Thanksgiving History Crafts and Activities for Kids

Teach children about Thanksgiving history with creative crafts and hands-on learning activities. This collection includes Pilgrim crafts, Native American-themed projects, paper dolls, hats, and a Story of Thanksgiving Turkey Craft that helps children review important events. Use the activities in the classroom, homeschool, library, or other educational setting to combine history lessons with creative projects.

 

 

 

Transform your Thanksgiving celebration into an unforgettable learning experience with an engaging turkey craft!

This fun activity allows kids to dive into the Thanksgiving story while expressing their creativity. By writing sentences on colorful feathers and arranging them in order, children will not only reinforce their understanding but also enjoy a hands-on way to tell the story. Plus, with the option to choose feather patterns that come with or without pre-written sentences, you can encourage them to unleash their imagination and write their own. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to blend education and creativity this holiday season!

Each feather patterns includes part of the Thanksgiving story including twelve different feathers. Here a a few examples:

1. The Pilgrims leave England because of religious persecution and move to the Netherlands.

2. The Pilgrims leave England and sail to America on the Mayflower.

3. The Pilgrims land in Plymouth, Massachusetts on December 21, 1620.

4. The Pilgrims sign the Mayflower Compact.

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What you will need:

Paper

Tape or Glue

Large Toothpicks

Crayons or Markers

How to make:

1. Print out the pattern or make your own design using the pattern as a guide.

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2. Color the teepee and write the names of the people who will be sharing your Thanksgiving dinner on each teepee.

3. Tape or glue three toothpicks onto the back of the teepee at the top.

4. Curl the pattern into a teepee shape and tape the back closed.

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Children will enjoy reenacting the Thanksgiving story with these adorable paper dolls. The patterns include: A woman and man pilgrim with hats, corn, pumpkin, male and female Indian with head dresses and a papoose, horse, fox, fish, and, of course, a turkey.

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Pilgrim and Indian Paper Dolls Available to Members.

 

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These cute paper dolls come with all kinds of accessories, turkey, hats, head bands, horse, papoose, pumpkins, and more.

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What you will need:

Paper Grocery Bags

Scissors

White Paint

White Ties Cut from Material

 

How to make:

1. Cut the bottom off the grocery bag so that it is about 8" high.

2. Cut one of the short sides out. (One of the sides that has the folds in it.)

3. Fold back the edges of the side that you just cut about two inches. Do it two times. Now paint the hat white and staple or glue on some ties. If you don't have time to make a hat you can just tie a white scarf on the pilgrim.

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The Pumpkin Patch Parable 10th Anniversary Edition: The Parable Series #1

By Liz Curtis Higgs / Tommy Nelson

The Pumpkin Patch Parable is a charming story for children that illustrates how a loving farmer can turn a simple pumpkin into a simply glorious sight. Liz Curtis Higgs weaves a beautiful parable as the farmer picks out a special pumpkin from his garden, and scoops out all the messy "goo" to make room for his light to shine from inside. In the same way, God's transforming love can fill each of our hearts with joy and light. Liz Cutis Higgs originally created this parable as a way to share the Good News with her own precious children each harvest season. After 10 years, she has touched children everywhere! Recommended for children preschool to first grade.

 

Looking for more Thanksgiving ideas? Visit our other Thanksgiving craft and activity pages:

1. Thanksgiving Turkey Paper Plate Crafts

2. Creative Thanksgiving Crafts and Activities

3. Educational Thanksgiving Crafts and Activities

4. Thanksgiving Bible Crafts

5. Cheap and Easy Thanksgiving Crafts

6. Beat the Greedies Bible Thanksgiving Crafts

7. Thanksgiving Games