Growing up thanksgiving was kind of boring, the women cooked, the men watched football and the kids just sat around waiting on the day to end- so I am determined to set new traditions for my kids! Let’s plan and get prepared so thanksgiving is as muc...
I always get my best ideas from here and my kids have the best time, especially paint related ones even though they are messy the memories are totally worth it!
65 Best Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids of All Ages - Good Housekeeping
My old Pinterest had a huge board filled with different holiday crafts for kids, if you are looking anywhere for ideas this is it!!
260 Turkey Kids Crafts ideas in 2024
My first thoughts when I think of pumpkin is dessert- so why not try something different this year and let your kids wear little aprons and be your assistants?
20 Savory Pumpkin Recipes You Have To Try - Allrecipes
This would be a fun way to play football for younger children who shouldn’t be tackling and don’t have great coordination yet!
Outdoor Football Games For Kids
Tons of templates and ideas for games that kids can enjoy that are fall and thanksgiving themed! If you prepare well enough, thanksgiving week/day can be so seamless and fun filled!
40 Fall Games for Kids | Autumn Party Games
I tried these pecan pie pumpkin bars last year and they were a hit! My kids were covered in flour but I still remember how hard we all laughed and that’s the best part!
Easy Pumpkin Dessert Recipe - Allrecipes
For the moms who HATE to pick up a mess (me sometimes!) or kids who don’t like to be dirty (my youngest daughter!) these no mess activities are a perfect fit!
Top 10 fall activities for kids: No-mess, at-home - SitterTree
Tossing games are great ways to teach kids fine motor skills and coordination. Plus things like this from Amazon you can use all year round!!
Lawn Games
Let’s not forget a cute outfit always sets the mood for the occasion!!
Kids' Thanksgiving Clothes and Outfits - Sparkle In Pink
Teaching your kids the meaning behind thanksgiving and why we celebrate it is really important! Here is a cute drama set for kids to dress up and act out the story of thanksgiving! This would be a great before or after dinner activity to act out for ...
First Thanksgiving Dramatic Play Activity - Lessons for Little Ones
Anywhere from Tom hanks to the peanuts, there is a thanksgiving movie that everyone in the family would enjoy on this list!! So curl up with your cider and a warm blanket and hit play!!
60 Thanksgiving Movies to Put You in the Holiday Spirit
Here’s another great site for things your kids can cook to contribute to the thanksgiving meal!! I know my girls will love being helpful and taking part in whatever I’m doing in the kitchen!
Thanksgiving Dishes Your Kids Can Help Make - Allrecipes
Make a fun playlist and have a dance party!
Home Free - The Thanksgiving Song
Make cute thanksgiving hair bows/ accessories!!
60 Hair bows Thanksgiving ideas
Look up some cute poses and get the family dressed up and take thanksgiving pictures! You can frame them or use them for Christmas cards!!