22 Fun & Educational Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

Last updated on November 2nd, 2024 at 03:14 pm

Parents, help your kids learn about Thanksgiving with these 22 activities we’ve gathered from around the internet. They’re fun and educational. It’s hard to pick a favorite, but I love the “gratitude stones” (number 16). Let me know which of these educational thanksgiving activities you’ll try with your kids!

And, make sure to check out our Kids’ Thanksgiving Printables — 6 Pages of Free Activities.

Fun and Educational Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

1. Spelling Games- Thanksgiving Words from JDaniel4s Mom

2. Turkey Feathers Number Matching Game from Tot Schooling

3. Thanksgiving Word and Picture Tracing from Tot Schooling

4. Thanksgiving Alphabet Puzzle from Tot Schooling

5. Turkey Counting Mats from Tot Schooling

6. Pumpkin Science Experiment from Thriving Stem

7. Thanksgiving Word Search from The Typical Mom

8. Thanksgiving Turkey from Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes

9. Pete the Cat Thanksgiving Activity from Sight and Sound Reading

10. Feather Letter Turkey from Growing Book by Book

11. Easy Thanksgiving Necklace for Kids from Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds

12. Textured Sensory Turkey Pre-Writing Activity from The Preschool Toolbox Blog

13. FREE Turkey Alphabet Center from Mrs. Jones Creation Station

14. Pilgrim Children Chores Sorting from Mrs. Jones Creation Station

15. The Giving Tree Family Thanksgiving Unit from Every Star is Different

16. Gratitude Stones from Fireflies and Mudpies

17. Thanksgiving Sensory Bin from Every Star is Different

18. Thanksgiving No Cook Dough for Sensory Play from Little Bins for Little Hands

19. Circle of Thanksgiving – Bracelet Craft from The Preschool Toolbox Blog

20. Upcycled Turkey Craft for Thanksgiving from The Natural Homeschool

21. Thankful Turkey Book Craft for Thanksgiving (Using Paper Bags!) – B-Inspired Mama

22. Pumpkin Weighing Activity from Something 2 Offer