70 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids to Make at the Table

This one definitely celebrates the season! With a brown paper lunch bag, some fake leaves, and a little creativity, kids can twist and shape their very own tree. They might even want to write little "I'm thankful for..." notes on each leaf.

Get the tutorial at Coffee Cups and Crayons.

Whether they're making place settings, writing thank-you notes, or just doodling while waiting for dinner, these pens will be a hit! They'll wrap colorful duct tape around the pen and cut in a special pattern to make the "feathers." And the cup holding the pens acts as the turkey's body.

Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.

Let little hands leave a festive mark with this craft. Using a variety of paint colors and their fingertips,they can create vibrant mini pumpkins. It’s an easy keepsake that’s as cute as it is creative!

Get the tutorial at One Little Project.

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Here's a way for them to celebrate the true meaning of the holiday! Each colorful feather holds something they’re thankful for—family, friends, pizza, you name it. As they build their turkey, they’ll build appreciation, too.

Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.

Bring a little autumn magic indoors using tissue paper, wax paper, and a simple leaf template. These vibrant, light-catching artworks will look beautiful in any window, and lets their creativity shine—literally!

Get the tutorial at Mom On Timeout.

Their little paint-covered handprints turn into turkey feathers for this sweet craft. Laminated or not, it makes a fun and personal touch to their spot at the Thanksgiving table.

Get the tutorial at I Heart Arts N Crafts.

This cute centerpiece craft will really make the kiddos feel like they're celebrating! Create the turkey with white paper lunch bags and then stuff it with colorful tissue paper confetti.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY!.

Everyone will want a slice of this craft! It's as easy as pie to make, too. You'll just need plenty of cardstock, cardboard, scissors, and a glue gun.

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

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These adorable paper pumpkins are decorations, treat holders, and place cards—all in one! Just fill them with Thanksgiving-themed sweets like candy corn, write your guests' names on the leaves, and place one at each seat.

Get the tutorial at Club Crafted.

Your kiddos will gobble this one right up... literally! Make the sweet turkey treats in less than five minutes with items like coffee filters, ribbon, googly eyes, colored paper, and Tootsie Roll Pops!

Get the tutorial at Happiness is Homemade.

This adorable little guy might just be the tur-key to our hearts. To make your own, you'll need mini wood slices, glitter washi tape, googly eyes, and a few other craft items!

Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.

Get ready to make some room at the Thanksgiving table for a little whimsy! We think your kids will love making this fairy pumpkin craft just as much as you love looking at it.

Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.

Not to be corny, but this craft would look all kinds of cute hanging on your fridge after the kids make it. Start by dividing popcorn kernels into plastic bags and then add paint to each bag. Shake them up then glue those colored kernels to the paper corn.

Get the tutorial at Coffee Cups and Crayons.

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Here's one that's just as useful as it is fun. Gather up toilet paper or paper towel rolls then decorate them using fabric, ribbon, twine, and other embellishments like leaves, beads, buttons, faux flowers, and more. The kids will love seeing their creations spread across the table.

Get the tutorial at Happiness is Homemade.

While these decorative pumpkins look fancy, they're actually pretty simple to make! Once you've added succulents and moss, use them as charming centerpieces on the big day.

Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.

A keepsake you can pull out on Thanksgiving year after year—and put to good use, too. First, let the kids create their handprint art using paint, then you can use paint pens to write a greeting or the date.

Get the tutorial at I Heart Arts N Crafts.

Light up your Thanksgiving table or mantle with a few of these adorable mason jar lanterns. You'll decorate the jars by adding fabric leaves with Mod Podge.

Get the tutorial at One Little Project.

This isn't your usual place card craft—it's a kid-friendly one! These cute turkeys are given a sophisticated touch with decorative feathers for the tail. Plus, they make a fun toy for after dinner.

Get the tutorial at Average But Inspired.

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