40+ Awesome Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids
If you’re looking for a fun Thanksgiving craft to do with your kids (or students) – LOOK NO FURTHER! I’ve done all the heavy lifting for you and compiled a list of over 40 amazing Thanksgiving crafts for kids from all corners of the Internet.
I’ve organized the list into three parts – thankfulness crafts, miscellaneous turkey crafts, and all other Thanksgiving crafts. Of course, now the biggest problem is… I want to do them all!
THANKFULNESS CRAFTS
These crafts all focus on teaching children about gratitude, which is, of course, what Thanksgiving is all about!
How to Make a Thankful Turkey Craft (Two Ways!) – The Kind of Crafty Mom
The Thankful Turkey Craft from The Kind of Crafty Mom is a meaningful Thanksgiving activity where kids create a turkey and write what they’re thankful for on its feathers. The craft can be made from construction paper or with a printable template, making it easy and adaptable for any age.
Cornucopia Craft for Kids- Cultivate Thankfulness!
Teach gratitude with a cornucopia craft where kids can fill it with drawings or notes of things they’re thankful for.
Simple Thankful Wreath Thanksgiving Craft | Simply Designing with Ashley
A simple wreath craft that helps kids express gratitude by adding what they’re thankful for to the wreath.
DIY Thankful Turkey Placemat for Kids
Create personalized placemats with turkey designs and spaces to write what each person is thankful for.
Thanksgiving Thankful Tree Craft – With Printable – Fox Farm Home
Create a “thankful tree” where kids can add leaves with things they’re grateful for—a meaningful Thanksgiving activity.
Easy paper cup turkey craft for kids – The Purple Yarn
Turn ordinary paper cups into playful turkeys with this easy-to-make craft, and then write what you’re thankful for and put it in the cup!
MISC. TURKEY CRAFTS
SO MANY cute turkeys! Edible turkeys, recycled turkeys, hand-sewn turkeys… the possibilities are endless!
Disguise-a-Turkey Craft & Printable
Kids will love dressing their turkey in disguise, helping it avoid becoming Thanksgiving dinner. With endless costume possibilities, this craft sparks imagination and can be easily customized with materials you have at home.
This adorable craft from One Simple Party features turkey lollipops, where kids create colorful, edible turkeys using lollipops, construction paper, and googly eyes.
Turkey Ribbon Craft | Two Pink Peonies
This turkey ribbon craft from Two Pink Peonies involves using colorful ribbons to create a fun and textured turkey, making it a perfect Thanksgiving project for kids.
Turkey Snack Bags – In the Kids’ Kitchen
These turkey hand snacks from In the Kids’ Kitchen turn simple snacks into adorable turkey-themed treats, using hand-shaped crackers and colorful toppings to create a fun and festive Thanksgiving snack.
Construction Paper Turkey Handprint Craft – The Soccer Mom Blog
This construction paper turkey handprint craft from The Soccer Mom Blog is a charming and easy Thanksgiving project where kids use their handprints to create colorful turkey feathers on construction paper, making a personalized and memorable holiday keepsake.
EASY + Cute Turkey Handprint Craft For Kids [Free Template]
Another sweet handprint craft! This one is a delightful and easy Thanksgiving project where kids trace and cut out their handprints to create colorful turkey feathers.
Pom Pom Turkey Craft – The Soccer Mom Blog
The Pom Pom Turkey Craft from The Soccer Mom Blog is an easy and adorable project where kids create turkeys using pom poms, felt, and popsicle sticks.
Simple Paper Bag Turkey Craft for Kids – Mimosas & Motherhood
The Paper Bag Turkey Craft from Mimosas & Motherhood is an easy Thanksgiving project where kids can create a cute turkey puppet using a brown paper bag, a free printable template, and a few simple supplies.
Paper Plate Turkey Craft – The Printables Fairy
A classic Thanksgiving craft where kids can create their own colorful turkey using a paper plate.
Pinecone Turkey Place Card Holder – The Benson Street
Turn pinecones into adorable turkey place card holders, a fun and practical Thanksgiving table decoration.
Kids can create colorful turkeys using a foam dice —a bright and simple craft.
Turkey Mini Pumpkins Craft – An Easy Thanksgiving Craft
Transform mini pumpkins into adorable turkeys with just a few craft supplies.
Easy Turkey Craft Toilet Paper Roll (FREE Template!)
A fun, eco-friendly craft using toilet paper rolls to create colorful turkeys.
Thanksgiving Footprint Art with Free Poem PDF
You know I love a footprint craft! Capture little feet in a Thanksgiving-themed keepsake by making footprint art that turns into festive turkeys.
Turkey Popsicle Stick Craft – Oh My Creative
A simple craft where kids turn popsicle sticks into turkeys, perfect for preschoolers.
Turkey paper plate mask kids can make – The Purple Yarn
A fun and interactive craft where kids can create and wear a turkey mask made from a paper plate.
How To Make A Felt Turkey Plushie With Free Printable Pattern! – Beginner Sewing Projects
I’m not much of a sewer, but I need to try this one with my 5 year old. It’s too cute! Learn to sew a soft, felt turkey plushie using a free printable pattern, great for cuddling or decorating.
Fork Painted Turkey Craft – Free Template
Kids can use a fork to paint and create texture on their turkey craft—fun and easy for all ages.
Thanksgiving Turkey Craft (FREE Template)
Another adorable paper bag turkey craft… this one is so cute!
Easy Thanksgiving Party Game Idea: Turkey Punch
A festive punch game filled with surprises, great for Thanksgiving parties. You could have your kids help you make the actual turkey, and then put the game together yourself.
Cute DIY Thanksgiving Table Decor: Turkey Silverware Holders
Craft a turkey-shaped pocket to hold utensils—an adorable and functional addition to the Thanksgiving table.
Easy Thanksgiving Turkey DIY Craft
Make a cute turkey craft using pinecones and other simple materials—great for preschoolers and young kids.
Wooden Spoon Craft: Turkey Spoon Puppet
Transform a wooden spoon into a playful turkey puppet, perfect for Thanksgiving storytelling.
MORE FUN FALL & THANKSGIVING CRAFTS
If you’re looking to go beyond cute turkeys with your crafting, this is where you need to be. Pumpkins, printable hats, and even a printable cootie catcher… SO many great ideas!
This pumpkin apple stamping craft from In the Kids’ Kitchen turns simple apples into fun stampers for creating adorable pumpkin prints.
Thanksgiving Cootie Catcher Free Printable – Angie Holden The Country Chic Cottage
This Thanksgiving cootie catcher from The Country Chic Cottage offers a fun twist on a classic game, featuring festive prompts and activities that keep kids entertained and engaged during the holiday season.
Broccoli Fall Tree Stamping Craft – The Soccer Mom Blog
The Broccoli Fall Tree Stamping Craft from The Soccer Mom Blog lets kids use broccoli as a stamp to create colorful fall trees with craft paint.
Printable Thanksgiving Day Crown for Kids (Spanish & English)
The Printable Thanksgiving Day Crown from ConservaMom is a fun and festive craft where kids can create and decorate their own crown to wear on Thanksgiving. Available in both English and Spanish, it’s an easy activity that adds a creative touch to the holiday.
DIY Thanksgiving Hats for Kids – The Printables Fairy
The Printables Fairy offers more printable templates for making Thanksgiving-themed hats, available in several fun designs.
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Turkey Inspired Craft [Free Template]
This craft brings to life the humorous story with an interactive project that helps kids develop fine motor skills as they create their own version of the old lady who swallowed a turkey.
Pilgrim Photo Craft For Kids W/Free Printable
Kids can create a fun keepsake by crafting their own Pilgrim hats or bonnets, complete with a space to insert their photos, making it a perfect personalized decoration for Thanksgiving.
5 Fun And Easy Rock Painting Ideas To Do This Thanksgiving Break
A creative activity where kids paint Thanksgiving-themed designs like turkeys and pumpkins on rocks.
Pie Paper Plate Craft for Kids
Kids can craft their own “slices of pie” using paper plates and construction paper—fun and easy to personalize.
4 Ingredient Sugar Cone Teepees – Pam’s Daily Dish
Make edible teepees using just four ingredients—a sweet and fun way to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Fingerprint Art | LittleHaloJ
A cute craft where kids use their fingerprints to create Thanksgiving-themed artwork.
Thanksgiving Corn Craft – Preschool
Preschoolers can create a colorful corn craft using paper and paint—a simple way to celebrate the harvest season.
Make these simple yet tasty acorn-shaped cookies—perfect for a Thanksgiving treat.
Apple and Leaf Rocking Bottle Cap Craft (Free Template)
Recycle bottle caps into cute apple and leaf crafts—a perfect fall activity.
I would LOVE to hear which of these activities you’re most excited to try! Comment below or message me on Instagram and tell me which craft you’ll try first!
These are great ideas ! Thanks for sharing.