Thanksgiving games for school age

Here's an activity that can double as a pretty place card and a napkin ring all in one. Cut out the turkey, arrange the napkin within it as pictured, then set out a few crayons and let the fun begin!

Get the tutorial at Darcy Miller Designs. Shop Now. Kids create their own fall leaves with brightly hued tissue paper. It's an easy, colorful way to add a festive fall touch to windows.

As far as we're concerned, it's never too early to kick off the holidays. Little ones can start by painting these adorable woodland animal ornaments. The kit comes with everything they'll need, including paint, twine, and pre-cut wood disks.

You can get the kids to help make the pieces for this game, a colorful take on the easy dice contest "Left Center Right," or just let them roll with it at the children's table. Get the tutorial at Chica and Jo. Feeling frazzled? Coloring sheets to the rescue!

These printables are one-part placemat, one-part coloring sheet, and one-part thoughtful gratitude activity. Get the tutorial at Thirty Handmade Days.

All you need to make these gourd turkeys come to life is a bit of imagination, some feathers , and of course googly eyes. The gourds themselves are easy to find at any supermarket around Thanksgiving time. Get the tutorial at Design Improvised. Simply place one of these raffia-tied "corn cobs" at each place setting alongside some paint and maybe a bit of cautionary newspaper too.

As long as you stick to traditional corn colors, there's no wrong way to paint these beauties—meaning kids of all ages can get involved. Get the tutorial at Kiwi Co. Ages can participate in this fun, simple sorting activity. It's as educational as it is easy to explain. Get the tutorial at Smart Schoolhouse. This felt turkey banner kit for little crafters comes with all the pieces pre-cut and ready to assemble.

Hang it on the front door, or have kids each make one for their rooms. Word searches are the perfect quiet, non-rowdy activity for kids of all ages. This one, which features a silly Thanksgiving theme, is exciting and rewarding to boot. Get the tutorial at Sugar and Charm.

We know things can get a little hectic on Thanksgiving Day. If you don't have time to DIY a coloring placemat this year, grab this printable instead—and get ready to make your littlest guests really, really happy. To ensure these crowns are sturdy and ready to make a statement, print 'em on heavier cardstock , which kids can color and paint on, too.

Get the tutorial at Printable Crush. Your kids will love sponge painting the turkey's "feathers," while you'll adore how inexpensive crafting with paper plates can be.

Get the tutorial at The Resourceful Mama. Send the kids outside to forage for the brightest leaves they can find before dinner.

Not only will they burn off some energy, but they'll also find the perfect pieces to make these cute critters. Get the tutorial at Glued to My Craft Blog. This horn of plenty is fun for kids of all ages to create, and when stuffed with autumn-themed sweets like candy corn and pumpkins it will make for a charming table centerpiece.

Get the tutorial at Happiness is Homemade. Have little ones—or everyone! After dinner, wrap up your feast on a sweet note by having kiddos read the slips aloud while dessert is served. Get the tutorial at Doodle Bug Blog.

If there's one activity that will keep 'em occupied all dinner heck, all day! Get the tutorial at Live Laugh Rowe. If your table is tight on space, you can make a more compact version with small rocks and washi tape. These activities will keep all the kids occupied so you can prep and cook! I like having games and activities printed or set up and ready to go the day before Thanksgiving. That way I have things for the kids to do while all of the grown-ups are cooking and socializing.

Many just need to be printed out! Most require very little prep time and you probably already have many of the supplies needed as well. If not, the majority can be quickly picked up at the dollar store.

I find that doing this saves my sanity a bit on Thanksgiving Day. I already know I have ways to keep the kids occupied so we can get the cooking done! The kids LOVE it too! Create a personalised ads profile. Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights. Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. Thanksgiving Dinner Conversation Starters. Turkey Tag. Thanksgiving Pictionary for Kids.

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