25 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

Gobble!  Gobble!  Thanksgiving is almost here, so let’s celebrate the “goodness” of the season with these easy, kid-friendly Thanksgiving art and craft projects that are fun for the entire family.  Most likely, you already have the supplies to make these 25 Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids either in your house or in your classroom.   Furthermore, these simple Thanksgiving crafts are appropriate for all age groups, including toddlers, preschoolers, elementary school students, and senior adults.  Most importantly, whichever Thanksgiving craft you choose to do, I hope you cherish the time you spend together as a family.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Glowing Turkey Candle Holder – The Typical Mom

This adorable turkey candle holder is just what you should have your kids make this Thanksgiving! You just need some glitter, Pledge, construction paper, tea light, tape, and foam with a sticky back.

Turkey Toilet Paper Roll Craft – DIY Inspired

Kids love to make all things TURKEY! These little cuties are super simple to put together and will be a hit with the kids.

Fall Place Card Holders – Making of a Mom

Talking to your kids about the meaning of Thanksgiving, spending time working on crafts, and setting the table with these place card holders will make the holiday extra special.

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Pine Cone Turkeys – The Country Chic Cottage

I can assure you that you are going to want to allow the kids to make multiple turkeys! They are going to need an entire turkey family. 🙂

Turkey Tracks! Turkey Art for Kids – Fun-A-Day

I think that the kids are going to be super fascinated by these turkey tracks. They really do look like a turkey has been walking in the area. So fun!

Adorable Turkey Finger Puppet – Artsy Momma

There are going to be TONS of laughs and giggles when everyone is playing with their new turkey friend.

Turkey Handprint Thanksgiving Craft Card – Mom Spotted

Have each child make one of these handprint turkeys. You should even consider making it a yearly tradition. Plus, the kids will love playing with the paint too.

Coffee Filter Turkey – Buggy and Buddy

Your children can get as wild and crazy as they want with their turkey. Make them vibrantly colored or use something more toned down; the options are endless.

Candy Corn Turkey Crafts – Raising Little Superheroes

You can use candy corn to make these adorable turkeys. Have a couple of pieces of candy corn to eat, sit back, and get your imagination running.

Styrofoam Cup Thanksgiving Kids Crafts – The Resourceful Mama

Feathers are always amusing to craft with, and they are the perfect asset to these styrofoam cup turkeys.

Colorful Cupcake Liner Turkey Craft for Kids – Raising Little Superheroes

I would never have thought of using cupcake liners for turkey feathers. Genius idea, and it turned out beautifully. The kids will love to talk about their masterpiece.

Scrap Ribbon Pine Cone Turkeys – Fireflies & Mud Pies

Go on a hunt for pine cones for fun, then bring them home and transform them into an adorable turkey. So much fun!

Paint Chip Turkey Paper Plate Craft – The Resourceful Mama

Use some paint chips to make the feathers on this paper plate turkey. There are going to be so many colors to choose from. Let the kids go with you and pick out their own colors.

Gratitude Turkey Placemat – Mama’s Happy Hive

Placemats make a wonderful craft idea because you can use them year after year. Have the children make several of them and set the table for the feast. They will love the responsibility too.

Kid-Made Thanksgiving Placemats – My Mundane & Miraculous Life

Here is another placemat option that is great for even preschoolers. All of your guests will be impressed with this fantastic placemats.

Pattern Block Turkey Craft for Kids – Buggy and Buddy

All you need is some basic supplies like paper, scissors, and glue for this kids Thanksgiving craft. The best part is that kids can learn about math while working on art.

Thanksgiving Indian Corn Craft – Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds

Indian corn is a wonderful craft idea for kids because you can teach them all about Thanksgiving. You will love how much the kids enjoy making their corn.

DIY Thankful Turkey Journal Project – Arts & Crackers

It’s nice to document what you are thankful for. I love this idea because there is so much negativity in the world and its a great way to teach kids to be thankful.

Sponge Painted Turkey Hats – Stay at Home Educator

All the kids are going to be excited to wear their new hats! No hat will be the same because the kids can use all their creative skills with this craft.

Watercolor Coffee Filter Turkey – Play Dough & Popsicles

Coffee filters are an excellent idea for little kids. Using watercolors keeps the kids entertained, and they will be excited to see the finished product.

Hand and Footprint Turkey – There’s Just One Mommy

You can’t help but giggle when you see these turkeys. The feathers are made from handprints while a footprint makes the body. Delightful idea!

Incredibly Easy Autumnal Turkey Stick Puppets – Play Dough & Popsicles

It’s impossible ever to have enough puppets when you are a kid. What’s better than some happy bouncing turkeys?

Colorful Corn Mosaics – Fun-A-Day

Teach the kids about colors and how to change the color of corn. It’s like a craft and science experiment all at the same time.

Footprint Turkeys – Life with Moore Babies

Oh, these footprint turkeys are a must-do craft for small kids and babies. They would be great for gifts for friends, neighbors, grandparents, and other family members.

Beaded Feathers Thanksgiving Turkey – Stay at Home Educator

Grab your stash of toilet paper rolls, beads, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and a hot glue gun because these turkeys are a great kids craft.

If you are looking for even more thanksgiving themed kid crafts, be sure to check out the fun posts below.  And if you decide to make any of these 25 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids or any of our inspiring crafts found on the blog – be sure to share a picture on our Facebook page for all of us to see!

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Happy Crafting!

Jilleen