8 Thanksgiving Crafts for Toddlers

By Roxanna Coldiron
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Keep little ones occupied ahead of the family feast with fun hands-on crafts and activities including leaf and pasta leis, turkeys, and coloring place mats. They're all designed for little hands and big imaginations.
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Paper Turkey Hat

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This festive hat features a turkey plume fit for the holiday spirit. Print out a handful of template copies and they'll be ready to "gobble-gobble" around the house!

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Colorful Pasta-and-Leaf Leis

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Macaroni art just got an upgrade: Show kids how to sandwich twine between two paper leaves with glue, and thread twine through pasta or secure it with knots to create necklaces.

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Thanksgiving Coloring Place Mat

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You print out the place mats. Give them a cup of crayons, and let them quietly scribble and scrawl color into a Thanksgiving scene.

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Acorn Doll "Family"

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These homespun dolls are simple to make and bring big smiles. Before the day of the big feast, go out for an outdoor hike as a family and forage for acorns. Then all you need for this craft are colored pencils and yarn.

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Pop-Cornucopias

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Parents can prep the butcher paper, then let little ones use nontoxic glue sticks to create a cornucopia shape. Fill them with popcorn and enjoy.

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Colorful Paper Turkey Place Cards

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Your toddler can help you set the Thanksgiving table with these simple and adorable colorful turkey-shaped place cards.

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Pilgrim Hats and Bonnets

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Set the stage with these easy-peasy paper hats and bonnets inspired by the Pilgrims. Kids will love to wear these creations at Thanksgiving dinner.

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