Better Homes And Gardens Thanksgiving Crafts For Kids

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50 Best Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids to Make at the Table

Bonus: They double as homespun décor!

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Most folks would say that the best part of Thanksgiving is all the food—and no one would blame them for that! But if you're DIY-obsessed, you know that the highlight of the holiday is really the opportunity to bust out your glue guns and paint. That's why you need these ideas for Thanksgiving crafts for kids: to keep both you and your little ones busy with Thanksgiving activities until the big day. Ahead, you'll find super-simple crafts for your youngest kids, like hand turkeys or apple stamps, as well as more sophisticated Thanksgiving DIY projects like a pumpkin garland or candy cornucopia, perfect for handmade Thanksgiving centerpieces.

Spend an action-packed fall-inspired day with your kids by planning a trip to the pumpkin patch so you can pick out everything you need to make pretty pumpkin crafts later. You'll also find so many ideas for turkey crafts ahead using different materials, including pine cones, pom-poms, wood slices, and even your own handprints! There are no better Thanksgiving table settings than those you've hand-crafted yourself, especially with help from your kids. These Thanksgiving crafts are perfect for making special memories and adding a personal touch to your holiday.

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Cupcake Liner Owls

Got a few extra baking accessories lying around? Turn them into the most adorable owls with the help of this tutorial.

Get the tutorial at Artsy Craftsy Mom.

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Painted Rocks

As far as crafts for kids go, this one's downright classic. Have your kids collect rocks from the backyard, then paint them in colorful shades and spell out a fun phrase of their choosing.

Get the tutorial at Handmade Charlotte.

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Pumpkin Mason Jars

Empty mason jars never looked so good! These orange-hued beauties are easy to make, and your kids will love seeing them all lined up together.

Get the tutorial at The 36th Avenue.

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Bedazzled Gourds

The best thing about this inspired craft? It doubles as a centerpiece! Have your kids decorate real or faux gourds with rhinestones, then prepare yourself for the dazzling result.

Get the tutorial at Aunt Peaches.

SHOP RHINESTONES

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Mini Turkey Pumpkins

Turn mini pumpkins into the cutest turkeys around by using paint and construction paper.

Get the tutorial at The Crazy Craft Lady.

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Toilet Paper Roll Turkey

Let your kids pick out their favorite pieces of colorful scrapbook paper to craft a one-of-a-kind turkey!

Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.

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Handprint Turkey Canvas

Make your kids' handprint turkeys last even longer by putting them on a canvas instead of paper.

Get the tutorial at A Night Owl.

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Happy Thanksgiving Coloring Pages

Here's an easy way to keep your kids busy while you cook. Print out a few coloring pages, and let their imaginations run wild.

Get the tutorial at The Turquoise Home.

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Quirky Leaf Friends

This craft is actually two activities in one! It requires that you first go on a fun scavenger hunt outside and then get crafty with the materials you find.

Get the tutorial at Handmade Charlotte.

SHOP PAINT PENS

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Pom-Pom Turkeys

Put together a bunch of these cuddly little pom-pom turkeys to dot throughout your house.

Get the tutorial at Growing Up Gabel.

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Crayon Turkeys

Not only will these crayon turkeys help keep the little ones occupied at the kids' table this Thanksgiving, but you can also enlist their help when crafting them!

Get the tutorial at Paging Supermom.

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Painted Corn Husk Headband

Transform corn husks into these colorful headbands, perfect for your kids to wear while watching the parade on Thanksgiving morning.

Get the tutorial at Hello, Wonderful.

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Painted Rocks and Leaves

For a DIY centerpiece that is almost no cost to you, try this Instagram-worthy painted rock idea.

Get the tutorial at Homemade Charlotte.

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Gobbling Turkey Craft

Hang this googly eye turkey up in your kids' rooms—it makes an actual gobbling sound when you pull the string!

Get the tutorial at Meaningful Mama.

SHOP GOOGLY EYES

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Scarecrow Pasta Puppet

Nothing says "fall" quite like a good old-fashioned scarecrow. This "pasta puppet" is nothing more than—you guessed it!—dried pasta and felt.

Get the tutorial at Handmade Charlotte.

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Owl Handprint

Put those tiny hands to work! This adorable craft is so simple to pull off: Just trace your kids' hands on a piece of colored paper, then let them have at it with faux feathers, paper eyeballs, and a tiny yellow beak.

Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids.

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Turkey Glove Puppet

Got a few extra pairs of gloves lying around? Turn them into colorful turkeys with this easy tutorial.

Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.

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Turkey Windsocks

Recycled crafts rock, and this idea is no exception. Customize these tin cans with ribbons and feathers, and don't forget the googly eyes!

Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.

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Leaf Sprites

Christmas has the Elf on the Shelf; now, Thanksgiving has...leaf sprites! Print out these friendly leaves, then add pipe cleaners to give them a little more personality.

Get the tutorial at Handmade Charlotte.

SHOP PIPE CLEANERS

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Beaded Pipe Cleaner Indian Corn

This Indian corn will look lovely placed on your Thanksgiving table. It's also a great project to teach your child the meaning of patience, since they'll have to slide the beads on one by one!

Get the tutorial at One Little Project.

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Handprint and Footprint Turkey

This project is a little messy but a lot of fun. Craft paint and kids' hands and feet makes a keepsake you'll want to hang on to forever.

Get the tutorial at A Little Pinch of Perfect.

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Turkey Headband

Download the template and then get the kids crackin' on this headband that will have them gobbling in no time.

Get the tutorial at I Heart Crafty Things.

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Coffee Filter Turkeys

Googly eyes make everything more fun, including these turkeys made from coffee filters. A fun craft for kids of all ages, they only take about 30 minutes to make.

Get the tutorial at Life with Darcy and Brian.

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Sponge-Painted Turkey

It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without paper plate turkeys, but sponge painting makes this craft extra enjoyable for kids.

Get the tutorial at The Resourceful Mama.

SHOP SPONGES

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Candy Cornucopia

How adorable is this wee cornucopia filled with fall candies? Make a few, and they could double as eye-catching place settings.

Get the tutorial at Happiness is Homemade.

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Finger Leaf Puppets

These cute felt finger leaf puppets will keep your children entertained playing with them and making them.

Get the tutorial at Crafts By Amanda.

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Pine Cone Turkeys

Gather up the pine cones for this classic Thanksgiving craft, which requires only a few supplies. It's a great activity for almost all ages.

Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin and a Princess.

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Turkey Treat Bags

Thanks to a handy template, this treat bag is super simple for children to create. Print out the template on white card stock instead of brown, and they can customize the bags with their own designs.

Get the tutorial at Artsy-Fartsy Mama.

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