Printable Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

Looking for fun and educational ways to engage your kids this holiday season? Our printable Thanksgiving activities for kids are the perfect solution! Whether planning a quiet week at home or needing extra hands-on projects, these resources make homeschooling during Thanksgiving enjoyable and stress-free.

With our free printables, you’ll find creative Thanksgiving homeschool ideas, from themed math worksheets to fun craft templates, ideal for children in kindergarten and early elementary grades.

These entertaining activities help reinforce important learning skills, giving your little ones plenty of opportunities to practice what they’ve been working on. With easy-to-use, ready-made resources, you can make this holiday meaningful and productive!

Thanksgiving Printables for Kids

Finding engaging educational resources during the holidays can challenge busy homeschool parents. Our Thanksgiving Printable Activities offer a simple, ready-made solution to keep your kids entertained and learning during the holiday season.

These printables feature fun, seasonal designs that spark creativity. They offer an exciting way for kids to enjoy Thanksgiving. Kids can practice important skills while engaging with holiday-themed activities.

What’s included?

This set includes:

  • Build a turkey paper craft – A fun, hands-on activity that boosts fine motor skills.
  • Thanksgiving I Spy – A visual search game that sharpens attention to detail.
  • Thanksgiving coloring page – A creative outlet for kids to express their artistic side.
  • Draw a picture of your meal – Encourages imaginative thinking and storytelling.
  • I am Grateful – A thoughtful writing prompt to foster gratitude.
  • What comes next? finish-the-pattern worksheet – A critical thinking activity to reinforce early math skills.

These engaging printables make learning enjoyable by combining fun activities with educational objectives. Your kids will love the festive fun, and you’ll appreciate the extra learning they bring!

What can kids learn from this activity?

This holiday printable pack brings a festive touch to learning by blending holiday themes with essential skill-building activities. Each printable is designed to reinforce a variety of early childhood skills in a fun, engaging way:

  • Fine Motor Skills – Activities like the “Build a Turkey” craft help children practice cutting, pasting, and assembling, strengthening fine motor control and hand-eye coordination.
  • Visual Discrimination – The “Thanksgiving I Spy” game encourages kids to spot and differentiate objects, honing their attention to detail and visual scanning abilities.
  • Creativity and Self-Expression – The coloring page and “Draw a Picture of Your Meal” activity let kids explore their creative side while practicing self-expression through art.
  • Gratitude and Emotional Awareness – The “I Am Grateful” prompt helps children identify and express feelings of gratitude, supporting their emotional development.
  • Pattern Recognition – “What Comes Next?” is a fun, finish-the-pattern worksheet that introduces children to sequencing and prediction, which are foundational skills for math and logic.

Together, these skills offer real-world benefits by enhancing observation, creativity, and emotional awareness, all while celebrating Thanksgiving. Parents and educators can use this pack to support young learners’ growth in a festive, purposeful way.

Thanksgiving Ideas for Kids

Looking to enrich your Thanksgiving homeschool plans? This section offers engaging ideas to complement our activity pack, making your lessons more memorable. These Thanksgiving activities are perfect for sparking curiosity and creativity in young learners.

Whether you’re exploring history with a story about the first Thanksgiving or organizing a gratitude circle, these ideas fit perfectly. Crafting festive decorations also pairs well with our printables for a full holiday experience. Each activity complements the printables to create an engaging, educational Thanksgiving. Let’s make this Thanksgiving fun, meaningful, and rich with learning!

Thanksgiving Books for Kids

Books are a wonderful way to bring Thanksgiving themes to life for young learners. This section includes hand-picked stories that explore gratitude, history, and togetherness, perfect for reading alongside our activity pack. Each book provides a gentle way to introduce important holiday themes while encouraging a love for reading.

Junie B. Jones #28: Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff)Junie B. Jones #28: Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff)The First Thanksgiving (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3)The First Thanksgiving (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3)Little Critter: The Fall Festival (My First I Can Read)Little Critter: The Fall Festival (My First I Can Read)

 

Junie B. Jones: Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten follows the hilarious adventures of Junie B. and her classmates as they prepare for their school’s Thanksgiving feast. With a list of what they’re grateful for, including silly favorites like biscuits and gravy, the class keeps everyone laughing. It’s a perfect choice for early readers who enjoy humor and a touch of holiday spirit.

The First Thanksgiving introduces children to the story of the Pilgrims’ journey, their struggles, and their friendship with the Wampanoag people. This reader-friendly book provides a simple but engaging look at the history behind Thanksgiving. It’s an excellent resource for young learners interested in the real story of the holiday.

Little Critter: The Fall Festival captures Little Critter’s excitement as he visits a fall festival filled with hayrides, corn mazes, and yummy treats. With familiar characters and simple sentences, this book offers a fun way to explore autumn activities. Perfect for early readers, it brings the warmth and joy of fall to life on every page.

Thanksgiving provides a unique opportunity to make learning meaningful and memorable for young children. With our Thanksgiving Printable Activity Pack and the ideas shared here, parents and teachers can bring a touch of holiday spirit into their homeschool lessons, supporting skill development in areas like creativity, gratitude, and fine motor abilities. Paired with themed crafts, books, and activities, these printables encourage kids to explore Thanksgiving traditions while building important foundational skills.

As you work through these activities, you’ll find that each one adds a layer of enjoyment and educational value to your holiday lessons. From practicing patterns to expressing thankfulness, these resources make it easy to combine learning with the fun and warmth of the season. This Thanksgiving, let’s foster a love for learning and gratitude that children can carry with them all year round.

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