Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year for family and friends. While busy parents are preparing the Thanksgiving festivities, keep children occupied with online craft projects that are kid-safe and free.
The following websites offer printable projects that include Thanksgiving coloring pages, story booklets, and other fun Internet activities that can be printed out from home. The following online computer craft projects are guaranteed to entertain children of all ages for hours.
Free Thanksgiving Activities for Children
- CarlsCorner Pilgrim Pilgrim Mini Book - Cherry Carl, a retired school teacher, has assembled an artistic website created especially for teachers. The Pilgrim Pilgrim Mini Book is a rhyming Thanksgiving story that can be read online or printed out. To make the mini booklet, simply cut out the printed pages along the bold black line then staple the pages together. Adobe Acrobat is required (free download).
- BillyBear4Kids Tiny Titles - Children create their very own Thanksgiving story with BillyBear4Kids Tiny Titles. Print the pages, cut and staple to make the tiny booklet. Write an original story on the lines provided.
- ABCTeach My Thanksgiving Book - Creativity and originality are paramount in this online craft project. Children can add photographs and pictures or write personal memories or thankful comments in this 5-page printable booklet. Adobe Acrobat is required (free download).
- FamilyFun.Go Thanksgiving Hand-print Turkey - The Family Fun Thanksgiving Hand-print Turkey is a fun interactive activity. Print the picture then place palm of hand on the legs of the turkey. For the turkey's body, carefully trace the outline of the hand and fingers then draw in the eyes and beak with crayons or marker. Add turkey feathers by using crayons, markers or construction paper. Requires Adobe Acrobat (free download).
- BHG Turkey Card - This holiday project from Better Homes & Gardens is for older children or requires adult assistance. A variety of materials are needed to complete this cute Thanksgiving card. Download the template and read directions to complete. Registration is required.
- ABCTeach Thanksgiving Postcards - Print these Thanksgiving holiday postcards on card stock paper. There are 2 postcards per page and Adobe Acrobat is required (free download).
- Teach-nology Thanksgiving Bookmarks - Three different Thanksgiving bookmarks are available at Teach-nology. Print, then cut along the lines and laminate for added strength. “Do your homework. Don’t be a turkey”, “Be friendly everyday” and “Turkey business” are the three holiday bookmark choices.
- Activity Village “I Give Thanks” Slips - This project requires creativity and imagination. Print out the “I Give Thanks” slips, then cut out all 15 squares, adding a personalized message on each square. Paste onto construction paper, poster board, or place on top of dinner plate. Imagination is the key. Adobe Acrobat is required (free download).
- FamilyFun.Go Thanksgiving Day Bingo - Thanksgiving Day Bingo is a fun holiday game for the entire family. To play, print out all five bingo cards. Cut the fifth bingo card along the dotted lines and place the cut out squares in a hat or box to be drawn out by one of the players. As the squares are called out, place a jelly bean, coin or other token on top of the bingo card. For added strength, laminate the cards or cover with clear contact paper. Requires Adobe Acrobat (free download).
Free Thanksgiving Coloring Projects
- LilFingers Thanksgiving Coloring Pages - The LilFingers website includes four Thanksgiving coloring pages that can be printed out and colored at home.
- FunSchool.Kaboose Thanksgiving Coloring Pages - This coloring project includes seven fun coloring projects for younger children. Requires Adobe Acrobat (free download).
- FunSchool Fun Blaster Arcade - This Thanksgiving coloring project is done online. Use the ink dropper to fill in the color of choice. Each project can also be printed.
- Holidays.Kaboose Thanksgiving Coloring Pages for Kids - Choose from 12 different Thanksgiving pictures. There are 2 different sizes available for each picture.
- ColoringBookFun Thanksgiving Coloring Pages - This website offers 21 fun Thanksgiving coloring pages for children. Click the image twice for a printer-friendly version which removes advertising.
Children will be filled with holiday spirit by creating these entertaining online Thanksgiving printable projects.
For more holiday fun, 13 adorable craft projects for children are highlighted in this Free Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids article. Read Free Thanksgiving Games for Kids for 10 kid-safe and child-friendly holiday online games for children. Thanksgiving Puzzles and Mazes provides 12 online and offline puzzles, mazes and word-games for children, for free. Finally, add specail Thanksgiving messages, images and animations to the family computer with Free Thanksgiving Screensavers.
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