Over 65 Thanksgiving Crafts & Food Crafts

Today, I’m rounding up for you lots, and lots of Thanksgiving ideas. From Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids to Thanksgiving Food Crafts (I call it Fun Food) for Kids. Come on in, and have a look at all of the adorable ideas that I have found.

Thanksgiving crafts and food crafts

Around our house, we love the holidays. When the kids were little Thanskgiving Crafts were always high on our list of holiday traditions. When I taught school, and then as a room mom, Thanksgiving food treats were just as important as crafts. The classic food crafts were always the best like like Thankful Blessing Mix, and Rice Krispies Turkey Legs

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Thanksgiving Craft Ideas

praying hands Thanksgiving craft

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Thankful Hands

Thankful Hands. Such a sweet craft to make on Thanksgiving Day or mark everyone’s place at the table with this cute handprint craft for Thanksgiving.

Find out more at Kid Friendly Things To Do

Thanksgiving canoe craft for the table

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Thanksgiving DIY Placecard

Thanksgiving Place Card Canoe made out of a bandaid and Q-tips. Such a fun idea for the table or a Thanksgiving kid’s craft.

Find more at Kid Friendly Things To Do

Make A Paper Plate Turkey Puppet for a Thanksgiving Craft with Kids - Homemade & Adorable. For Preschool kids & older kids too -www.kidfriendlythingstodo.com

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Paper Plate Turkey Puppet

This paper plate turkey is adorable and such a fun craft to make with the kids. Made from a paper plate and colorful cardstock feathers.

Find out more at Kid Friendly Things To Do

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Thankful Tree

A Thankful Tree with handprints. An adorable way for kids to document what they are thankful for on Thanksgiving.

Find more at – Crafts by Amanda

turkey color match

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Turkey Color Match Craft

Turkey Color Match Craft. Such a great Thanksgiving preschool craft for little kids to do on Thanksgiving.

Find more on – I Heart Crafty Things

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Paper Bag Tepee

Paper lunch bags turned into teepees. This is such a great Thanksgiving craft for young kids.

Find out more on – Young School Art

paper turkey hat

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Thanksgiving Turkey Hats

Such a cute turkey craft to make with the kids. I can just picture little kids with this handprint turkey craft on their heads.

Find out more on – Big K Little G

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Styrofoam Cup Turkey Craft

I love handprint crafts for any holiday. This Thanksgiving handprint craft is so fun. Kids can have fun painting their cups and you’ll have a keepsake forever.

Find out more at – Resourceful Mama

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Mayflower craft

Sometimes the Mayflower gets left out of Thanksgiving Crafts. This Mayflower Boat Craft is the perfect kid craft for Thanksgiving.

Find more on – Uppity Owl

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Turkey Headband

Make turkey headbands with construction paper and a little glue. Easy to make and so cute for Thanksgiving.

Find out more on – Kidney-Garden

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Paper Plate Teepees

A simple craft for Thanksgiving using a paper plate and sticks. Kids can have fun coloring with this cute craft for Thanksgiving

Find out more on Fantastic Fun and Learning

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A Toilet Paper Tube Turkey

Using a paper plate, toilet paper tube, and tissue paper, kids can easily make these cute Turkey Crafts.

Find it on The Resourceful Mama

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A Paint Sample Turkey

Using paint color samples, construction paper, and a fastener, this colorful turkey craft is perfect for little kids to make

From a Canadian Family. Unfortunately, I can no longer find this link

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Paper Plate Pilgrim girl and Pilgrim boy

I love these paper plate Thanksgiving crafts. Using paper plates, construction paper, and crayons, this craft will come together in no time.

Find more on – All Kids Network

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Create Your Own Turkey

Kids will have so much fun picking from all of the materials you have cut out for them and making their own version of a Thanksgiving turkey craft

Get instructions on – Cutting Tiny Bites

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Pencil Quills Craft

An easy craft paying tribute to the olden days of writing with quills using feathers and pencils.

Find instructions on – Around the Kampfire

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Paper Bag Indian Vest

Use a paper bag to make a Native American Paper Bag Vest. Turn it inside out, cut out a place for arms, and cut slits at the bottom for fringe.

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Paper Plate Pumpkin Pie Slice


A simple craft that is perfect for Thanksgiving. When you think of pumpkin pie, the holiday that comes to mind is always Thanksgiving. The perfect Thanksgiving craft for school parties.

Get the images and instructions at – Thrifty Fun

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Turkey Bottle Craft

Using a small neck bottle that you recycle – this Turkey Craft is adorable and filled with delicious treats.

Get instructions on – This N That With Olivia

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Turkey Treat Bag

This turkey treat bag is a cute turkey craft and the perfect goody bag to give to the kids on Thanksgiving

Get instructions on – Clean and Scentsible

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Indian Corn Treat Bag Craft. Kids will have so much fun preparing these candy-filled Indian Corn Treats for Thanksgiving

Get instructions on – Shaken Together Life

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Pilgrim Hat Ice Cream Cones

So simple. This craft is perfect for a kindergarten Thanksgiving craft, or preschool Thanksgiving craft to make

Get instructions on – Swell Chell

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Paper Bag Turkey Leg Goody Bags for Thanksgiving

This is the kind of grandma I want to be. These lunch bags are shaped into turkey legs and filled with delicious candy. So fun.

Get instructions on – This Grandma Is Fun

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Clay Pot Pilgrim Hat

Using a small clay pot that is painted black, make a pilgrim hat craft. Once dry, turn it upside down on some thick black felt cut out into a circle shape. Add ribbon and more felt for the buckle. So cute.

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Pilgrim Hat Crayon Holder

A cute way to keep the kids entertained at the Thanksgiving table. This Thanksgiving craft is perfect for the table and a great school Thanksgiving craft to make

Get the instructions on Live Craft Eat

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Pudding Cup Turkeys

Turn pudding cups into cute Turkey pudding cups with some construction paper and googly eyes

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Pine Cone Turkey Craft

Painted pinecones turned into turkeys. This is such a fun turkey craft for kids

Get instructions on Handy Little Me

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Pumpkin Pie Craft with Puffy Whipped Cream

This is a fun Thanksgiving activity and craft for kids of all ages. The puffy whipped cream makes this a great sensory craft, as well.

Find instructions on Happy Hooligans

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Turkey Haircuts

A fun cutting activity for little kids and a craft, as well.

Find the instructions on Happy Toddler Playtime

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Turkey Ornament Craft

It’s such a clever idea to use a plastic clear ornament for this turkey craft. Kid’s of all ages will love this fun Thanksgiving craft to make.

Find instructions on Bullocks Buzz

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Styrofoam Turkey Craft

Cut a large styrofoam ball in half, paint it, and decorate it with colored pencils and construction paper

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Turkey Lollipop Holder

Such a cute craft and treat idea for kids on Thanksgiving

Find instructions on Party Pinching

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Scarecrow Pudding Cups

These scarecrow pudding cups are perfect for a fun Thanksgiving treat and craft to make

Find instructions on She Saves

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Applesauce Scarecrow Cups

Another cute scarecrow craft and treat idea for kids. This would be so cute setting out on the kid’s table at Thanksgiving.

Find instructions on The Keeper of Cheerios

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Water Bottle Turkey

Use construction paper to make cute turkey water bottles for the kids on Thanksgiving

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turkey craft juice box

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Turkey Juice Boxes

Make little turkey juice boxes for the kids or let them craft these cute turkeys out of construction paper

Spotted on Pinterest

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Turkey Cracker Snacks

Use crackers and cheese snacks to make turkeys. A fun turkey craft for kids

Find instructions on Crafty Goat

turkey paint bottle craft

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Turkey Paint Bottles

This is a great turkey craft and Thanksgiving gift to make for the kids or have these paint bottles turned into turkeys at a fun activity table for the kids on Thanksgiving

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Banana Pilgrims

Turn bananas into pilgrims for a cute kid’s craft or Thanksgiving treat for the kids

Find the instructions on PTO Today

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Turkey Snack Bags

Perfect for school parties, these popcorn-filled turkey hand gloves are adorable for Thanksgiving

Get instructions on That’s What She Said

41

Clothespin and Leaf Turkey Craft

An adorable and easy-to-make turkey craft for the kids to make for Thanskgiving

Find instructions on Our Kids Things

42

Turkey Pumpkin Craft

Make a turkey out of a mini pumpkin. So easy and cute for a fall craft to make with the kids

Find instructions on Growing Up Bilinguil

43

Indian Corn Craft

This is an easy craft for kids to make. They will have so much fun making the colorful corn

Find instructions on Fantastic Fun and Learning

44

Pasta Beaded Necklace

Kids will love stringing together colorful pasta to make this Native American Necklace

Find instructions on Book Units Teacher

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Lunch Bag Native Americans

Make a Native American craft out of paper lunch bags

Get the instructions on Ms. Ayalas Blogspot

turkey sound craft

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Interactive Turkey Cup that Gobbles

Make a turkey that gobbles when you pull the string. A fun and easy craft to make with the kids

Find instructions on Kid Friendly Things To Do

Turkey Crayon Holder craft

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Turkey Crayon Holder

Kids can decorate a piece of wood with crayons and a turkey face and then use it to color with. So fun!

Find the instructions on Kid Friendly Things To Do

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Mayflower Ship Crayon Holder

This is a practical Mayflower craft that holds crayons. Perfect for a Thanksgiving activity table

Find instructions on The Frugal Girls

foam pilgrim hat craft

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Foam Pilgrim Hat Craft

Make little pilgrim hats for the kids to wear on Thanksgiving. Perfect for Thanksgiving day or a school party

Get instructions on Kid Friendly Things To Do

cornhusk dolls

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How to Make Corn Husk Dolls

Pilgrim children used to make corn husk dolls to play with, so why not make some yourself? It’s so much fun to do and a great Thanksgiving craft.

Get instructions on Kid Friendly Things To Do

cornucopia plate Thanksgiving craft

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Paper Plate Cornucopia Craft and Thanksgiving place setting

This is such an easy Thanksgiving craft to make. Fill it up with apples, and oranges or candy and stickers for a fun place setting

Get instructions on Kid Friendly Things To Do

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Sugar Cone Cornucopia Craft

Make a cornucopia from a sugar cone and fill it up with fun treats for Thanskgiving

Find instructions at The Craft Patch Blog

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Turkey Bags

Make turkeys out of paper bags. These are so much fun with accordion legs.

Find instructions at Teacher by the Beach

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Pine Cone Turkeys with Ribbon Feathers

Adorable turkeys with ribbons as feathers, pine cones, and pom-poms.

Find Instructions at Fireflies and Mudpies

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Pine cone Turkey Crayon Holder

This turkey crayon holder is so clever and looks so simple to make.

Find instructions at Amanda’s Parties to Go

turkey lollipop craft

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Turkey Lollipop Craft

Make this turkey craft from a lollipop, Hershey’s Kiss, and a leaf. So cute!

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No-Sew Scarecrow Treat Bags

I love it when a sewing activity is no-sew. This easy scarecrow craft is a great treat bag for Thanksgiving

Find on Life is Sweeter By Design

Thanksgiving Treats – Food Crafts:

Waffle Cone Teepees

Turn waffle cones into teepees with this cute Thanksgiving food craft

Find instructions on Ducks N A Row

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A Waffle Turkey

Use waffles and fruit to make this cute Thanksgiving breakfast for the kids

Get instructions on Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons

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Turkey cheese platter

This cracker and cheese Turkey Platter is such a fun food craft to make with the kids and so delicious to eat.

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Pilgrim Hat Cookies

Cute and easy pilgrim cookies to make for a fun Thanskgiving treat

Get instruction on – Southern Living 

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Teepee Dirt Cups

Pudding cups turned into teepees.

Find on – I Can Teach My Child

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Turkey Cinnamon Rolls

I love this fun food craft for Thanksgiving breakfast.

Turkey Cinnamon Rolls – found on Pillsbury

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Pumpkin Pie Shaped Cookies

Adorable cookies shaped like pumpkin pie slices

found on – Sweet Sugar Belle

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Crescent Roll Cornucopia

Crescent Roll Cornucopia – Kid Friendly Things To Do

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Turkey Cheeseball

Find instructions on – Crafts A La Mode

More Thanksgiving Crafts You’ll Like

 

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  1. konrad

    Thank you Thank you. Hoorah finally found some activities for the older children in our church.