Thanksgiving is right around the corner and what better way to get the kids involved than by making crafts. I love making crafts with my kids because it’s a great way for them to develop their fine motor skills. We also talk a lot about what we’re making so now that we’re into Thanksgiving crafts we talk about what that really means.
You can make any activity educational for kids any age. I talk with my 3 year old about what we’re grateful for and happy for since that is something she can understand. We also talk a little about the history behind Thanksgiving and get a few giggles by making funny looking turkeys.
My daughter is going through a turkey craft obsession phase so we have been making all sorts of turkey Thanksgiving crafts. Today I want to share our favorite ones with you. Most of these crafts are easy to make for kids 2 and up but my 1 year old has also joined in the fun.
Thanksgiving Crafts for Preschoolers:
To get the instructions for each craft just click on the link below the picture.
Paper Bag Thankful Turkey [Crafty Morning]
Fall Leaf Painting [Minne-Mama]
Footprint Turkey [My Life of Travels and Adventures]
Turkey Cones [Crafty Morning]
Pilgrim Hat Crayon Cups [Lil Luna]
Doily Turkey [I Heart Crafty Things]
Turkey Color Match [I Heart Crafty Things]
Toliet Paper Roll Turkey [Resourceful Mama]
Turkey Head Bands [Kidney Garden]
Thanksgiving Hats [Big K Little G]
Construction Paper Turkeys [Twitchetts]
Paper Plate Turkey [Blitsy]
Paper Plate Turkey Hats [Honey & Lime]
Turkey Tracks [Fun-a-Day]
Turkey Finger Puppets [I Heart Crafty Things]
Coffee Filter Turkey [Books & Giggles]
Handprint Turkey Puppets [Live Craft Love]
Tissue Paper Stained Glass Turkeys [Happy Clippings]
Tissue Paper Turkey [Happy Home Fairy]
Leaf Turkey [Crafty Morning]
Thankful Turkey Book [B-Inspired Mama]
Turkey at the Gate [Things to Share and Remember]
Spin Art Turkeys [Dilly-Dally]
Gratitude Turkey [Toddler Approved]
Coffee Filter Turkey [Buggy & Buddy]
Cupcake Liner Turkeys [I Heart Crafty Things]
Cork Turkeys [No Time for Flash Cards]
Fine Motor Turkey [Inspired Treehouse]
If you make any of these crafts with your little ones I’d love to see it! Tag me on instagram (@mamainstincts).
This article is a lifesaver for busy parents during the Thanksgiving season. The crafts for preschoolers are not only cute but also practical and easy to execute. Heartfelt thanks to the author for sharing these wonderful ideas. Can’t wait to try them with my little ones!