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What are you thankful for?
Well, Thanksgiving is coming upon us and that means it's time to start making some fun crafts with your kiddos! There are so many cute and easy crafts to make that will serve as decorations for your home or table. Take a peek at these ideas and have some fun with your little one as you begin to think of all that you are thankful for this year.
Turkey fan craft: This is an easy craft that kids can create and use as decorations around the house. You'll need a toilet paper roll, some white paper, and a few crafting essentials like scissors and glue.
Handprint turkey with poem: Kids love making crafts with handprints, and they will really enjoy this easy-to-make turkey project! Simply trace tiny hands on brown paper, print out the available template, and cut and color! Add on the simple poem attached to the instructions and you will have created a lovely keepsake as well.
Thanksgiving candleholders: This is a fun and colorful activity for kids to try. All you need are popcorn kernels, a variety of beans, glue, and a long candle. If you're able to find a colorful variety of beans, it will make a very lovely decoration for your Thanksgiving table!
Indian corn napkin rings: Here's a cute craft that looks complicated but is actually simple. You'll need toilet paper or paper towel rolls, some acrylic paints in Thanksgiving colors, and a pencil. The trick to making it look like corn? Your kiddo will use a pencil eraser to "stamp" a pattern onto the painted roll!
Turkey hat: Everyone loves hats! Ok, maybe not, but these turkey hats are adorable, easy to make, and will make your kiddo happy (not to mention they provide a perfect holiday photo op). You most likely have the needed materials already (cereal boxes, glue sticks, construction paper), so give it a try!
Paper cup turkeys: Turkeys are a big decorating and craft staple for Thanksgiving! For this craft, you'll need paper cups (styrofoam works, too), acrylic paints in fall colors, and some crafting essentials like glue, pom poms, and wiggly eyes. The result is a cute and colorful turkey that you will proudly display!
Garland of leaves: This is a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving all month long. Cut out leaf shapes from colored construction paper (think fall leaves). Each day, ask your child what he or she is thankful for on a leaf and attach it to a string that is hung across a wall. Have all family members participate in it, as well as guests that are celebrating the holiday with you. A great reminder of all you have to be thankful for!
Thanksgiving placemats: Have your kids help decorate the table by making these woven paper placemats! Use construction paper in fall colors to create a unique and easy craft that your guests will surely admire.
Fingerprint turkey place cards: Etiquette experts always say that place cards save guests the trouble of trying to figure out where to sit. Have your child help out by creating fingerprint turkeys on cards this year! Use stamp pads in brown and gold to create the body, and markers to finish the face. Then you can write the names on (or let your kiddos practice their handwriting skills!).
Pilgrim hat craft: This craft can double as a decoration and as a place card. All you'll need is a toilet paper roll (are you saving these now on a regular basis?), glue, markers, and a few more items. Very cute!
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