10 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts & Recipes for Kids

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we can't wait to spend some quality time with our loved ones. But are you worried about bored or restless kids this Thanksgiving holiday? Don't stress–we've got you covered! These 10 easy Thanksgiving crafts and recipes for kids will keep your little ones busy and entertained for hours.

From paper crafts to art tutorials to simple recipes, we have assembled a virtual feast of creativity to celebrate this holiday and keep little ones out of trouble. You'll find fun and easy activities here for all your young ones…as well as the young at heart.

1. Personalized Footprint Turkey

No Thanksgiving is complete without the turkey… and it isn't just about food! It's an awesome time for you and your kids to do some adorable turkey crafts. While there are tons of turkey-themed crafts that you can try, this personalized footprint turkey is sure to top the list. What makes this extra cute is you can actually use your child's face as the turkey! To do this adorable turkey craft, check out this easy guide by Crafty Morning!

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2. Pumpkin Pie Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing

It looks like a pie, it tastes like a cookie! For kids who like to help out in the kitchen, but are too small to put the turkey in the oven, this is the ideal recipe for them to make. It starts with a basic sugar cookie recipe. Then shape it into a pie, cut it into pieces, decorate it with colored royal icing, and ta-da! You've got a pumpkin pie cookie that your kids will gobble up! The best thing about it, we think, is that the kids get to use their creativity and decorate it however they want. Find the step-by-step instructions on our blog here.

3. Corn Husk Dolls

While corn on the cob is the perfect complimentary side dish to your flavorful turkey this Thanksgiving, making corn husk dolls is also great way to unleash your kid's innovativeness and creativity! Kid Friendly Things To Do by Melissa provides a fun and simple guide on how to start crafting those used husks into either a boy or girl doll for a meaningful yet fun play this holiday! Find all you need here.

4. Pop-up Cards

What better time to give a thank-you card than at Thanksgiving? Make this holiday even more festive with a personalized pop-up card. Here's a simple guide from the Creativity School on how to make one! And once your kids learn the basic construction of pop-up cards, the sky's the limit on what they can create.

5. Scones

The best parts of Thanksgiving will always be (1) FOOD and the (2) BONDING you share with your families and loved ones. This simple Thanksgiving Scones recipe is just the perfect treat and activity to try with your kids! Read on our blog the full guide on how to do this along with two other simple recipes kids can make in Creativity School!

6. Paper Plate Pumpkin Pie Slice

Like the turkey, pumpkin pies are quintessential desserts served in every American home during the Thanksgiving season. And this “easy as pie' craft idea is fitting to include in your afternoon activity time with your LOs (little-ones)! So what are you waiting for? Bring out those orange paint, paper plate, and glue and do this awesome activity by Glued To My Crafts!

7. Turkey Headband

Make a turkey Thanksgiving Headband this year as you are gathering up Thanksgiving crafts. Easy and done with paper, this art project is great for even non-crafty parents and kids. Best of all? You'll have something cute and festive to wear as you celebrate Thanksgiving together. Find the step-by-step instructions at MomDot!

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8. Cupcake Liner Turkey Puppet

This craft combines two things we love: creativity and play. After you make your turkey puppet out of cupcake liners and a craft stick, use it to play! Or write a play, starring your very own turkey puppets, and perform for your family. The possibilities are endless, and the finished product is absolutely adorable. What an easy craft for kids this Thanksgiving! Find instructions and inspiration at I Heart Crafty Things!

9. Thankful Tree

For easy crafts for kids, this homemade tree is the quintessential Thanksgiving creation! Using real branches, paper, and your own child's ideas, you can make a Thankful tree together to remember all of the things you're grateful for during this special holiday season. Find instructions on The DIY Mommy.

10. Ten Minute-To-Win-It Thanksgiving Games

We all know sometimes Thanksgiving can feel like a long day of sitting around. But that doesn't have to be the case! Do you have a mix of ages at your Thanksgiving get-together? Try these fun minute-to-win-it Thanksgiving games that kids, teens, and adults can all play together! These will have you laughing and bonding and maybe burning off some Thanksgiving feast calories as well! Find all ten game ideas and instructions at Kid Friendly Things To Do.

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