Thanksgiving can be downright overwhelming. Between cleaning, shopping, and preparing the feast, it can be hard to keep tabs on your favorite little guys.
To help you keep your sanity while you wait for the pecan pie to be ready, we’ve rounded up a list of the perfect Thanksgiving gifts for boys.
Whether they’re into arts and crafts, games, or nature, you’re sure to find something that will make them smile in this Thanksgiving gift guide.
From scavenger hunts to brain teasers, and activity sets, these gifts will have the whole family giggling all afternoon.
And isn’t that something we can all be grateful for?
Read on below for our favorite ideas and also be sure to check out all of our unique kids gifts for more.
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If you’re looking for a fun Thanksgiving tradition that will get the whole family off the couch, try this delightful gratefulness activity kit.
Give each guest a feather and encourage them to write what they’re most grateful for. Then, after dinner is over, ask everyone in the party to read what they’re all thankful for this holiday season. Plus, this adorable piece of décor can jazz up any Thanksgiving table!
A great way to get the boys busy while you enjoy some adult conversation is with an all-time classic that never gets old. But since it’s Thanksgiving Day, instead of a donkey, they’ll have to try to pin a hat on a turkey. Whoever comes closer to sticking the hat in the right spot, wins. The box comes with a large poster, 24 hat stickers, an eye mask, and everything you need to play this fun game.
Surprise the little chefs in the family with this zero-fuzz cookie kit. You’ll get 12 large undecorated cookies, plus decorating icing, 3 containers full of sprinkles, decorating tools, and a paper base. It’s the perfect gift for little chefs who aren’t ready to handle an oven yet.
Kids will get a kick out of this Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt printable that’s all kinds of family-friendly fun. Similar to a traditional scavenger hunt, your little pilgrims will have to collect clues and turkey pieces to build their own turkey before the other team is done. Best of all? It’s a great gift for siblings to solve together! All you need to do is print a copy in your home printer and you’re all set.
Kids will feel like grownups when they sit together at their own table on Thanksgiving. As they set the napkins, cutlery, and food, they’ll get a sense of achievement and feel proud of helping their family. And if you want to make Thanksgiving dinner extra special, you can print individual tags with their names. This picnic table is super easy to set up and can fit 4 children comfortably.
This huge book of riddles and brain teasers will take Thanksgiving fun to the very next level. It’s perfect for ages 6 to 12, and it comes with 300 riddles and trick questions that will have the little ones learning and laughing all at once. But don’t let that fool you! The riddles and brain teasers are so good, the whole family will want to join in on the fun.
The perfect gift for young artists, this set of Thanksgiving crayons allows them to express themselves and create art anywhere they go. The box includes 5 to 6 crayons shaped like pumpkins or leaves, and they come in a nifty gift box with a ribbon. Best of all? It’s under $20.
Sack races are a great way to get the whole family together for some after-dinner fun! Back in the day, we used gigantic potato sacks to race with our childhood friends. Since those aren’t easy to come by anymore, you can just get it online in one crafty little pack.
Gather the kids and help them step into their bag, pulling it upwards towards their waist. The more people join, the more hilarious it’ll be! In order to win, participants have to hop their way towards the finish line while keeping both feet inside and one hand on the sack.
This Montessori puzzle is a great educational gift for kids who are excited about the fall. Not only does it help children work on their shape recognition skills, but as they flip the pieces and try to place them in the right position, they’ll also develop memory, visual-spatial skills, and hand-to-eye coordination.
Which gift ideas is your favorite? Do you have something else you would add to this list? Let us know in the comments below!
More Fall Activities
- Thanksgiving Do A Dot Printables
- Disguise A Turkey Printable
- Turkey Worksheets For Kids
- Name Turkey Craft
Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump and more. Read more.