20 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Preschoolers
Kids of a younger age will love these fun activities.
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Thanksgiving is all about fun, family, and feeling grateful—and what better way to celebrate than with a little holiday crafting? Keeping the little ones entertained while you prep for the big feast can be a breeze with these fun and easy Thanksgiving crafts for preschoolers. From colorful handprint turkey crafts to playful pumpkin decorations, these projects will have kids engaged and excited. Plus, they're simple enough for even the tiniest hands to handle, making them a win-win for parents and caregivers.
As your little ones dive into these projects, they'll be creating decorations and keepsakes that can be enjoyed year after year. Whether it's a vibrant doily turkey with a watercolor-inspired effect or an adorable toilet paper roll turkey with patterned feathers, each craft on this list will bring such a special touch to your holiday celebrations. So, grab your craft supplies, let the kids' imaginations run wild, and get ready for a season of fun and creativity!
Get creative with the kids:
Turkey Lollipops
These turkey Tootsie Pops are a cute way to bring a little festive cheer to your Thanksgiving celebration. Let the kids show off their creativity while they enjoy a sweet Thanksgiving treat!
Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.
Thankful Hands
These thankful hands are the perfect way for tiny artists to express their gratitude. To recreate them, have your little ones trace and cut out hand shapes from a beige foam sheet, decorate with "Give Thanks" stickers or printouts, and glue them together with a low-temp glue gun for a fun and easy Thanksgiving craft!.
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
Beaded Pipe Cleaner Ornamental Corn
Turn pipe cleaners and beads into a colorful corn craft that will look lovely on your Thanksgiving table. This easy project lets kids experiment with colors and make their own special Thanksgiving decorations.
Get the tutorial at One Little Project.
Cornucopia Treats
Give the traditional cornucopia a sweet update with sugar cones and candy! These treats not only capture the spirit of the classic Thanksgiving icon but also add a playful and delicious touch to your Thanksgiving spread.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Pipe Cleaner Beaded Pumpkin
Create the cutest little pumpkin using nothing but pipe cleaners and beads! This simple craft turns basic supplies into a vibrant decoration that can be displayed all through the fall.
Get the tutorial at One Little Project.
Turkey Windsocks
If you have a couple of leftover coffee cans lying around, you’re halfway to making these fun turkey windsocks! Just decorate the cans with turkey features and add colorful streamers or strips of fabric.
Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.
Turkey Glove Puppet
Turn a simple glove into a fun turkey puppet this Thanksgiving! The fun doesn't end with decorating—kids will also love bringing their puppets to life for a festive holiday performance.
Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.
Wood Slice Turkey
This simple and rustic project will bring a touch of nature and creativity to your holiday decor. To make your own, you'll just need mini wood slices, glitter washi tape, googly eyes, and a few other craft items.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Paper Corn Craft
Get the holiday party popping with a fun paper corn craft! You'll start by placing popcorn kernels and different color paints in plastic bags. Shake them up, then glue those colored kernels to the paper corn.
Get the tutorial at Coffee Cups and Crayons.
Torn Paper Turkeys
Kids will love ripping and gluing colorful paper to create this adorable torn paper turkey. With each torn piece, they’ll make a one-of-a-kind turkey that showcases their creativity.
Get the tutorial at Coffee Cups and Crayons.
Pine Cone Turkey
It's easy to love the vibrant feathers on this pine cone turkey! Add as many feathers as you like for cheerful pops of color.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Handprint Turkey Placemats
Make Thanksgiving dinner extra special with handprint turkey placemats that are both fun and functional! These adorable crafts add a personal touch to your table setting and keep the little ones entertained.
Get the tutorial at Meaningful Mama.
Yarn Pumpkins
Transform balloons and yarn into adorable pumpkins with this fun and easy craft. To make your own, wrap orange yarn around balloons with a glue mixture, then pop the balloon to reveal charming pumpkins that hold their shape perfectly.
Get the tutorial at One Little Project.
Toilet Paper Roll Turkey
A toilet paper roll turkey is a classic Thanksgiving craft, but this version kicks it up a notch with vibrant patterned scrapbook paper for the feathers!
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
Doily Turkey
Create these vibrant turkeys by coloring doilies with fall hues and using water to create a watercolor-inspired bleed effect. Once they're dry, simply glue on a turkey body and attach googly eyes.
Get the tutorial at Meaningful Mama.
Handprint Owls
These adorable handprint owls capture the cozy, whimsical spirit of fall. To make your own, simply trace your kids' hands on colored paper, then let them decorate with faux feathers, paper eyeballs, and a tiny yellow beak.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids.
Handprint Turkey Canvas
Make your kids' handprint turkeys last even longer by by putting them on a canvas instead of paper. This simple craft turns their artwork into a lasting Thanksgiving keepsake.
Get the tutorial at A Night Owl.
Happy Thanksgiving Coloring Pages
Here’s a simple way to keep the little ones entertained while you cook: Print out a few of these festive coloring pages and let their imaginations soar!
Get the tutorial at The Turquoise Home.
Paper Plate Cornucopia
Create a festive paper plate cornucopia with this simple glue-and-draw project. Glue plates together to form the shape, and then add colorful fruit drawings to the top plate for a vibrant Thanksgiving decoration.
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
Gobbling Turkey Craft
The kids will get a kick out of this one! Once they've completed this cute craft, hang it up in their rooms and watch their faces light up when they pull the string and hear a real gobbling sound.
Get the tutorial at Meaningful Mama.
Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment, holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.
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