3 Thanksgiving Crafts Your Child Will Love | Drama Kids International

The Thanksgiving holiday is coming up quick, and while menu planning and Black Friday strategizing are probably near the top of the list, we’re sure coming up with fun, kid-friendly Thanksgiving craft ideas is also something worth considering.

We know it’s a busy time of the year, so we’ve found three kid-approved ideas that are simple, yet enjoyable.

Kid-approved Thanksgiving crafts

Not only are these activities a fun way to keep your child occupied, but they also present an opportunity for him or her to get involved in the festivities and help with the decorating!

Feather Place Mats

This activity requires some feathers, orange (or whatever Thanksgiving color you prefer) card stock, kid-safe scissors and glue.

First, your child will trace the plate being used on your turkey day table, and then will cut out the circles. Once those have been cut out, all he or she will need to do is put a dab of glue on each feather and then glue them along the edges of the circles. Voila—brand-new feather place mats!

Paper Leaf Table Runner

Break out the fall-colored construction paper or lined paper and child-safe scissors and let your child’s creative side shine!

This is another crafty activity that lets your child become part of the Thanksgiving decorating, by having him or her cut out leaf designs. Once the designs have been cut out, your children can then write a few things they are thankful for on some of the leaves. The finished product can be arranged into a nice, homemade runner for the family table.

Corn Husk Flower Painting

Corn and Thanksgiving are just a natural fit, so this craft is something that makes sense and is fun for kids.

You’ll need some dried corn husks, some non-toxic paints, chalk markers and a hot glue gun to make this project come to life. First, you should hot glue the corn husks together in a flower pattern, and then after they’ve dried, allow your kids to paint their “flower petals” to their heart’s content.

Thanksgiving is about time spent with family and remembering what we’re thankful for. Hopefully some of these craft ideas will serve as a way to enjoy some quality family time and help your child embrace his or her creative side just a bit more!

Drama Kids International has drama classes available for children that are here to help them learn to better express themselves, build up confidence and find positive ways to harness their creativity.