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19 Easy Preschool Thanksgiving Crafts [With Free Templates]

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year to come together as a family and make some special memories! If you’ve got little ones at home, they’ll love creating any one of these preschool Thanksgiving crafts.

They’re simple, fun, and quick to make. On top of that, there are no weird supplies to buy, and they come with a free printable template!

Just gather the kids, grab a pumpkin snack, and make any one (or all) of these easy Thanksgiving crafts!

We love holidays here at Simple Everyday Mom, so be sure to look through all of these fun Thanksgiving craft activities for kids.

Printable Thanksgiving Crafts For Kids

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Do kids love popsicle stick activities? If so, they’ll have a blast making this simple and cute turkey popsicle stick craft. Be sure to download the free template so this fun Thanksgiving DIY can be recreated easily!

Everyone loves a good turkey day activity! This toilet paper roll pilgrim craft is an easy Thanksgiving project for preschool kids that gets everyone involved. We’ve provided a printable template and instructions on how to make this cute little guy with your students or at home as a family project.

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This paper plate turkey craft is not only cute and fun for the little ones to make but also provides a fun jumping-off point to review colors, work on fine motor skills, and discuss the parts of a turkey. You only need some paper plates and other simple supplies to start—kids of all ages will love this fun activity!

You can’t get enough pilgrim ideas for Thanksgiving, right? This paper bag pilgrim craft is easy to make with our free printable template and paper bags. Be sure to download and make it this November!

Looking for some more Thanksgiving fun and learning for your kids? Look no further than this Thanksgiving fun bundle! It’s packed with 79 pages of Thanksgiving-themed worksheets, do a dot printables, family activities, and more.

This is the perfect way to get your kids excited about Thanksgiving and help them learn all about this special holiday. So don’t wait – grab the Thanksgiving printables bundle today!

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This little corn craft for preschoolers could not be any easier! Pick the bubbled version for older preschoolers who are working on cutting skills or the oval one for beginners. They’re an easy Thanksgiving project for preschool kids and take just a few minutes to make. 

If your family loves recycled activities, they’ll have a blast making this toilet paper roll turkey craft! We love PreK Thanksgiving ideas that are simple for young children to make and use up materials we already have on hand.

You can also use brand new cardboard tubes and display the finished project on the kids’ Thanksgiving table.

This funny pilgrim craft for preschoolers is a fabulous activity that can also be educational! Read to them a fun book about the first Thanksgiving, then make this great DIY at home. 

This turkey headband craft is great fun to create and comes with a free printable template in two versions! Download the craft version to make one like the one in the picture above, or print out the black-and-white version for kids to color in.

This handprint turkey craft is one of our most popular on the entire blog because it’s adorable and makes a great keepsake! To make this easy activity, you only need your kid’s little hands and basic supplies, like construction paper, glue, and scissors.

Make this turkey with traditional fall colors, or go wild with a rainbow turkey. Any way your kids can imagine, these cute turkeys will turn out lovely!

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Nothing says Thanksgiving like pumpkin pie, pumpkin cookies, and pumpkin bread! Make this cute pumpkin craft for preschoolers with your kiddos, and talk about how we use pumpkins during the fall.

Let the kids gobble gobble around the house after they make this paper bag turkey craft. It’s simple and comes with a free printable template.

How cute is this little acorn guy?! Download the free template, gather your card stock and pipe cleaners, and make this acorn craft for kids with your preschooler! Older kids will also have a lot of fun making this, and they’ll love the way their little acorn buddy turns out.

This gingerbread man turkey disguise is an adventure in imagination, perfect for your kids! It’s a joyride into a world of whimsy. Fall projects like this encourage them to boost their problem-solving skills and flex their fine motor skills.

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Are your kids ready to dive into a sea of fun this Thanksgiving? This disguise a turkey mermaid craft is an enchanting adventure that lets kiddos’ imaginations swim wild! It is also a great way to boost fine motor skills and follow directions. So get them ready to make some waves this holiday season!

Get your kids ready for a gobble-good time! This turkey handprint card craft is a fun-filled adventure that lets them express their artistic side while working on those fine motor skills. It’s also the perfect way to keep young kids busy while you prepare Thanksgiving dinner!

Step into a world of creativity and history this Thanksgiving! This handprint pilgrim craft is an exciting journey into history. Kids can create their very own pilgrim using simple materials. It is also a great way to learn about the past in a hands-on manner while having fun.

This paper plate pilgrim craft is a joy-filled blend of color, history, and fun! It’s more than just a activity – it’s a hands-on way for kids to develop their fine motor skills, exercise their imaginations, and learn about the first Thanksgiving in an engaging way.

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Are you looking for some easy Thanksgiving ideas? Our mayflower handprint craft is a fun-filled journey that brings the story of the pilgrims to life. Kids get to flex their creative muscles as they bring their very own Mayflower ship to life. It also exercises their imagination while working on those all-important fine motor skills.

This turkey gnome craft is a fun way for kids to flex their creative muscles and boost their fine motor skills. As they cut, glue, and color their way to a whimsical gnome, they’re not just creating Thanksgiving decorations but also exercising hand-eye coordination and focus. If they want, your kids could even add some googly eyes to this fun project!

Get your kids ready for a fun-filled historical journey with this pilgrim photo craft! It’s about bringing history to life in the most straightforward way. Kids will absolutely love adding their own photos and designing movable arms and legs for their pilgrims.

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Are your kids fans of Pete the Cat? Well, they’re in for a treat! They can bring their favorite storybook character to life with this Pete the Cat Thanksgiving craft. While they’re busy creating, they’re also sharpening their fine motor skills and learning about the traditions of Thanksgiving.

It’s time for kids to dive into a world where storytelling meets creativity. This There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed the Turkey craft is more than just a fun-filled activity—it’s a doorway to imagination. It is a simple way for kids to connect with the beloved story while sharpening their fine motor and scissor skills.

Which one will your kids be most excited to make?

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Maddi coutley

Sunday 24th of November 2024

I printed this off last week and my class did these. I laminated them and one got ruined so I went to reprint it for that child and it will not let me download. I have tried looking for the picture that says unlock and I am signed in.

Sam

Monday 25th of November 2024

Hi! Which template are you talking about? This post is a roundup of all of our Thanksgiving craft ideas.

LR

Thursday 21st of November 2024

bello

Sam

Friday 22nd of November 2024

Thanks!

Heather

Wednesday 20th of November 2024

I can't find the template for the turkey popsicle stick craft anywhere.

Sam

Wednesday 20th of November 2024

You can use the subheadings to find the area of the locked image. If you are a free SEM+ Grow subscriber, please login (by clicking the “login or sign up free to unlock” button on the image) and it'll unlock the download image. If not, you can sign up for free and it'll also unlock.

chali

Tuesday 12th of November 2024

Thank you

Sam

Wednesday 13th of November 2024

No problem ◡̈

Amy

Monday 6th of November 2023

Cute!

Sam

Monday 6th of November 2023

Thanks so much!

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