Thanksgiving Activities for Preschoolers
Get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving with some fun Thanksgiving activities for preschoolers!
These Thanksgiving activities put gratitude and memories into any holiday celebration.
For preschoolers, the activities are a great chance to introduce them to what Thanksgiving means and why we celebrate it.
Preschool Thanksgiving Activities
Like most of the crafts that we feature, these Thanksgiving activities and crafts don’t use a lot of complicated materials.
They focus more on the fun and the fine motor skills that your preschooler will build than the expensive and fancy supplies. In fact, we’re pretty much opposed to extravagant supplies because crafts should be fun – not stressful or pricey!
So, what should you expect from these Thanksgiving activities?
Expect that there will be some cutting, some gluing, some paint (if you opt for those crafts), and a whole lot of talking about what Thanksgiving is and why we celebrate it on the fourth Thursday of every November.
What You’ll Need for These Thanksgiving Activities
As we said, there are no fancy supplies needed for these crafts and activities. For the most part, depending on which ones you select, these are the basic supplies that the majority of the following crafts require:
- kid-friendly scissors
- glue sticks
- construction paper
- tissue paper
- cardboard tubes
- markers or crayons
There are other things like feathers, paint, etc. that some of the crafts do require so be sure to read the complete supply list before tackling any of the crafts.
There’s nothing worse than being halfway into a craft only to discover you don’t have something that you need to finish it!
Thanksgiving Crafts and Activities for Kids
Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Kids
Get your gobble on and make this Thanksgiving a crafting time you won't forget! Try one of these fun Thanksgiving activities to get started!
Turn those boring tissue boxes into delightful turkeys for Thanksgiving!
This craft is super easy but super cute and perfect for Thanksgiving dinner attire.
Nature is inspiring and nowhere is that more evident than with this rock and leaf turkey craft.
Do a little learning as you get ready for the Thanksgiving holiday with the help of these turkey activities.
What are you grateful for? Use this coloring page to demonstrate what you hold near and dear to your heart.
Work together as a family to complete this fun and free virtual escape room! It would be perfect to do with family who you can't be with for the holiday but want to connect with via video.
Say Happy Thanksgiving with this free printable coloring page!
Turn those plain old coffee filters into turkey tails with this cute kids’ craft!
What are you thankful for? Jot down the things you’re most thankful for on this fall coloring sheet!
Gobble, gobble! This cute turkey coloring sheet is perfect for Thanksgiving
Leaves make excellent turkeys! Check out this craft to learn how to make one!
Pumpkin pie slime? Sounds gross but it’s super cool!
This family handprint turkey is a great way to get a glimpse of how your family fits together.
Salt dough isn’t just for Christmas crafts! It’s also great for making a turkey!
Retell the story of Thanksgiving with the help of these Thanksgiving figure toilet roll figures!
These big-bellied turkeys are super cute and fun for preschoolers (and up!) to make!
This cute color matching game is great to keep your little ones busy on Thanksgiving morning.
Pool noodle turkeys are great for those living in warmer weather (or for those who just have pool noodles leftover from the summer!).
Make some Indian Corn to go with your Thanksgiving festivities!
Sometimes the easiest crafts are the cutest! This fan turkey sure makes us believe it!
Make some handprint turkeys of the whole family this Thanksgiving!
Need name tags for the kids’ table? Try these little turkeys!
These apple turkeys are too cute! What a fun Thanksgiving Day craft for little ones!
Rock and roll with these cute rocking turkeys!
Can you color by shapes? This Thanksgiving-themed activity makes it easy and great practice for little learners!
An ordinary craft stick becomes the basis for this adorable turkey puppet just in time for Thanksgiving!
These easy-to-make handprint turkey puppets make us giggle every time!
Create a thankful turkey handprint book to celebrate all the things you’re thankful for this year.
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to practice writing. This writing activity makes it easy!
Turn an ordinary paper bag into a turkey craft masterpiece!
Whip up some playdough in these cool fall colors!
Create a turkey-shaped turkey sandwich for lunch the week before Thanksgiving as you do your holiday crafts and talk about all that you’re thankful for.
Easy Pilgrim Hat Craft for Kids | Perfect for Thanksgiving!
Turn that boring old paper cup into a one-of-a-kind Pilgrim’s hat!
Turn those turkeys into suncatchers and capture the beauty of fall sunshine.
Easy Paper Turkey Finger Puppet for Preschool - Red Ted Art - Make crafting with kids easy & fun
Need a puppet? Make your own turkey finger puppets for Thanksgiving fun!
Multi-lingual turkeys? Yes, please! These adorable turkeys are a great way to introduce your child to a new language!
Make a gratitude tree to celebrate all that you’re thankful for this Thanksgiving!
Making Thanksgiving Memories
Part of what makes the holidays so special is that they help us create memories with those we love. Use this time of year to make some crafts and do some holiday-themed activities to build those memories with your little ones.
Time goes by very quickly and before you know it, your preschoolers will be heading off to college.
Taking the time now to do some simple crafts that you can hang onto over the years will make the transition to growing up a little bit easier for all of you.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
