Everyone looks forward to Thanksgiving, but sitting through a long meal can be a challenge for kids. A specially decorated kids' table will ensure a pleasant gathering for everyone.

Corn husks are a light but sturdy crafting material perfect for making the head and feathers of these turkeys. Use Hubbard squash (or any other winter squash or gourd) for the turkeys' bodies.

"Carve" this turkey to discover the popcorn surprise inside. A large paper grocery bag forms the body and small lunch bags form the legs.

A miniature Mayflower sets sail on a map tablecloth. Fill the ship with fruits and nuts, and insert the mast and sails.

A feather dresses up a simple twill-tape napkin wrap, which doubles as a headdress during -- and after -- the feast.

Cut a small hole in the center of a 27-inch-long piece of twill tape. Insert a clean feather (available from florists' shops) in the hole, and stitch to secure. Center the feather on the front of a folded napkin, and tie the tape loosely at the napkin's back.

Guide young guests to their seats. Paper boats mark each place at a special table just for kids. With some assistance, kids can assemble the boats and write the names on the name-tag sails.

Felt finger puppets placed atop candy sticks and arranged in containers make a sweet and simple Thanksgiving centerpiece that will keep kids entertained long after the meal ends.

This little gobbler makes a perfect companion for a child's place card.

To make the head and beak, bend a 3-inch piece of brown pipe cleaner, and affix it to the top of a pinecone with craft glue. Glue three feathers (available at crafts stores) near the base. Station one turkey at each setting with a place card.

These place cards beckon kids to their seats and give them something to keep occupied while the turkey is being carved.