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10 Easy and Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Kids – Going Beyond Turkey Hands!
I have compiled this list of 10 easy and fun Thanksgiving activities for kids that go beyond turkey hands. Each fosters thought, engagement, and creativity. I’ve created these resources with you in mind. I make my lessons as easy as possible. My hope is to minimize prep time, simplify instruction, and reduce monitoring—to help save your precious time! There are activities in this list that integrate math and writing. There are activities that range from print-and-color to a hands-on clay project. Whatever you need, I’ve got you covered!
For me, Thanksgiving invokes feelings of fall, family, food, and, most of all, appreciation. Thanksgiving reminds me of how grateful I am for all the things I have been blessed with, all the things that make my life so wonderful. Not just on this one day but every day. And, of course, it makes me think of arts and crafts and Thanksgiving activities! Who among us doesn’t remember doing some Thanksgiving-themed craftivity in elementary school? Most likely, it was turkey hands—you know what I’m talking about. Put your hand down on a piece of paper. Spread your fingers. Trace around them (add a bit of a beak and beard to your thumb), and color it all in. Voila! Hand turkeys to grace your refrigerator for the holidays. Well, not to cast aspersions on this time-honored Thanksgiving tradition, but I think we can do a bit better! I have compiled this list of 10 easy and fun Thanksgiving activities for kids that go beyond turkey hands. Each fosters thought, engagement, and creativity. I’ve created these resources with you in mind. I make my lessons as easy as possible. My hope is to minimize prep time, simplify instruction, and reduce monitoring—to help save your precious time!
How to Draw: Thanksgiving
My directed drawing activity features Thanksgiving-themed images like scarecrows, turkeys, and Pilgrims. Kids love directed drawing because they are always surprised at how well they can draw something—yes, even those kids who like to say, “I can’t draw.” They CAN draw if they follow my easy directions. I teach directed drawing art lessons in a unique and specific way that is fun for kids and teachers! It’s call and response, singing and doing. I can guide you through everything you need to know. Even if you think you can’t draw—you can—don’t fret! And the kids will love it no matter what.
I described how I do this in a very detailed blog post with written instructions (HERE). I have precise directions in the FREE resource in my Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store, available HERE. This how-to-draw Thanksgiving activity will make your students very proud and happy. Students will get to practice many skills, including fine motor development, hand/eye coordination, sequencing, and direction following, to name a few. I am sure they’ll have a cornucopia of fun!
Listening Comprehension
This Thanksgiving listening comprehension activity is a collaboration between my friend Mary Beth of Brain Waves Instruction and me. It is a great combination of content and creativity and a fantastic Thanksgiving celebration!
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- Detailed lesson plan (2 pages)
- Sarah Josepha Hale listening passage for Grades 4-5 & grades 6-8
- Guided notes and note-taking sheet
- Pop Art turkey
- Detailed steps for creating the pop art turkey
More details about this project are available in Mary Beth’s TPT store Brain Waves Instruction and can be found HERE. I know your kids will love this!
10 Cute Thanksgiving Step-By-Step Drawing Guide
Thanksgiving is a time to feel good, grateful and share this feeling. This wholesome season, use this Thanksgiving drawing guide for kids and adults to have a blast. This drawing guide for kids and adults is the perfect way to take up a new hobby that you can enjoy with your family and giggle over a good time.
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The best part about this? It’s creative, stimulating, and absolutely fun! Why not make this already special day with these special Thanksgiving drawing guides that has step-by-step drawing lessons for kids and adults, that too for free.
This drawing guide is made for everyone who likes to enjoy the Thanksgiving season in a wholesome way when the family gets together. These simple steps to draw have the charm to make everyone fall in love with drawing and the holiday season with all the fun. Gather all your loved ones and you can learn from this Thanksgiving drawing again and again with the same thrill.
Every time you decide to draw, you indulge in a new experience regarding the wholesomeness of the holiday. It keeps you active, stimulated, and on your feet while you get a breath of fresh air. Ready to share your memories on a drawing pad?
Download these Thanksgiving drawing guides for kids and adults now and enjoy holidays in a different light. Spend your days wherever you want with these trusted steps by your side and have a blast every time.
Draw alone, with your kids, and all your loved ones because it’s time to let the fun begin. Every time you decide to take a pen in your hand, explore a different way to draw step-wise and master it. Download this Thanksgiving drawing guide for kids and adults now and enjoy. And most importantly, have a happy Thanksgiving!
Do you like our Thanksgiving drawing guide? Make sure to check out our other fun drawing guides.
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Meet Daniela, a mom and an experienced and licensed educator who loves sharing her experiences through writing. She discovered her passion for teaching during various internships and realized that children are our future. Over time, she began volunteering with public and private organizations to help underprivileged children. Her desire to improve the world led her to become a blogger. She shares her thoughts on raising children to help parents better understand their needs with the insights of a professional in the field.
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