Little Hands, Big Thanks: 4 Thanksgiving Crafts for Children

Looking for fun, festive activities to keep your little ones entertained this Thanksgiving? Here are four easy and adorable crafts that my toddler loved.

1. Thanksgiving Character Coloring Pages

My son is obsessed with Mickey Mouse, Pooh Bear, and Bluey, so I hunted down Thanksgiving/Fall-themed coloring pages for each of these characters. We colored together (because that's the only way my toddler colors for more than 2 minutes), and they were a huge hit!

Tip: You can find free printable pages online or create your own by tracing favorite characters on your computer.

2. Tiny Hand and Feet Turkeys

Materials:

  • Red, yellow, orange, brown craft paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • White paper (2 sheets)
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Black sharpie

Steps:

Use the Sharpie to draw an eye, and if you have extra red paint, add a wattle for the turkey.

The result? A cute keepsake and lots of toddler giggles! 

3. Thanksgiving Character Matching Game

Options:

  • Draw your child’s favorite characters using your computer to trace (I traced Thanksgiving-themed Mickey Mouse characters)
  • Find free printable pictures online, shrink them, and make your own matching cards

They may not last long without laminating, but that’s okay! If you do have access to a laminator, I highly recommend it for durability since toddlers can be tough on paper.

4. Turkey Suncatchers

For this craft, we followed Christine Britton’s guide: 17 Adorable Thanksgiving Turkey Crafts for All Ages - Christine Britton. It’s colorful, fun, and perfect for brightening up your windows!

I’m grateful for the opportunity to do crafts with my son- watching him explore, laugh, and interact with the colorful creations around him. Whether it’s colorful turkeys or Mickey-themed games, I hope you and your toddler find joy in these crafts this Thanksgiving.

From all of us at Early Learning Ventures, we wish you and your family a warm and happy Thanksgiving!

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