Thanksgiving is coming soon. Your preschooler’s little hands are ready to create something special.

Thanksgiving crafts for preschoolers keep kids busy and teach them about the holiday. These projects are simple and fun. Plus, they help build fine motor skills.

I’ve put together craft ideas for you. Each one is easy to follow. Some use items from nature. Others need just paper and glue. All of them bring holiday cheer to your home.

You’ll find crafts for decorating, making keepsakes, and teaching gratitude. Let’s get started!

Nature-Inspired Thanksgiving Crafts for Preschoolers

Nature gives us so many craft materials. Leaves, acorns, pinecones, and twigs work perfectly. Take an autumn walk with your child. Collect items together. Then use them for these projects:

1. Leaf Print Art: Collect fallen leaves. Dip them in paint. Press them on paper to create textured prints.
2. Pinecone Turkeys: Paint pinecones to look like turkey bodies. Add paper or real feathers on top.
3. Acorn Necklaces: String acorns and colorful beads together. Make nature-inspired jewelry.
4. Cornucopia Craft: Use dried leaves, small twigs, and other natural items. Make a mini cornucopia basket.
5. Leafy Thanksgiving Wreath: Collect colorful fall leaves. Glue them to a paper plate ring. Create a beautiful wreath.
6. Pumpkin Stamps: Use orange paint and small pumpkins. Stamp shapes onto paper for fun printmaking.
7. Autumn Tree Collage: Cut out tree shapes from construction paper. Add painted or real leaves for texture.
8. Nature Print Bookmark: Press small leaves or flowers onto paper. Create a personalized bookmark.
9. Mini Pinecone Tree: Use small pinecones as the base. Glue on beads or tiny pom-poms as decorations.
10. Twig Picture Frames: Collect twigs during your walk. Glue them together to create rustic frames for Thanksgiving photos.
11. Leaf Bowl: Use clay and leaves together. Create a decorative bowl to hold small items.
12. Fall Leaf Garland: Collect leaves and punch holes in them. String them together to create a beautiful garland.
13. Pumpkin Patch Collage: Use real or paper pumpkins. Make a fun collage on a large piece of paper.
14. Seed Art: Glue different seeds, like sunflower and pumpkin seeds. Create a Thanksgiving-themed image.
15. Fallen Leaf Mobile: Create a hanging mobile using leaves, twigs, and string. Hang it near a window.

Paper Thanksgiving Crafts for Preschoolers



Paper is cheap and versatile. You probably have some at home already. These paper-based crafts are easy for preschoolers. They need little supervision:

16. Paper Plate Turkeys: Use a paper plate as the turkey’s body. Craft colorful feathers with construction paper.
17. Thankful Tree: Cut out leaf shapes from construction paper. Have your child write or draw something they’re thankful for on each leaf.
18. Pumpkin Paper Garland: Create a garland of paper pumpkins. Hang them on walls or across mantels.
19. Paper Roll Turkeys: Reuse toilet paper rolls. Decorate them with paper feathers. Glue on googly eyes to make turkeys.
20. Thanksgiving Cards: Help your preschooler create homemade cards. Use autumn designs to send to loved ones.
21. Pilgrim Hats: Use construction paper to craft hats for pilgrims. Glue them to a stick for a fun photo prop.
22. Thanksgiving Bingo Cards: Make bingo cards with Thanksgiving-themed images. Play a family game together.
23. Paper Cup Turkeys: Decorate paper cups with feathers, eyes, and a beak. Create cute turkey characters.
24. Gratitude Journals: Create small journals from folded paper. Kids can draw or write what they’re thankful for.
25. Paper Turkey Hats: Use a paper strip to create a turkey headband. Let preschoolers wear them proudly.
26. Pumpkin Faces: Cut out pumpkin shapes. Let kids decorate them with silly faces using markers or stickers.
27. Pilgrim and Native American Dolls: Create simple paper dolls. Dress them in Thanksgiving costumes.
28. Harvest Time Collage: Cut out pictures of autumn foods from magazines. Think pumpkins and corn. Glue them onto paper.
29. Fall Leaf Mobile: Cut out paper leaves in different colors. Attach them to a string for a colorful autumn mobile.
30. Turkey Footprint Craft: Use your child’s footprint as the turkey’s body. Add colorful paper feathers around it.
31. Autumn Paper Puppets: Design simple paper puppets. Make pilgrims, turkeys, or Native Americans.
32. Candy Corn Craft: Make candy corn shapes out of colored paper. Use them as fun decorations.
33. Mini Pilgrim Hats for Dolls: Craft tiny pilgrim hats using paper. Glue them on doll heads for a festive touch.
34. Thanksgiving Place Settings: Use paper to create personalized name cards. Set them at the dinner table.
35. Paper Leaf Shapes: Create various leaf shapes from colored paper. Use them to decorate your house.

Paint and Color Thanksgiving Crafts for Preschoolers



Painting and coloring help preschoolers build creativity. These activities also improve motor skills. Here are some Thanksgiving-themed paint and color projects:

36. Handprint Turkeys: Use your child’s handprint as the turkey’s feathers. Paint the rest of the turkey’s body.
37. Watercolor Fall Leaves: Paint leaves with watercolor. Create vibrant fall decorations.
38. Thanksgiving Coloring Pages: Download or create coloring pages. Use Thanksgiving-themed coloring pages for preschoolers.
39. Pumpkin Painting: Let kids paint real mini pumpkins. Use different colors and designs.
40. Turkey Footprints: Dip your child’s feet in paint. Make footprints and turn them into turkeys.
41. Corn on the Cob Art: Use yellow paint to create corn shapes. Add texture with a corn cob stamp.
42. Autumn Trees: Have your child paint a tree trunk. Then glue on colorful paper leaves.
43. Thanksgiving Cards with Paint: Let kids paint their own Thanksgiving-themed cards. Send them to family.
44. Fall-Themed Sensory Bottles: Fill clear plastic bottles with fall-colored paints. Add small objects, such as leaves or beads.
45. Pumpkin Stamping: Cut a pumpkin in half. Use it as a stamp to create fun prints.
46. Grateful Tree Painting: Use brown paint to create a tree trunk. Have kids paint or draw leaves showing what they’re grateful for.
47. Leaf Painting: Dip leaves in paint. Press them on paper for a textured effect.
48. Thanksgiving Family Portrait: Have your child paint a Thanksgiving family scene. Display it proudly.
49. Pumpkin Face Painting: Paint faces on small pumpkins. Make them funny or spooky.
50. Autumn Leaves Printmaking: Press-painted leaves on paper. Create beautiful prints to hang up.

DIY Thanksgiving Decorations for Preschoolers



These decorations add a festive touch to your home. They’re simple and charming. Best of all, your preschooler can help make them:

51. Mini Pumpkin Centerpieces: Decorate mini pumpkins with paint or fabric. Use them as beautiful centerpieces.
52. Fall Leaf Garland: String leaves together. Create a colorful garland to hang across windows.
53. Turkey Handprint Placemat: Use a handprint turkey design. Make it into a Thanksgiving dinner placemat.
54. Thanksgiving Banner: Create a “Happy Thanksgiving” banner. Use colored paper and string.
55. Pumpkin Spice Scented Sachets: Make sachets with cinnamon sticks and cloves. Give your home a cozy fall scent.
56. Leafy Window Clings: Make colorful leaf-shaped clings. Use them to decorate windows for Thanksgiving.
57. Paper Roll Cornucopia: Create a cornucopia decoration using cardboard tubes. Paint them and fill them with small craft items.
58. Autumn Candle Holders: Decorate glass jars with fall-colored leaves. Add candles inside.
59. Thanksgiving Door Hanger: Create a Thanksgiving-themed door hanger. Use paper or fabric.
60. Harvest-Themed Wreaths: Make wreaths using autumn leaves, small pumpkins, and twigs. Hang them on your front door.
61. Thankful Tree Centerpiece: Use branches to make a tree centerpiece. Hang paper leaves from it with things you’re thankful for written on them.
62. Pinecone Thanksgiving Tree: Glue pinecones onto a wooden stick. Make a tree-like decoration.
63. Cinnamon Stick Turkey: Use cinnamon sticks to create a festive turkey centerpiece. It smells good, too!
64. Corn Husk Dolls: Create small dolls with corn husks. Make a vintage-style Thanksgiving decoration.
65. Pumpkin Basket: Make a pumpkin-shaped basket. Use it to hold candies or other small treats.

Thanksgiving Keepsake Crafts for Preschoolers



Keepsakes help you preserve memories. These crafts create special mementos. Your child will love looking back at them years later:

66. Thankful Handprint Canvas: Create a canvas with your child’s handprints. Write a thankful message on it.
67. Thanksgiving Photo Frame: Decorate a frame with Thanksgiving themes. Use leaves, pumpkins, and turkey images.
68. Memory Jar: Decorate a jar together. Fill it with things you and your child are thankful for. Read them on Thanksgiving.
69. Handprint Turkey Dish Towel: Have your child stamp their handprints onto a towel. Create a turkey design that lasts.
70. Pumpkin Patch Family Portrait: Create a hand-drawn family portrait. Use pumpkins as the background.
71. Thanksgiving Handprint Wreath: Use your child’s handprints to create a wreath. Paint them in fall colors.
72. Gratitude Stone Collection: Collect smooth stones. Paint words of gratitude on each one.
73. Turkey Handprint Ornament: Make an ornament using your child’s handprint. Hang it on your Thanksgiving tree or keep it for years.
74. Thanksgiving Time Capsule: Create a small time capsule. Include drawings, notes, and photos from this Thanksgiving.
75. Personalized Thanksgiving Plate: Use a plain white plate. Have your child decorate it with permanent markers. Bake it to set the design.

Fun Thanksgiving Games and Activities for Preschoolers



Games keep kids engaged and active. These Thanksgiving activities are both fun and educational:

76. Turkey Bowling: Use empty cans decorated to look like turkeys. Bowl with a small pumpkin.
77. Pin the Feather on the Turkey: A Thanksgiving twist on the classic party game. Kids love it!
78. Pumpkin Hunt: Hide small pumpkins or turkey figures around the house. Have a fun scavenger hunt.
79. Thanksgiving Bingo: Create a bingo card with Thanksgiving-themed images. Play with the whole family.
80. Corn Toss: Make a corn toss game using bean bags. Create a decorated cardboard corn stalk target.
81. Pumpkin Relay Race: Have a relay race. Children roll a small pumpkin from one end to the other.
82. Turkey Feather Hunt: Hide turkey feathers cut from paper. Let kids find them around the house or yard.
83. Pin the Hat on the Pilgrim: A fun version of “Pin the Tail on the Donkey.” Use pilgrim hats instead.
84. Thanksgiving Word Search: Make a word search with Thanksgiving-related terms. Great for older preschoolers.
85. Cranberry Counting Game: Use cranberries or red beads. Help preschoolers practice counting and sorting.
86. Turkey Memory Game: Create cards with turkey images. Play a fun memory-matching game.
87. Thanksgiving Story Time: Read Thanksgiving books together. Have kids act out the stories.
88. Pumpkin Decorating Contest: Give each child a small pumpkin. See who can decorate it the best.
89. Thanksgiving Charades: Act out Thanksgiving words and activities. Great for giggles!
90. Gratitude Circle: Sit in a circle. Have each person share something they’re thankful for.
91. Thanksgiving Parade Play: Create a mini parade at home. Use homemade instruments and costumes.

Wrapping It Up

Thanksgiving is coming soon. Your preschooler’s little hands are ready to create something special.

Thanksgiving crafts for preschoolers keep kids busy and teach them about the holiday. These projects are simple and fun. Plus, they help build fine motor skills.

I’ve put together craft ideas for you. Each one is easy to follow. Some use items from nature. Others need just paper and glue. Your child will giggle with joy as they make turkeys and pumpkins.

These activities turn ordinary afternoons into special memories. All of them bring holiday cheer to your home.

You’ll find crafts for decorating, making keepsakes, and teaching gratitude. What will you make first? Grab your supplies and start crafting.

Happy Thanksgiving!