5 Fun and Easy Thanksgiving Crafts to Do with Your Kids

Thanksgiving is all about family, togetherness, and creating special memories. A great way to engage your kids during this festive time is through crafting! Not only will Thanksgiving crafts keep little hands busy, but they’re also a fun way to spark creativity and get into the holiday spirit.

Here are five fun and easy Thanksgiving crafts you can do with your kids this holiday season:

1. DIY Turkey Handprint Art

Turn your child’s handprint into a cute Thanksgiving turkey! This classic craft is simple, but it never gets old. All you need is some paint, paper, and a little creativity.

What You’ll Need:

  • Construction paper
  • Non-toxic paint or markers
  • Googly eyes (optional)
  • Glue
  • Feathers (optional for decoration)

How to Make It:

  1. Help your child dip their hand into the paint and press it onto a piece of construction paper.
  2. Once the paint dries, draw or glue on the turkey’s beak, eyes, and feet.
  3. Use markers or paint to add colorful “feathers” to each finger, or glue on real feathers for a more textured look.

This easy craft doubles as a sentimental keepsake, especially if you write the date on it to remember how tiny their hands were!

2. Pinecone Turkeys

Bring a bit of nature indoors with pinecone turkeys! This craft is a great way to combine outdoor fun with creativity, plus it makes a cute centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table.

What You’ll Need:

  • Pinecones (gathered from outside or store-bought)
  • Colored construction paper or felt
  • Googly eyes
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Markers

How to Make It:

  1. Cut out turkey “feathers” from colored paper or felt and glue them onto the back of the pinecone.
  2. Cut out a beak and wattle from orange and red paper, then glue them onto the front of the pinecone.
  3. Finish by gluing on googly eyes to give your turkey some personality!

Let your kids’ creativity run wild with different feather colors and patterns!

3. Thankful Tree

A Thankful Tree is a meaningful Thanksgiving craft that allows your family to reflect on what they’re grateful for. It’s a perfect craft to start a new family tradition and to display in your home all season long.

What You’ll Need:

  • Small tree branches (or a paper cutout of a tree)
  • Construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Markers
  • String or tape

How to Make It:

  1. Place the branches in a vase to create the "tree."
  2. Cut out leaf shapes from construction paper in fall colors (red, orange, yellow, brown).
  3. Have each family member write something they’re thankful for on each leaf.
  4. Attach the leaves to the branches with string or tape, creating a beautiful tree filled with gratitude!

This simple but powerful craft encourages reflection and gratitude, and you can continue adding leaves throughout the holiday season.

4. Paper Plate Pilgrim Hats

Turn everyday paper plates into cute Pilgrim hats with this easy craft! It’s perfect for kids of all ages and makes for great photo opportunities during Thanksgiving dinner.

What You’ll Need:

  • Black paper plates
  • Scissors
  • Yellow construction paper
  • Glue or tape

How to Make It:

  1. Cut out the center of the paper plate, leaving only the outer rim (this will be the brim of the hat).
  2. Cut a strip of black paper to create the "hatband" and a square of yellow paper to serve as the hat's buckle.
  3. Glue or tape the hatband to the rim of the plate, then add the yellow buckle.

Your kids will love wearing these adorable DIY hats, and they make for fun family photos!

5. Leaf Stamping

Turn fallen leaves into a unique Thanksgiving art project with leaf stamping. This craft is an excellent way to use nature’s beauty in your artwork while keeping kids entertained.

What You’ll Need:

  • Leaves of various shapes and sizes
  • Paint (fall colors like red, orange, yellow, and brown)
  • Paintbrushes
  • Construction paper or canvas

How to Make It:

  1. Have your kids collect different leaves from outside.
  2. Paint one side of the leaf in a variety of colors.
  3. Press the painted side of the leaf onto construction paper or canvas, creating beautiful leaf impressions.
  4. Repeat the process with different leaves and colors to create a vibrant fall-themed work of art.

Not only is this craft fun, but it’s also a great opportunity to teach your kids about different types of leaves and trees.



Make This Thanksgiving Special with Family Crafts

These Thanksgiving craft ideas are a fun way to keep your kids engaged, encourage creativity, and spend quality time together as a family. Plus, they create wonderful memories and decorations for your home! Whether you’re making handprint turkeys or creating a Thankful Tree, these crafts are sure to bring smiles and a little extra holiday cheer.

Happy crafting, and enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday with the ones you love!