100+ Easy Preschool Thanksgiving Crafts [With Free Templates]
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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.
Turkey Crafts For Kids
Start the fun with this paper plate turkey craft that’s cute, easy, and perfect for little ones. It’s a great way to review colors, build fine motor skills, and learn about the parts of a turkey.
Preschoolers will love this cute and easy turkey popsicle stick craft. Download the free template to make this fun activity in no time!
This turkey gnome craft helps kids boost creativity and fine motor skills as they cut, glue, and color. Add googly eyes for an extra touch of fun!
If your family loves recycled crafts, they’ll enjoy this toilet paper roll turkey craft! It’s a simple Thanksgiving idea for children using materials you already have at home.
Little ones will have a blast making a turkey headband craft with a printable template available in two versions. Use the ready-to-cut design or the black-and-white version for them to color and personalize their own.
This handprint turkey craft is one of our most popular on the entire blog because it makes a wonderful keepsake. All you need are little hands, paper, glue, and scissors.
Let the kiddos gobble gobble around the house after they make this paper bag turkey craft. It’s simple and comes with a free printable template.
Get little ones ready for some festive fun with this turkey handprint card craft. It’s a creative way to build fine motor skills and keep them entertained while you prepare the Thanksgiving dinner!
Turn name practice into art by creating a Turkey Name Craft that proudly displays each letter. It’s both personal and festive for little creators.
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This Thanksgiving, have kids create a paper strip turkey craft with colorful loops of paper for the tail feathers!
Bring nature into craft time with the Turkey Leaf Craft. Real or paper leaves make the perfect feathers for a rustic, autumn look.
The Cupcake Liner Turkey Craft gives everyday baking supplies a new life. Layer the liners into feathers for a textured, eye-catching turkey.
Your little turkeys will have a great time making this torn paper turkey craft. They can tear colorful paper and glue the pieces onto the free template to create their own festive masterpiece.
Turn a simple cup into a holiday favorite with the Turkey Paper Cup Craft. Add eyes, feathers, and a beak for an instant table decoration.
Send warm wishes with an Easy Turkey Card Craft that’s both heartfelt and fun to make. It’s a sweet project for sharing with friends, teachers or family.
This accordion turkey craft keeps children entertained while adding a festive flair to your holiday celebration. The best part is folding bright paper into a fun accordion fan to form the turkey’s tail feathers.
Capture sweet memories with a Cute Turkey Photo Craft that features your little turkey’s face at the center. It’s an adorable keepsake perfect for displaying!
The Shape Turkey Craft blends fun and learning as preschoolers piece together circles, triangles, and squares to form their turkey.
Let imagination take the lead with this kid-friendly Turkey Art Project. Paint, color, or decorate your turkey any way you like for a truly one-of-a-kind creation.
Celebrate the season with a Pumpkin Turkey Craft! It’s great for younger kids who can’t carve pumpkins because it’s made out of paper and we have a printable template for you to use.
The Tissue Paper Turkey Craft brings color and texture together as little hands scrunch and glue pieces to create fluffy feathers!
Save time with a Printable Turkey Craft that’s ready to cut, color, and assemble. Perfect for quick classroom activities or a relaxing craft at home.
Encourage little ones to practice gratitude with a Thankful Turkey Craft where each feather lists something they appreciate. It’s a heartfelt activity to celebrate the season of thanks.
Pilgrim Crafts
Looking for pilgrim crafts to make this November? Try this paper bag pilgrim craft using our template and paper bags. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for the holiday season.
Let little ones make this toilet paper roll pilgrim craft with the free template. It’s a great activity to do at home with the kids, in the classroom, or at daycare.
This holiday season, take time to enjoy what truly matters: friends and family. Make lasting memories by creating this paper plate pilgrim craft together while learning about gratitude and the pilgrims’ story.
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Celebrate creativity and history with this handprint pilgrim craft. Kids can make their own pilgrim using simple materials while learning about the past.
Looking for an easy Thanksgiving idea? Try this mayflower handprint craft that lets kids build their own ship, boost creativity, and practice fine motor skills.
Get students excited about history with this pilgrim photo craft! They’ll enjoy adding their photos and making movable arms and legs.
This pilgrim craft for preschoolers is a simple and engaging way for little learners to explore holiday history. With just basic supplies, they’ll enjoy creating their own cheerful pilgrims.
Thanksgiving Harvest Crafts
This corn craft for preschoolers is a simple and cheerful fall harvest activity perfect for little hands. It’s a quick seasonal project that encourages creativity and builds cutting skills.
Make this adorable acorn craft for kids using the free template, cardstock, and pipe cleaners. It’s quick, easy, and fun for all ages!
This pumpkin pie craft lets your kids make a paper slice using glue and our free template. It’s a fun and simple way to enjoy a fall favorite without baking.
Let’s bring the fun of the corn maze home or to the classroom with a creative corn handprint craft that’s sure to be a hit with your little creators.
Keep the fall fun going at home with a paper bag corn craft! Kids of all ages can enjoy creating, bonding, and celebrating the season together.
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.
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Bring the harvest season to life with this colorful Indian corn craft! Students will love creating their own kernels while learning about the beauty of fall’s changing colors and traditions.
Looking for a simple autumn project? This acorn tissue paper craft lets kiddos scrunch, glue, and play with texture while celebrating the charm of the season.
This Paper Plate Acorn Craft turns an ordinary plate into an adorable decoration! Little ones will enjoy cutting, gluing, and creating their own masterpiece.
Make learning personal with this acorn name craft! Children can spell out their names while enjoying a cozy autumn activity that blends creativity and literacy.
Tear, glue, and create with this textured torn paper acorn craft! It’s a kid-friendly sensory art project to explore color and shape while getting into the autumn spirit.
Little hands will love to create their own acorn gnome craft dressed in autumn attire complete with a tiny hat made from an acorn cap.
Grab a lunch sack and transform it into a cute fall keepsake! This acorn paper bag craft is an easy way for students to decorate their own seasonal creation.
Capture a sweet autumn memory with this handprint acorn craft! Children will love seeing their tiny handprints become part of a fun fall art piece!
It’s the perfect time to bring Spookley’s story to life with the Paper Plate Spookley The Square Pumpkin! Students can get creative making their own square pumpkin!
Children will love building their own pumpkins with the Popsicle Stick Pumpkin Craft! It’s a hands-on activity that lets them paint, glue, and decorate while strengthening fine motor skills.
It’s that time of year again when pumpkins meet feelings in the Pumpkin Emotions Craft! Kids can explore emotions while creating expressive pumpkins.
Preschoolers can make this pumpkin headband craft to celebrate the season, add a little something extra to storytime, or wear it simply because it’s fun to dress up.
Making puppets is always a delight, and the Pumpkin Puppet Craft brings that excitement to fall! Kiddos can create their own talking pumpkins for a mini puppet show at home or school.
Students learning to spell their names will enjoy the Pumpkin Name Craft! It’s an engaging project that combines creativity and early literacy in one festive activity.
Keep little hands busy with the Pumpkin Paper Plate Craft! They can paint, cut, and glue their way to a cheerful pumpkin to decorate the fridge or classroom wall.
Celebrate harvest season with the Pumpkin Scarecrow Craft! Children can mix creativity and imagination as they turn their pumpkins into friendly little scarecrows.
Encourage your little pumpkins to create this silly pumpkin craft with a face that will bring on the laughs! This pumpkin will be a funny addition to your fall decorations!
Whether the kids are watching the movie or reading The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin, this Spookley the Square Pumpkin torn paper craft is a perfect way to continue the fun!
This Spookley the Square Pumpkin art project for young kids is a great way to let them use their imaginations and have some fun with watercolors.
Keep that fall excitement going with this torn paper pumpkin craft. Kids will create a cute pumpkin by tearing paper! It’s a great activity to do at home or in the classroom
If your kiddos love visiting the farms in the fall, they’ll love creating this paper bag scarecrow craft as well!
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Scarecrow crafts are a classic way to celebrate the fall season! Try this Scarecrow Headband Craft where children can make and wear their very own harvest-ready scarecrow hat!
This scarecrow handprint craft is perfect for kids of all ages. It’s easy to make and only requires a few supplies that you probably already have around the house.
This paper plate scarecrow craft is a classic autumn project that students will absolutely love! They will be learning, playing, and enjoying the fall season while making memories that’ll last a lifetime.
Gather some popsicle sticks and watch your little ones turn them into the cutest little scarecrows with this Scarecrow Popsicle Stick Craft!
Make crafting easy this season with this printable scarecrow craft! Just print, cut, and assemble to create a cheerful autumn friend ready to brighten up any space.
With this scarecrow gnome craft, preschoolers will make their very own gnome, cleverly dressed up as a cute scarecrow.
Kids can learn to spell their names while making this charming scarecrow name craft! It’s a hands-on way to blend fall fun with early literacy practice.
Scarecrows have always watched over fields, and this goofy scarecrow craft gives the tradition a silly twist! Kiddos will love making one that sticks out its tongue for a good laugh.
Turn your child into their very own little scarecrow with this adorable scarecrow photo craft! It’s a memorable autumn project that makes for a great keepsake.
This chicken scarecrow craft adds a playful twist to your usual fall crafts! Little ones will love mixing farmyard fun with harvest creativity.
Here’s a scarecrow craft with a purr-fect twist! This scarecrow cat craft brings together autumn charm and a love for furry friends.
Your students will absolutely love creating this scarecrow paper cup craft using a few simple supplies and our free template!
Recycle those toilet paper rolls into adorable scarecrows! This Scarecrow Toilet Paper Roll Craft is an eco-friendly craft that keeps little creators busy and proud of their creation.
Help preschoolers learn about shapes while creating a friendly scarecrow! This easy shape scarecrow craft blends simple learning with seasonal crafting fun.
Kids will have so much fun creating their own scarecrow dog craft to make an adorable dog look like a scarecrow!
Thanksgiving Book Crafts
Do your kiddos love Pete the Cat? They’ll have fun making this Pete the Cat Thanksgiving craft while building fine motor skills and learning about holiday traditions.
Another Pete the Cat activity they will love is transforming him into a scarecrow! This Pete The Cat Scarecrow Craft is a clever way to mix storytime fun with seasonal crafting.
Inspired by the story, we have an adorable project to do with the kids either at home or in the classroom! This Little Acorn craft captures one of the stages of the acorn’s life when he’s buried in the ground.
Let little ones blend storytelling with creativity in this There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed the Turkey craft. It’s a simple, fun way to connect with the story while building fine motor and scissor skills.
In the book Turkey Trouble, a clever turkey hides from dinner with silly disguises. Bring the story to life with this Turkey Trouble craft featuring his funny pizza delivery look.
Disguise The Turkey Ideas
These turkey disguise project ideas offer a fun and creative twist on the traditional Thanksgiving craft where kids help “save the turkey” by giving it a clever disguise so it will not end up on the dinner table.
Using ready-to-print templates, children can transform their turkeys into all kinds of imaginative characters such as a unicorn, Santa, popcorn bucket, pirate, pilgrim, or even a bright rainbow or flamingo.
Each Thanksgiving turkey disguise craft inspires kids to think creatively, develop fine motor skills, and have fun with a seasonal project. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool art lessons, or family crafting at home, these disguises make adorable keepsakes that capture each child’s creativity year after year.
Which one will your kids be most excited to make?
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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.
Hi! Which template are you talking about? This post is a roundup of all of our Thanksgiving craft ideas.
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Thanks!
I can’t find the template for the turkey popsicle stick craft anywhere.
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.
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Cute!
Thanks so much!
Great classroom ideas!
Thanks! I’m glad you think so!
The crafts are bright cheerful and easy for my prekinders to do themselves
Awesome! It’s great to hear your students are having fun with them!!
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No problem 🙂
I watch toddlers, and I think they’re amazing. Easy to make with the little ones.
Sounds busy! So glad you liked these ideas!