9 Fun Printable Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids They’ll Love

Let’s be honest—holiday weeks can get a little hectic, especially when you’re juggling lesson plans, classroom energy, or a house full of sugar-hyped kids. That’s where printable Thanksgiving crafts come to the rescue.

In this post, we’ve gathered 9 fun, creative, and zero-prep Thanksgiving printables that are perfect for kids of all ages. Whether you’re a teacher looking for quiet morning work, a parent hosting cousins around the kitchen table, or a homeschooler planning a festive week of learning, these print-and-play crafts make it easy to keep little hands busy and little minds engaged.

If you want them all in one place, check out our Thanksgiving Activity Pages Bundle—your go-to toolkit for screen-free holiday fun.

Our Favorite Printable Thanksgiving Crafts

Printable crafts are the perfect balance of fun, simplicity, and learning. They require almost no prep time, making them ideal for busy parents, teachers, and caregivers. Whether you need a quiet-time activity, a last-minute lesson plan, or something festive for the kids’ table, these printable Thanksgiving crafts deliver screen-free entertainment and developmental value—all with the click of a button.

1- Dot Markers Activity Pages

This colorful printable lets toddlers and preschoolers decorate a turkey using dot markers. With bold outlines and wide spaces, it’s perfect for little hands learning coordination and color recognition. Plus, it’s low-mess and works great as a calming activity.

You can learn about Why Kids Love Thanksgiving Dot Markers Printables. Other Dot Markers Pages are also included in our Thanksgiving Activity Pages Printable Bundle.

2- Cut & Paste Cornucopia

Kids cut out fruits and vegetables and glue them into a cornucopia outline, creating their own harvest masterpiece. It’s a great way to build scissor skills, practice spatial awareness, and learn about traditional Thanksgiving symbols.
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3- Color-by-Number Turkey

This pumpkin-themed color-by-number sheet helps kids strengthen number recognition and attention to detail. They’ll enjoy seeing the pumpkin take shape as they work through the code—perfect for quiet time or morning work.

4- Trace-the-Lines Turkey

Designed to support pre-writing and fine motor skills, this turkey printable features a variety of line patterns that kids trace from left to right. It’s ideal for preschoolers or kindergartners preparing for handwriting.

5- “I’m Thankful For” Writing Page

A simple but powerful gratitude prompt: kids draw or write something they’re thankful for inside a themed frame. It encourages reflection and beginner-level writing, making it a wonderful keepsake or bulletin board addition.

6- Build-a-Turkey Puzzle

Kids cut out labeled turkey pieces (feathers, wings, beak, etc.) and assemble them to complete their own turkey. This printable craft supports sequencing, spatial reasoning, and basic reading comprehension.

We’ve done the hard work for you! Read our Ultimate guide where we gathered 32 of the best Thanksgiving crafts for kids—sorted by age, activity type, and prep level.

7- Thanksgiving Mazes

This fun, brain-boosting activity challenges kids to help a character (like a turkey or pilgrim) find their way to a destination. It’s a great way to build logic and problem-solving skills—plus, kids love the “aha!” moment of solving it.

8- Fall Leaf Matching

Kids match leaves based on shape, color, or pattern in this simple printable game. Perfect for preschoolers and kindergartners, this activity sharpens visual discrimination and categorization while reinforcing fall-themed vocabulary.

9- Thankful Coloring Page

A sweet and simple coloring sheet that centers around gratitude. Whether it features a turkey, wreath, or pumpkin, this printable is perfect for calming transitions, early finishers, or winding down after lunch.

Our Thanksgiving Activity Pages Bundle

If you’re loving these printables, why not have them all in one easy-to-access place? Our Thanksgiving Activity Pages Bundle was created for busy teachers, parents, and homeschoolers who want engaging, screen-free fun without the prep.

Inside the bundle, you’ll find a curated collection of our most-loved print-and-play activities—perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners:

• Thanksgiving Coloring Pages (40 pages): Fun, festive scenes for kids to color — turkeys, pumpkins, harvest icons, and more.
• Thanksgiving Mixed Activity Pages (47 pages): Mazes, word searches, dot-to-dots, tracing, matching, crosswords, and more.
• Thanksgiving Dot Markers Pages (34 pages): Big, bold designs for toddlers to enjoy do-a-dot play while building focus and coordination.
• Thanksgiving Cutting Practice Worksheets (29 pages): Scissor skill printables for developing fine motor skills with festive cut lines and shapes.

Here’s why it’s a go-to classroom and home resource:

• No prep needed—just print and hand out
• Supports fine motor and cognitive skills like cutting, coloring, matching, and writing
• Perfect for early finishers, centers, quiet time, or sub plans
• Reusable every Thanksgiving season

Download the bundle here and make Thanksgiving extra joyful (and a whole lot easier)!

Tips for Using Printables Thanksgiving Crafts Effectively

Printable Thanksgiving crafts are incredibly versatile, but with a few smart strategies, you can get even more out of them—whether you’re in the classroom, homeschooling, or just trying to keep kids happily busy at home.

• Print in batches for the week: Planning ahead can save you time and stress. Print 3–5 activities at once and store them in folders or trays to grab throughout the week.
• Keep extras in a “fast finisher” bin: Not every child works at the same pace. Having a stash of printable crafts available for early finishers keeps the room calm and productive.
• Use clipboards or trays to create portable stations: Want to keep things flexible? Set up activity trays or clipboards so kids can move to a cozy corner, a quiet table, or even the kitchen floor.
• Let kids personalize their pages: Encourage creativity by offering stickers, washi tape, or extra coloring materials. This helps kids feel ownership over their work—even when starting from the same template.
• Laminate favorites for reuse: Activities like mazes, matching games, or dot marker sheets can be laminated and reused with dry erase markers—perfect for centers or travel packs.

Final Words

Whether you’re teaching a classroom full of students or entertaining a few energetic kids at home, printable Thanksgiving crafts are a simple, effective way to celebrate the season. They’re easy to prep (or not prep at all), fun for kids of all ages, and loaded with educational value—from fine motor practice to early writing and math skills.

The best part? With just a printer and a few basic supplies, you can offer hours of hands-on, screen-free fun that actually helps kids learn. So whether you’re crafting turkeys, tracing thankful thoughts, or playing with cut-and-paste puzzles, these printable Thanksgiving crafts are your secret to a low-stress, high-impact holiday season.

👉 Want them all in one place? Don’t forget to grab our Thanksgiving Activity Pages Bundle—your go-to toolkit for festive fun made easy.

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