This year, I’m really working with the girls to cultivate a grateful heart.  At this point, modeling is one of the most important ways I can do this, but we also have fun doing some crafts, making snacks, and just sharing what we’re grateful for.  Below you’ll find some of the activities we’ve done in the past – as well as some activities and crafts from other bloggers around the web!

Feel free to leave your ideas or links to your Thanksgiving activities in the comments below!

Download a printable Gratitude Journal and record your thanks.

Make a Paint Sample Turkey Craft.

Make a festive Apple Turkey for a Thanksgiving Day centerpiece.

Make a simple Thanksgiving chain.

Paint a Toddler Handprint Turkey.

Here’s another Handprint Turkey craft.

Print a Thanksgiving Handwashing Printable to remind your little ones to wash their hands.

Make a healthy Turkey Snack for an afternoon treat.

Make a Paper Plate Turkey Wreath.

Create a Classic Handprint Turkey and send it out as a card.

Paint a Corn Wreath to hang on your door.

Make a Fruit & Nut Stuffed Pumpkin to share with your family.

Download a free Thanksgiving Preschool Pack.

Make Candy-Coated Caramel Apples to give to a friend (or eat yourself)!

Download free Thanksgiving Coloring Sheets to put on the table on Thanksgiving Day.

 

 

Through Thanksgiving get my eBook, Thanksgiving Heart:  Cultivating Gratitude in Young Children, for just $2.99.