Thanksgiving Turkey Preschool Craft

Here’s a classic paper plate Thanksgiving turkey craft that’s cute and easy to make with your preschoolers. Pre-cut the pieces out beforehand.

Materials:

• A paper plate cut in half
• Brown, yellow, red, white, and black craft paper
• Various colored tissue paper cut into 1 inch squares.
• Glue
• Scissors

Directions:

1. Cut a medium sized circle from brown paper, a small diamond shape for the beak and feet from yellow paper, a waddle from red, and white and black circles for eyes.
2. Spread glue over the paper plate half and cover with colorful tissue paper squares for the tail feathers.
3. Glue the brown circle on the front hanging down the bottom for the head.
4. Glue on the eyes, waddle, and beak(or use google eyes or eye stickers).
5. Glue the feet on the back at the bottom.
6. Allow to dry.

Fall Pumpkin with Seeds Craft

For Fall or Thanksgiving you could make a little pumpkin craft like this and use real pumpkin seeds.

Materials:

• Orange, yellow, and brown construction paper
• Pumpkin seeds
• Glue
• Scissors

Directions:

1. Find a simple half pumpkin template or trace your own.
2. Trace and cut the pumpkin from orange paper.
3. Trace and cut out a slightly smaller inside piece from yellow paper and glue onto the orange piece.
4. Cut out a brown stem and glue on the back.
5. Glue pumpkin seeds on the front of your pumpkin.

Paper Plate Collage Apple Craft

Here's a simple apple craft to do with your preschoolers or little ones.

Materials:

• Paper plate
• Red construction paper torn into little pieces
• A little brown and green construction paper
• Scissors
• Pencil or crayon
• Glue

Directions:

1. Beforehand cut a little notch in the paper plate to resemble an apple.
2. Spread glue all over the front of the paper plate and cover in the red paper pieces.
3. Cut a little stem from brown paper and glue to the back.
4. Cut a green leaf and glue on the top.
5. Cut a little worm from green paper and glue on the front and draw a smiley face. You could partially cover the worm with red paper to make it look like he’s coming out of a hole.

Puffy Paint Earth Day Craft

If you're looking for a good Earth Day craft or doing a unit on space, here's a great craft idea. It's a shaving cream, puffy paint Earth.

Materials:

• shaving cream
• shallow tray
• blue and green paint
• craft stick
• card stock
• black sheet of construction paper

Directions:

1. Cut a large circle from white card stock.
2. Fill a shallow tray with shaving cream.
3. Dribble blue and green paint on top of the shaving cream.
4. Use a craft stick to gently mix the colors on top(not too much).
5. Press the white circle on top of the cream and gently press down.
6. Peal off the circle to reveal the Earth.
7. Place Earth on a table and use a craft stick or squeegee to wipe off the excess cream and paint. This is an important step as if you don't, the the paint will be too thick and become a flaky mess when dry.
8. Allow Earth to dry, then glue on a sheet of black paper to look like the Earth in space.
9. Add a special Earth Day title or message if desired.

You could use the same idea and mix different colors for other planets like Mars or Jupiter. You could even make a whole Solar System for your class.

Homemade Christmas Crafts for Kids

Big thanks to our friends over at Mavens with some crafty ideas for a British style Christmas!

Christmas Crafts for Kids

With so much to buy and prepare for Christmas, finding a happy balance between saving money and spending quality time with friends and family can be a lot easier said than done. But that’s where crafting comes in. Creating your own Christmas decorations, stockings, canapés, and crackers is not only a fun way to keep the kids happy and entertained, but also allows you to tick off that mounting to-do list at the same time.

There’s a wealth of online activities for kids to inspire you this festive season, from great Christmas markets to magic Santa’s grottos, so hunting down something fun to do with your children isn’t tricky. Just to get you started, we’ve tracked down five fab festive and crafty activities for kids to help you on your way to a happy, homemade Christmas:

1. Make your own… Christmas stockings 

Spending money on something to hold all your Christmas presents can seem a little silly, especially when it’s so easy to make one at home. From pillowcases to over-the-knee socks, there’s no rule on what a stocking’s shape or size should be – so there’s no limit on how creative you can be! The secret to a great stocking is in the decoration. Red, green, and gold are the most festive colours, and these all can be achieved through paint, picture collages, stitch work, or fabric dye. Paint, glue, or stitch your child’s name onto the stocking for a personal touch, and then go-all out with the sequins. They’ll be so excited to dive in and discover what’s inside!

2.                       Make your own… Christmas cards and gift labels

Buying Christmas cards for all your friends and family is not only expensive, but also bad for the environment. So why not make your own instead? You only need some coloured card, a glue stick, and some felt-tip pens to get started. Glitter, ribbons, stickers, and sequins are ideal for when you need to throw in a festive sparkle. Old magazines, newspapers, and last year’s Christmas cards are great for cutting out Christmassy pictures, and these can also be used to make wonderful personalised gift labels. Simply cut a piece of card into a rectangular shape and glue a Christmas image on one side. Or glue the image onto the card and cut around it to create something really unique. Then all you need to do is pierce a hole in one end, loop through some ribbon, and voila: one beautiful homemade gift label.  

3.                       Make your own… Christmas crown

Creating and decorating hats is a fantastic activity for kids, as it is extremely easy – and they’ll just love being King or Queen for the day in their Christmas crowns. First cut out long rectangular strips of coloured or metallic card (gold or silver is best). Then cut a zig-zag pattern down one edge, so that you are creating a series of mini spikes – just like you’d expect on the top of a crown. These crowns can then be given to the children to decorate however they like, before the two ends are taped together to fit snuggly around their head.

4.                       Make your own… Christmas crackers

Every dinner table needs dressing up for Christmas, so why not make yours extra-special with personalised crackers? Simply fill an old toilet roll with a small gift (nail varnish, jewellery, gardening seeds, lottery tickets, luxury chocolates etc.), a cheesy joke, and your own handmade Christmas crown. Snappers can be bought online or from craft shops, and then threaded through the cracker before you wrap it with tissue paper. Finally, tie at both ends with a piece of string or ribbon. Writing the recipient’s name on the outside is another good idea; it not only ensures you remember who should get which cracker, but also creates handy place cards for the table too!

5.                       Make your own… Christmas snacks

Christmas and feasting go hand in hand, but all that food and entertaining can be exhausting and expensive. Creating your own Christmas party food is not only a great way to save money, but it will also help your kids develop an interest in cooking and encourage them to learn basic skills in the kitchen. From feta and cucumber bites to mini chocolate brownies, there’s no end to the number of quick online recipes around. One of these failsafe party foods is Christmas cocktail sausages – simply coat the sausages in sticky honey and sesame seeds, then bake in a warm oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cheap, easy and so, so delicious: Christmas is served!

Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids 2014

Here's an awesome round-up of 9 great Thanksgiving crafts for kids courtesy of our friends at Easy Crafts for Kids Gobble gobble!

It’s that time of year… yummy turkeys and giving thanks to all we have! Here are nine fun and easy Thanksgiving crafts for kids:

1. Handprint Turkey

A fun way to use your hands to make a cute little turkey decoration.

   2. Paperbag Turkey  

A unique centerpiece and appetizer for the big dinner.

3. Pilgrim Hat Namecards

A festive way to label where everyone needs to sit.

4. Festive Napkin Holders 

Recycled fun decorations to hold your napkins.

5. Paper Roll Turkey 

Another cute turkey decoration.

6. Turkey Appetizer holder

Another recycled way to hand out some appetizers.

7. Give Thanks Banner

Homemade banner full of thank you

8. Coloring Pages

How about a few hand drawn printable coloring pages.

 8. Pumpkin Centerpiece

A simple and easy craft but a beautiful centerpiece.

Don’t forget to always check back on all occasions and see what our Crafty Critters are up to!

m&m Thanksgiving Turkey Template

Visit the awesme site Toddler Approved below for the free printable template for this m&m turkey dot matching activity. The kids will love putting on the candies, eating them off and doing it again. Gobble gobble.

Toddler Approved

Thanksgiving Word Family Turkeys Craft

Turn regular turkeys into a un reading lesson with word families like -ig, or -all. The turkey has the root and the tail feathers have a word that matches. you could even turn this into a matching activity to do again and again. Visit the great site below for the full directions.

Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas

Thanksgiving DIY Native American Costume Craft

Get creative this Thanksgiving. Turn an old cardboard box into a cute Native American vest for your little ones. This is great to do a play on the Pilgrims and Indians. Visit the site below for the complete tutorial.

Mom it Forward

Thanksgiving Egghead Turkey Craft

I've seen growing grass in an egg before, but this is the first time they were made into turkeys. What a cute and eco-friendly idea. Follow the link for the full tutorial and more pics.

Growing a Jeweled Rose

Thanksgiving Footprint Cornucopia Craft

It just goes to show, a footprint can be turned into almost anything. I've seen many cornucopia crafts, but this is the first footprint one. Great idea. Follow the link below for more details.

Still Playing School

Thanksgiving Coffee Filter Turkey Craft

Use colored water, an eyedropper, an coffee filters to create rainbow turkey tail feathers for Thanksgiving. Follow the link for the full details.

Play Dr. Mom

Thanksgiving Leaf Garland Craft

I've seen leaf shaped garland before, but what I like about this simple idea is gluing the clothespin on the back to hang up with ease. Visit the link below for more.

Crystal and Co.

Thanksgiving Corn Painting Craft

No, it's not using bubble wrap or other techniques to replicate Indian corn, but to use corn itself as a unique paintbrush. The corn creates all kinds of interesting patterns kids will love. Visit the site below for more.

Enchanted Homeschooling Mom

Thanksgiving Gratitude Board Craft

We all know about advent calenders for Christmas, but how about Thanksgiving. With all the attention on turkey crafts, it's easy to forget the true meaning of the holiday. I really like the concept of this Thanksgiving Gratitude Board with something to be thankful for in an envelope for every day. Follow the link for the complete tutorial. Great idea.

Jellybean Junkyard

Cute Thanksgiving Paper Bag Turkey Craft

Here's a simple, preschool turkey craft for Thanksgiving. Stuff a brown paper bag and tie like a body and head. Then, decorate with a face and tail feathers like a turkey. Follow the link below for the full tutorial.

Crafts N Things

Thanksgiving Turkey Glove Craft

Turn an ordinary glove into a cute turkey puppet for Thanksgiving. Follow the link below for the full tutorial.

Swanky Baby

Thanksgiving Popcorn Turkey Treat

I've seen plastic gloves filled with popcorn for a Halloween novelty treat, but here's a cute variation for Thanksgiving. Fill the fingers with colored paper and the rest with popcorn to make turkey party favors like these. Follow the link for more details.

Good Ideas and Tips

Thanksgiving Leaf Turkey Craft

Fall leaves make the tail feathers in this cute Thanksgiving turkey craft. This is a great preschool activity. Visit the site below for more details.

Baby Center

Kids Thanksgiving Turkey Hat Craft

Use a paper plate to make a cite Thanksgiving turkey hat like this. Follow the link below for the full how to.

Today's Mamma

Thanksgiving Plate Turkey Craft

Use two paper plates to make a turkey pocket craft like this. Hand prints make the tail feathers. Use it to hold your letters or craft supplies. Visit the site below for the full tutorial.


Toddler Approved

Thanksgiving Menorah Turkeys Craft

Here's something unique for all the Jewish kids out there. Combine Thanksgiving and Hanukkah this year with these menorah turkeys. Two hand prints and candle lights make this a fun holiday craft. Visit the site below for this and more great Thanksgiving ideas.

Random Handprints

Thanksgiving/Fall Leaf Cookies Recipe

Here's a colorful and yummy idea for Fall and Thanksgiving. Make multi-colored cookie dough and leaf shaped cookie cutters. Follow the link for the full details and lots of other fun Thanksgiving recipes.

DVO

Funny Thanksgiving Turkey Wreath Craft

This funny Thanksgiving turkey wreath looks like something from Sesame Street and is easier to make than you think. Visit the great site below for the full tutorial and even a video, too.

Baby Rabies 

Pony Beads Indian Corn Craft

Fall colored pony beads and pipe cleaners can be turned int adorable little shucks of Indian corn for fall or Thanksgiving. Visit the site below for the full step by step, how to.

Cutesy Crafts

Thanksgiving Pinecone Turkey Craft

Just a little glue, pipe cleaners, paper and eyes will transform an ordinary pine cone into a cute little turkey like this for Thanksgiving. Follow the link below for more.

Pinterest

Simple Thanksgiving Turkey Craft

Use a brown paper loop as the base for this simple, preschool turkey craft. Decorate a head and tail feathers. This is cute as a table topper, or super size it for a headband and turn your kids into little turkeys.

Adventures of a DIY Mom

Fall Leaf Dream Catcher Craft

Use natural materials to make a great looking dream catcher/mobile craft. This makes a good Fall or Thanksgiving craft activity after a nature walk. Visit the great Mom site below for the full tutorial.

Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas

Thanksgiving Turkey Hat Craft

Here's a fun Thanksgiving turkey craft that's also a costume. Make a simple turkey face. Wrap a big piece of construction paper around your child's head and add tail feathers. This turkey has a paper spring neck. Follow the link below for the full, step by step tutorial. Perfect for preschool.

How We Learn

Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Tree Craft

Here's an awesome recycled craft idea for Christmas. Decorate three different lengths of toilet paper rolls in a triangular formation with a piece at the bottom for a pot and make a cute Christmas tree like this. Attach to a sturdy background and hang up. Follow the link below to this great site for the full tutorial.

Modge Podge Rocks

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Thanksgiving Felt Turkey Matching Game

Here's another great moor skill activity for kids they can play again an again. Visit the site below for the free printable cads. Kids choose a card and match the felt pieces the same way. Each turkey is different.

Teach Beside Me

Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Face Game

Visit the great site below for this free printable Halloween Jack-O-Lantern game. Choose a card and assemble the felt pieces to match. Kids will be entertained for hours with this simple activity.

Teach Beside Me

Thanksgiving Dot Printables

Here's a set of 10 free Thanksgiving and fall related dot printables. Images include a boy and girl Pilgrims and Indians and fall food. The beautiful, full color worksheets can be used in a variety of ways. You can color them directly with markers or paint pens, use dot stickers, stamps, or small countables. Visit the great site below to download the full set.

Crystal and Co.