These crafts projects are for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school children. The crafts use materials found around the house, like egg cartons, cardboard, paper, boxes, string, crayons, paint, glue, etc.
In the USA, Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. In Canada, Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the second Monday in October.
The first Thanksgiving in the USA was a feast in 1621 shared by the Pilgrims (who had recently settled Plymouth Colony in what is now Massachusetts) and the Wampanoag Indians, who shared their corn, squash, and wild turkeys. This first feast was not repeated until over a decade later. Thanksgiving was declared a national holiday in 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln.
In Canada, Thanksgiving was declared a national holiday by the Canadian Parliament in 1879.
Thanksgiving Recipes:
From a perfect roast turkey with stuffing to pumpkin pies with a twist, these Thanksgiving recipes will satisfy any holiday appetite.
Appetizers & Snacks:
Starters for those who can’t wait
- Cold Salmon Spread
- Cranberry Snack Mix
- New! Fruit Gobbler
- Grits Cakes with Shrimp and Jalapeño Jelly
- Mini Football Subs
- Mini Pumpkin Tarts
- Pumpkin Tureen Fondue
- New! Teeny Turkeys
- Turkey Bread and Clam Dip
- Turkey Tracks
Super Side Dishes:
Traditional favorites to accompany the main course
- Baked Yams
- Butternut Squash Souffle
- Candied Yams
- Fruited Sweet Potatoes
- Gratin of Brussels Sprouts
- Green Pea Puree
- Honey-Glazed Carrots
- Indiana Corn Casserole
- Mashed Potato Clouds
- Orzo and Wild Rice
- Roasted Winter Vegetables
- Southern Green Beans
- Succulent Succotash
- Sweet Potatoes and Apples
- Sweet-Potato Surprise
A Bounty of Breads:
- Biscuits, muffins and moreCranberry Crumb Muffins
- Cranberry Pinwheels
- Cranberry Soda Bread
- Ethereal Whipped-Cream Biscuits
- Fresh Corn Muffins
- Harvest Bread
- Pumpkin Bread
- Pumpkin Walnut Biscuits
- Sweet Potato Biscuits
Stuffings & Gravies
- Perfectly suited for roast turkeyApple and Sausage Stuffing
- Apple-Pecan Stuffing
- Corn Bread Sausage Dressing
- Good Gravy
- Old-Fashioned Pan Gravy with Red Currant Jelly
- Quick and Easy Pan Gravy
- Sausage and Corn Bread Dressing
- Savory Sausage Stuffing
- Southwestern Cornbread Stuffing
- Turkey Sausage Stuffing
Long Live Leftovers
Ideas for the day after
- Best Turkey Pot Pie
- Grilled Turkey and Corn Salad
- Hawaiian Turkey Skillet Meal
- Lemon-Pepper Turkey Pasta
- Post-Thanksgiving Joes
- Rosemary Turkey Salad
- New! Tex-Mex Pumpkin Patties
- Tex-Mex Turkey Tacos
- Turkey Sandwich Ideas
- White Turkey and Corn Stew
Thankful Wreath of Leaves
and your child can make a beautiful wreath of leaves that displays what your child is thankful for. This wreath makes a great Autumn or Thankgsiving decoration.
Supplies needed:
- A plain white paper plate
- Construction paper (orange, red, yellow, brown, and other earth tones)
- Crayons or markers
- Scissors
- Glue or a glue stick
Turkey Crafts:
Turkey crafts that your kids will gobble up
- Balloon Turkeys
- New! Colorful Turkey Caddy
- Gourd Turkey Centerpiece
- Paper-Bag Turkeys
- Pinecone Turkeys
- Spuds McTurkey
- Terra-Cotta Turkey Planter
- New! Tissue Paper Turkey
- Turkey Breadbasket
- Turkey Candelabra
- Turkey Chair Covers
- Turkey Hat
- Turkey Napkin Holders
- Turkey Napkin Rings
- Turkey Nut Holder
- Turkey Piñata
- Turkey Place Cards
- Turkey Place Markers
- Turkey Puppet
- Turkey Table Topper
More Thanksgiving Activities:
More crafts and games for the whole family
- An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving
- 5 Tabletop Projects
- New! Gear Up for the Game
New Thanksgiving Crafts:
Fun to make, home-brightening Thanksgiving craft projects
- A Sign of Thanks
- Charming Drink Charms
- Colorful Turkey Caddy
- Decoupage Pumpkins
- Finger Stamp Place Cards
- Gear Up for the Game
- Pilgrim Napkin Rings
- Thankful Tree
- Tissue Paper Turkey
New Thanksgiving Printable Planners:
- Use these helpful tools to keep your feast manageable, on time, and successful.
- Calendar for Planning
- Guest List
- Shopping List
- Recipe Cards
New Thanksgiving Printable Activities:
Activities and decorations for Thanksgiving day.
- Awesome Activity Page
- A Thanksgiving Fill-Them-In Tale
- Thankful Cards
- Nifty Napkin Holders
- Pumpkin Place Cards
- Fun Photo Frame.