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12. Thanksgiving Coloring Pages
You can never have too many coloring pages when you’re entertaining a group of kids!
This collection includes 30 free Thanksgiving coloring pages with turkeys, pilgrim themed pages and other fun Thanksgiving designs. Use them for morning work, classroom Thanksgiving feasts or just for fun.
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13. Turkey Outline
Sometimes a simple turkey outline is all you need to create a whole bunch of different Thanksgiving activities.
Kids can color it, paint it, fill it with torn paper, decorate it with fingerprints or even disguise their turkey. This is a great printable to keep around when you want an open ended Thanksgiving craft.
Get the Free Turkey Outline PDF
14. Pumpkin Coloring Pages
Pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween!
These free pumpkin coloring pages work perfectly for fall, harvest and Thanksgiving activities too. Print your favorites and let the kids grab their crayons, markers or colored pencils.
Get 18+ Free Pumpkin Coloring Pages
15. Scarecrow Craft
This cute scarecrow is a fun craft for the entire fall season.
Kids can cut, glue and assemble their own scarecrow using the free printable template. It would be especially cute paired with a fall, farm or harvest theme leading up to Thanksgiving.
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16. Pilgrim Craft
Make a cute paper pilgrim craft while learning about Thanksgiving.
The free printable template makes it easy to prepare the craft for a classroom or group of kids. Cutting the pieces, gluing and drawing the faces also gives preschoolers and kindergarteners some extra fine motor practice.
Get the Free Pilgrim Craft Template
17. Turkey Handprint Craft
Here’s one more adorable way to turn a little handprint into a Thanksgiving keepsake.
Kids paint their hands to create colorful turkey feathers on the free printable page. The printable includes a Thanksgiving poem and comes in two different versions, so you can choose your favorite.
Get the Free Turkey Handprint Craft
Easy Thanksgiving Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
These Thanksgiving crafts are perfect when you need something fun and simple for November.
Use them for a preschool Thanksgiving theme, kindergarten classroom, daycare activity, homeschool lesson, Thanksgiving party or a fun afternoon at home.
And don’t feel like you need to make them all! Pick a turkey craft, add a coloring page or printable activity, and you’ve already got an easy Thanksgiving activity planned.
More Fall Crafts for Kids
Looking for even more ideas?
You can find even more pumpkins, apples, sunflowers, candy corn crafts and other autumn activities in my collection of Fall Crafts for Kids.