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Thanksgiving Table for Kids
Thanksgiving is such a fun holiday to spend with family, eating until we regret not wearing sweatpants, but what about the kiddos? Other than the endless rolls, my kids don’t like to eat much, and they get bored after dinner when the rest of us are in a turkey-induced coma. So, we’ve kept the kids at the forefront of the celebrations this year with some fun and simple ideas to make Thanksgiving a little extra special and fun! It doesn’t take much time or preparation and can make a whole lot of difference! Whether you’re looking for something to make your Thanksgiving table for kids look extra festive, a way to entertain the kiddos while you cook, or some fun activities for after dinner, it’s all here for you!
Thanksgiving Crafts and Activities
Honestly, the promise of hot rolls and pie is enough to get me out the door—but why not plan some fun Thanksgiving games for kids to play? We’ve got you covered with some fun activity ideas kids will love! Here are some of our FAVORITE Thanksgiving activities that perfectly complement the free printables!
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Free Thanksgiving Printables
So, what is included when you click that “Download” button? The best part is you can customize this for a cozy dinner with just your family or a giant feast with everyone you know! Just print off as many pages as you need, OR print just one set and make some copies! We are sure this will keep kids of all ages entertained and in the turkey spirit!
The Thankful Holiday
Did you notice that our free printables include some darling “I am thankful for …” notes? We all know that Thanksgiving is supposed to be about being thankful, but sometimes teaching kids about gratitude is easier said than done. Amidst these fun games and free printables, we made sure to include these blank cards as a way to help kids (and adults!) focus on thankfulness. Here are a couple more ideas you can easily add to your day to help focus on gratitude:
Take a moment for everyone to fill out a card and read them to each other before dinner.Fill out a card each night of the week leading up to Thanksgiving.Cut out some fall leaves (find some free printable leaves here) and leave them out with tape. During the month of November, tape the leaves to things your family is grateful for, and talk about what you would do without these things in your life.Try our Service Scavenger Hunt group date with your family.Read these tips for teaching young kids about gratitude.
We hope these ideas, along with our free printables, help you have a happy and grateful Thanksgiving! If you liked this article, use us to start planning for Christmas! Check out our Christmas Eve Box tradition and 70 Ways to Make Christmas Magical.
