62 Fun Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids(DIY & Printables)

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to slow down, gather with family, and add a little creativity to the season.

To make it easy and fun, we have rounded up 62 Thanksgiving crafts for kids – a big collection full of variety so you’ll always have something ready to keep little hands busy.

Most of them are Turkey crafts and occasionally, you will find other crafts too.

This blog is divided into two sections: DIY crafts(1-32) that kids can dive into with everyday supplies, and printable or template crafts(33-62) that give you a quick head start.

Be it hands-on projects or no-prep printables, you’ll find plenty of festive ideas here to fill your holiday with joy, color, and creativity.

So, shall we dig in?

I. DIY CRAFTS

1. Toilet Paper Roll Turkey Craft

Here we have a cute Thanksgiving project for tiny hands – a Toilet Paper Roll Turkey Craft from Mom Does Reviews that turns humble toilet paper tubes into whimsical, feathered friends!

With just cardstock, colorful craft paper, and a sprinkling of glue, kids can layer vibrant tail feathers, add googly eyes and a beak, and in no time, you’ll have charming turkeys perfect for decorating your table or mantel.

It’s wonderfully simple, budget-friendly, and a perfect way to share some giggles and crafty bonding this Thanksgiving! 

2. Wood Slice Turkey Craft

This fall, give kids a rustic twist on Thanksgiving crafting with the charming Wood Slice Turkey Craft from This Tiny Blue House.

Perfect for preschoolers and early-grade crafters!

With just a wood slice, faux fall leaves, googly eyes, and a smattering of construction paper, little ones can create a sturdy, nature-inspired turkey while honing their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

3. Pool Noodle Turkey Craft

Looking for a Thanksgiving project that’s as fun as it is quirky?

This Pool Noodle Turkey Craft from Mom Does Reviews is a dollar-store win that turns simple supplies into silly little turkeys kids will adore.

It’s colorful, budget-friendly, and guaranteed to spark giggles at the holiday table!

4. Paper Plate Turkey Mask

Want a crafty idea perfect for pint-size gobblers?

This Paper Plate Turkey Mask from our site – The Purple Yarn, is a festive favorite that’s budget-friendly, quick to make, and double-duty as a dress-up prop for Thanksgiving playtime!

It’s a simple, hands-on way to spread holiday cheer.

5. Paper Cup Turkey

Looking for a thoughtful Thanksgiving craft with a heart?

This Paper Cup Turkey craft from our site The Purple Yarn, is perfect for little ones to practice gratitude while crafting a festive friend you can’t help but smile at.

6. Yarn Turkey Craft

This Yarn Turkey Craft from Beth Ann Averill is a delightfully goofy foundation for little crafters to add their own quirky flair – think googly eyes, colorful yarn, and a touch of Thanksgiving humor.

It’s the kind of project that turns a quiet afternoon into giggles and handmade decorations that kids will be proud to display. 

7. Paper Plate Pumpkin Pie Craft

This Paper Plate Pumpkin Pie Craft from Mommy Evolution is a slice of Thanksgiving magic.

It’s the kind of project that brings cozy, fall vibes to your table without any fuss, and kids will love how they get to “share” their own pumpkin pie masterpiece.

8. Turkey Paper Plate Craft

This Turkey Paper Plate Craft from Rock Your Homeschool is a charming and mess-free way for little ones to create a festive Thanksgiving turkey using just a paper plate and crayons.

It’s simple, educational – great for doing in the letter “T” week – and budget-friendly too. 

9. Paper Plate Turkey Craft

Here is another Paper Plate Turkey Craft from Mommy Evolution – a perfect pick for adding a festive pop to your Thanksgiving decor.

It’s vibrant, and transforms a simple paper plate into a joyful turkey centerpiece or wall accent.

10. Turkey Handprint Art Craft

This Turkey Handprint Art Craft, again from Mommy Evolution is a wonderfully personal Thanksgiving activity where little handprints become colorful turkey feathers.

A project that’s whimsical, keepsake-worthy, and sure to delight kids and families alike.

11. Turkey Treat Bags

This Turkey Treat Bags from The Crafty Blog Stalker is a delightful little project that transforms simple cardstock into adorable turkey-themed goodie bags.

Perfect for gifting festive treats or livening up a classroom activity.

It’s charming, crafty, and sure to make kids beam with pride at their handiwork. 

12. Paper Plate Turkey Craft

Paper plate crafts are simple and easy, and hence popular.

This Paper Plate Turkey Craft from Red Ted Art is a delightfully simple and colorful way for little ones to bring a festive turkey to life using just paper plates, recycled cardboard, and paint.

It’s perfect for both toddler hands and seasonal décor.

13. Toilet Paper Roll Turkey Craft

This Toilet Paper Roll Turkey Craft from Living Life and Learning is a fun and easy way for kids to get excited about Thanksgiving while crafting.

It’s a great way to introduce little ones to turkey-themed creativity and holiday joy.

14. Foam Square Turkey Craft

This Foam Square Turkey Craft from DIY and Fun is an inexpensive, playful project that turns a foam dice into an adorable turkey, perfect for crafting with kids and displaying on your Thanksgiving table.

It’s budget-friendly too.

15. Brown Paper Bag Turkey Craft

This Brown Paper Bag Turkey Craft from Family Focus Blog is a colorful and engaging Thanksgiving activity that kids (and parents!) will love.

Transforming simple paper bags into festive turkeys that make adorable table centerpieces or mantel displays.

It’s hands-on, and perfect for keeping little ones busy while you prep for the holiday.

16. Pinecone Turkey Place Card Holder

This Pinecone Turkey Place Card Holder from The Benson Street is an adorable, nature-inspired craft that transforms simple pinecones into charming turkey place card holders.

This will help little ones feel involved in Thanksgiving table prep while adding a festive touch to seating. 

17. Easy Thanksgiving Turkey DIY Craft

This Easy Thanksgiving Turkey DIY Craft from Ann’s Entitled Life is a simple 15-minute project that turns a pinecone and pumpkin into an adorable turkey.

You can use it as a keepsake-worthy centerpiece or mantel display.

It’s especially great for older kids to make (with a little supervision).

18. Turkey Spoon Puppet Craft

Here is another Turkey craft from Ann’s Entitled Life.

This is a playful wooden spoon project where cute turkeys magically come to life – perfect for puppet shows, festive centerpieces, or even keepsake party favors.

It’s a simple and interactive craft and is a lovely way to invite imaginative joy into your Thanksgiving crafting. 

19. Turkey Napkin Holder Craft

This Turkey Napkin Holder Craft from Kid Friendly Things to Do is a cute, eco-conscious idea that transforms recycled toilet paper tubes into festive turkey accents for your Thanksgiving table.

It’s a budget-friendly craft kids will love to show off. 

20. Pumpkin Pie Craft

This Pumpkin Pie Craft from A Little Pinch of Perfect is a festive and charming Thanksgiving activity that transforms paper into a decorative slice of pie and is perfect for classroom crafts or adding some autumn flair to your table. 

21. Potato Print Turkey Craft

This Potato Print Turkey Craft from Make and Takes is a playful and hands-on project that uses simple potato stamping to create colorful turkey art.

This one is ideal for keeping little crafters entertained and proud of their festive creations. It’s a wonderfully engaging craft for kids of all ages.

22. Pipe Cleaner Turkey Craft

This Pipe Cleaner Turkey Craft from Red Ted Art is a tactile and creative way for kids to craft a fun turkey using recycled materials like a toilet paper roll, pipe cleaners, and yarn.

It’s colorful and engaging, and perfect for both decorating and celebrating the spirit of Thanksgiving.

23. Handprint and Footprint Turkey Craft

This Handprint and Footprint Turkey Craft from A Little Pinch of Perfect is an absolutely adorable keepsake that combines little hands and feet into one memorable turkey art project.

It’s a personal and heartwarming way to capture this Thanksgiving moment with your kids. 

24. 3-D Paper Bag Turkey Craft

This Easy 3-D Paper Bag Turkey Craft from The Keele Deal turns simple paper bags into charming standing turkeys.

It is fun for kids to display and perfect for adding a festive, three-dimensional flair to your Thanksgiving decor! 

25. Thanksgiving Corn Craft

This Thanksgiving Corn Craft (Bubble Wrap Corn) from Simply Full of Delight is a simple, fun project that lets preschoolers create multi-colored corn using bubble wrap and paint.

It’s a delightful way for little hands to explore fall colors.

26. 3D Pumpkin Thanksgiving Card Craft

This Pumpkin Thanksgiving Card Craft from In The Playroom is a heartfelt and creative way for kids to make personalized Thanksgiving cards with a festive 3D pumpkin on the front.

It’s a good way of teaching gratitude while crafting a keepsake greeting. 

27. Clothespin Turkey Craft

This Clothespin Turkey Craft from Fun Money Mom is a delightfully creative and budget-friendly way for kids to craft their own adorable turkey using clothespins, mini wood slices, and googly eyes – making it a crafty project that doubles as festive Thanksgiving décor.

28. Cardboard Tube Pilgrims & Indians Craft

This Cardboard Tube Pilgrims & Indians Craft from Crafts by Amanda is an adorable recycled project that transforms empty paper towel rolls into charming Pilgrim and Native American figures, perfect for teaching history playfully while crafting.

It’s an educational and creative way for little hands to bring the history of Thanksgiving to life.

29. Paper Bag Pumpkin Craft

This Paper Bag Pumpkin Craft from Jinxy Kids is a fun and artsy way to create decorations that won’t spoil.

Little ones paint and stuff paper bags into pumpkins that are perfect for Halloween or to string along your Thanksgiving table or mantle.

It’s colorful and great for fall decor! 

30. Turkey Glitter Jar Craft

This Turkey Glitter Jar Craft from Lil Tigers brings a festive, calming touch to Thanksgiving with a sensory bottle filled with shimmering glitter, a painted turkey, and a soothing swirl.

Perfect for little hands to shake and watch glitter drift as they relax and unwind. 

31. Playdough Turkey Craft

This Playdough Turkey Craft from Taming Little Monsters is a delightful sensory activity that lets toddlers and preschoolers build their very own turkey while fine-tuning those motor skills.

It’s a fun and hands-on activity, and perfect for smashing, molding, and creating a festive Thanksgiving friend!

32. Pom Pom Turkey Craft

This Pom Pom Turkey Craft from The Soccer Mom Blog is a delightful and hands-on way for kids to create sweet turkey friends using colorful pom-poms, felt pieces, wiggle eyes, and popsicle sticks.

II. PRINTABLE/TEMPLATE THANKSGIVING CRAFTS

33. Turkey Bookmark Craft

This Turkey Bookmark Craft from The Artisan Life is a delightful, no-prep printable activity where kids can cut and paste their very own turkey corner bookmark.

It’s a festive little project that makes story time extra fun every time they open a book.

34. Turkey Handprint and Lacing Craft

This Turkey Handprint and Lacing Craft from Crafty Kids Play is a beautiful fine-motor activity where kids lace colorful yarn around a handprint feathered paper plate to create an adorable keepsake turkey.

It’s hands-on, skill-building, and a charming way to combine crafting and learning this Thanksgiving.

35. Coffee Filter Turkey Craft

This Coffee Filter Turkey Craft from Beth Ann Averill is a vibrant, hands-on art activity where kids color coffee filters to create unique turkey feathers, each one blending colors into a festive explosion that looks like a fall rainbow.

It’s a creative and sensory-rich activity, and makes a wonderfully artsy keepsake.

36. Thanksgiving Handprint Poem

This Thanksgiving Handprint Poem Craft from The Benson Street is a heartfelt keepsake that pairs little handprints with a sweet gratitude poem, making it a meaningful way for kids to pause and appreciate the season.

It is sentimental and sure to become a framed treasure for years to come.

37. Pie & Turkey Rocking Bottle Cap Craft

This Pie & Turkey Rocking Bottle Cap Craft from Crafty Kids Play is a playful, wobbling decoration that turns bottle caps into charming turkey and pie bobble-head toys using a free template.

It’s a clever mix of crafting and sensory fun, perfect for fine motor skills, and it brings festive joy with every little wobble.

38. Build-a-Turkey Printable

This Build-a-Turkey Printable from The Artisan Life is a no-prep, fine-motor activity where kids can color, cut, and assemble their own turkey using a fun printable template.

It’s engaging, educational, and perfect for keeping little hands busy while strengthening scissor skills and focusing creativity. 

39. Thanksgiving Thankful Turkey Printable

This Thanksgiving Thankful Turkey Printable from This Tiny Blue House is a meaningful activity that invites kids to color a turkey and write what they’re grateful for on each feather.

It’s a sweet way to combine creativity with gratitude this Thanksgiving.

40. Printable Pilgrim Hat Craft

This Printable Pilgrim Hat Craft from This Tiny Blue House is an easy, no-fuss activity that lets children design and wear their very own pilgrim hat using a free template.

It is ideal for preschoolers and early learners.

41. Thanksgiving Cootie Catcher Craft

This Thanksgiving Cootie Catcher Craft from This Tiny Blue House is a printable activity that lets kids color, fold, and play with a fun, turkey-themed fortune teller.

It is filled with silly jokes to giggle about together. It’s a playful way to work on fine motor skills, spark laughter, and keep little hands happily busy during Thanksgiving.

42. Thankful Turkey Craft

This Thankful Turkey Craft from Rock Your Homeschool is a heartfelt activity where kids use paper hearts to create a turkey and write what they’re grateful for on each feather.

A beautiful mix of gratitude, creativity, and fine motor practice.

43. Pilgrim Photo Craft

This Pilgrim Photo Craft from Simple Everyday Mom is a fun, personalized Thanksgiving activity where kids place their own photo atop a printable pilgrim template.

It lets them create a festive keepsake that’s part history lesson, part heartwarming memory.

Kids will love seeing their smiling faces dressed in pilgrim gear!

44. Turkey Handprint Craft for Kids

This Turkey Handprint Craft for Kids from Simple Everyday Mom is a pretty keepsake where little hands transform into festive turkey feathers – combining creativity, fine motor practice, and holiday spirit in one adorable craft.

45. Printable Thanksgiving Turkey Hat

This Printable Thanksgiving Turkey Hat from Fox Farm Home is a delightful, no-fuss activity using a free template that lets kids color and assemble their own festive turkey headwear.

It’s quick, creative, and perfect for preschoolers to early elementary students.

It is great for fine motor practice and for letting kids proudly wear their turkey look.

46. Clay Pot Turkey Craft

This Clay Pot Turkey Craft from Rediscovered Families is a charming and easy project that turns a simple Dollar Store clay pot into a festive turkey perfect for Thanksgiving decorating.

It’s a simple and creative craft that adds a cute DIY touch to your holiday table.

47. Turkey Pudding Cup Craft

This Turkey Pudding Cup Craft from DIY and Fun is a clever (and delicious) twist on Thanksgiving crafting, transforming a simple pudding cup into an adorable turkey that doubles as dessert.

It’s a sweet little project that’s as enjoyable to make as it is to eat.

48. “I Am Thankful For” Craft

This “I Am Thankful For” Printable Turkey Craft from Fox Farm Home is a beautiful, no-fuss activity where kids fill in turkey feathers with things they’re grateful for, making gratitude tangible and fun in just a few strokes.

It’s a reflective project that transforms a simple worksheet into a heartwarming reminder of what truly matters. 

49. Cardboard Turkey Craft

This Cardboard Turkey Craft from Red Ted Art is a super fun collage activity featuring a free template that helps little ones paint, cut, and assemble their own charming turkey.

It’s perfect for encouraging fine motor skills.

50. Thanksgiving Coloring Pages

This Thanksgiving Coloring Pages (8-Design Set) from ColoringMaker is a delightful and no-fuss printable activity featuring eight festive sheets with classic Thanksgiving scenes and symbols.

It’s perfect for little artists to explore seasonal themes, work on fine-motor skills, and enjoy some creative quiet time together.

51. Felt Calico Corn Weaving Soft Toy

This Felt Calico Corn Weaving Soft Toy from Barley & Birch is a vibrant, hands-on fall activity where little hands weave colorful felt strips to create a tactile ear of Indian corn.

It’s inventive, reusable, and blends pattern play with fine motor practice, making it both educational and full of fall vibes.

52. DIY Thankful Tree

This DIY Thankful Tree with Printable Leaves from The Keele Deal is a beautiful way to create a gratitude display.

Little ones write what they’re thankful for on colorful printable leaves and stick them on a paper tree trunk, watching their thankfulness grow throughout Thanksgiving.

53. Thanksgiving Bookmarks Printable

This 4 Free Thanksgiving Bookmarks Printable from The Keele Deal invites little bookworms to color and personalize four festive designs – “Fall leaves”, “Gobble Up a Good Book,” “Happy Thanksgiving,” or “Thankful for Good Books.”

A practical and useful fall activity that inspires creativity, fine motor skills, and a love of reading.

54. Handprint Pumpkin Pie

This Handprint Pumpkin Pie Thanksgiving Craft from Teach Me, Mama is a sweet, low-mess activity where little ones turn their handprints into a festive slice of pumpkin pie- a lovely keepsake that brings creativity and gratitude together.

55. Gratitude Tree Activity

This Gratitude Tree Activity with Printable Leaves from First Day of Home is a moving Thanksgiving project that invites families to write what they’re thankful for on colorful leaves and watch their gratitude bloom across a paper tree.

It’s an uplifting and beautiful visual reminder of all the blessings we often overlook.

56. Thanksgiving Joke Teller

This Thanksgiving Joke Teller (Cootie Catcher) Craft from The Keele Deal is a fun, interactive printable that transforms into a paper game filled with family-friendly Thanksgiving jokes – great for keeping kids laughing and hands busy during the holiday bustle.

57. Thankful Wreath Craft

This Thankful Wreath Craft from The Best Ideas for Kids invites little ones to color, decorate, and write their gratitudes on fall-themed leaves, then arrange them into a beautiful wreath that’s perfect for hanging and serves as a heartwarming reminder of all the blessings at Thanksgiving.

58. Paper Bag Acorn Portrait Craft

This Paper Bag Acorn Portrait Craft from Barley & Birch is an adorable and whimsical fall activity where little ones turn simple paper bags into stuffed acorn characters bursting with personality.

It is perfect as festive table decor or a surprise-filled autumn or Thanksgiving treat.

59. “Thankful” Turkey Hat Printable

This “Thankful” Turkey Hat Printable for Kids from Parenting Chaos is a festive headband craft that kids can color, cut out, and proudly wear as their very own turkey hat.

It’s playful, simple, and a fun way to add a bit of holiday cheer to Thanksgiving celebrations. 

60. Santa Turkey Disguise Craft

This Santa Turkey Disguise Craft from Fireflies and Mud Pies is a playful activity where kids help a turkey avoid becoming Thanksgiving dinner by dressing it in a clever Santa costume-complete with a beard, hat, and gift sack.

It’s imaginative, funny, and packed with fine motor practice, and I think that sweet humor makes holiday crafting even more memorable. 

61. Thanksgiving Handprint Templates

These 6 Free Thanksgiving Handprint Templates from Homeschool of 1 are easy-to-use, mess-friendly printables featuring turkeys, fall trees, and heartfelt greetings, making holiday crafting simple, sweet, and keepsake-worthy.

62. How to Cook a Turkey Writing Printable

Last, but not least, a How to Cook a Turkey Writing Printable for Kids from The Keele Deal is a creative writing activity that turns the Thanksgiving table into a storytelling opportunity.

Kids follow a fun printable that guides them through writing their own “how to cook a turkey” instructions.

I think it’s a very engaging and fun activity that will help kids gain some knowledge on sequencing, following steps, and expressing their creativity in a playful way.

WRAPPING UP

Thus, we have reached the end of the Thanksgiving crafts collection.

With so many fun options to choose from, these 62 Thanksgiving crafts are sure to bring extra joy and creativity to your holiday season.

I am sure there’s something here for every age, interest, and skill level. Try a mix of easy and hard levels to keep little hands busy, create meaningful keepsakes, and fill your home with festive vibes.

However you celebrate, these crafts are a sweet reminder that the best part of Thanksgiving is making memories together.