27 Thanksgiving Craft Ideas for the Classroom
27 Thanksgiving Crafts for the Classroom
Are you looking for some new Thanksgiving crafts for the classroom? You've done the hand turkey but need something a little different this year right? I've gathered the best Thanksgiving class crafts including ideas for giving thanks, tons of cute craft ideas including unique turkey crafts. Some of them are super easy for the younger students. Hope you get inspired to try something new in your class this holiday!
Activities Focused on Giving Thanks
These craft ideas are all about giving thanks. Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to teach your class about gratitude which is essential to living a full life. Check out below my favorite Thanksgiving craft ideas for your class that are centered on giving thanks.
1 | Thankful Tree Art
This class made these branches that are painted with tempera paint and then added beautiful blossoms with tissue paper. They used the spots below to write about what they're thankful for.
2 | Thankful Pumpkin Craft
This is a super easy craft idea for your class. Just have the students write what they're thankful for on orange strips of paper and then staple them together to create this cute little pumpkin.
3 | Turkey & Poem Craft
Instead of just having your students create a turkey add this sweet poem to their art to make it even more special. The poem reads:
This isn’t just a turkey as anyone can see. I made it with my hand which is part of me. It comes with lots of love especially to say I hope you have a very happy Thanksgiving day!
Unique Thanksgiving Crafts for the Classroom
This next group of ideas are very unique, they're not the same old turkey crafts. (Not that there is anything wrong with those) These are fun ideas for finger puppets, food art, cute scarecrows, teepees and more!
4 | My Thanksgiving Story Bracelet
Your students will create a bracelet to go with the Thanksgiving story which is a little booklet about Thanksgiving that they get to color. To receive the instructions and the printables click on the link above.
5 | The Thanksgiving Story Finger Puppets
These adorable finger puppets are made with felt, and your student will love playing with them. Click the link under the pictures for the full instructions.
6 | Scarecrow Crafts
This adorable scarecrow doubles as a healthy snack for your students. It's made from a small applesauce, raisins, a fruit roll up and a juice box!
7 | Corn on the Cob
All you need for your students to make these mini corn on the cobs are pipe cleaners and fall colored beads.
8 | Student Turkeys
Parents will love getting this craft! To re-create it in your classroom just have students make four hands and attach them along with a picture to a popsicle stick. The best part is the sign that reads, Happy Thanksgiving from your little turkey.
9 | Pie Garland Craft
My favorite part of Thanksgiving is the pie, so why not make it into art? This pie garland would be fun for your students to create, and they would look amazing displayed in your class. Click the link under the picture for the instructions.
10 | Paper Bag Teepees
This unique idea comes from a pre-K to second grade art teacher from New Jersey. This would be a great multicultural activity and could lead to a lesson on Native American heritage. These are easy to make, and the students could use their creativity to decorate them.
Creative Turkey Crafts for the Classroom
So, you've done the basic turkey art in your classroom, right? If you're looking for some new fun and creative turkey craft ideas this year, then I got you covered. Check out some creative ideas below.
11 | Turkey Pumpkin Craft
If your class had a field trip to the pumpkin patch this year, then this would be a fun craft to do with them. This colorful pumpkin is decorated with squeeze painted. To get the full tutorial click on the link under the picture.
12 | Flower Petal Turkey Craft
A fun twist on the typical turkey is to use flower petals to create its feathers. Not only is this turkey pretty but it smells nice too!
13 | Balloon Turkey Crafts
Would your students love to make these fun balloon turkeys? All you need is balloons, colored paper and glue and you are good to go.
14 | Feather Turkey Art
Feathers make a beautiful addition to the painted hand turkey. I love how they chose pretty feather colors to make it a work of art.
15 | Turkey Headband
This would be a fun project that would also make for a cute class picture. Click the link above for the instructions.
16 | Turkey Ornament
This cute turkey ornament is filled with cereal, but you could also fill it with treats for the students to take home. You can find all the steps by clicking the link above.
17 | Build Your Own Turkey Clay Kits
You can purchase these little kits for a classroom activity or to send them home with students. Each kit comes with molding clay, googly eyes, pipe cleaners and a top hat. Students are able to build their own turkey.
18 | Popsicle Stick Turkey Craft
Here's another easy turkey classroom craft. Just glue popsicle sticks and decorate with feathers, felt, pipe cleaners and googly eyes. Have student paint them unique colors for a fun twist on the traditional turkey craft.
Nature Inspired Crafts
Fall is a great opportunity to do nature crafts, with all the falling leaves and the beautiful colors of autumn as your inspiration. Check out below the best ideas for nature inspired crafts including colorful acorns, leaf art and pinecone creations.
19 | Colorful Acorn Craft Idea
These are simply walnuts topped with colorful yarn which create gorgeous giant acorns. This is a simple craft idea that your students will have fun making. Plus, they're pretty too!
20 | Pinecone Creatures
IMAGE SOURCE | CRAFTBOXGIRLS
These little cuties are made with pinecones, felt and googly eyes. I love how they're holding a little sign too! Click the craft box girls’ link to see the instructions.
21 | Colorful Painted Leaves
I'm loving the beauty of these painted leaves. These would look gorgeous displayed in your classroom. Click the link above for the full tutorial.
22 | Leaf Bowls
These take a little time to make but the results are amazing, and they would make great gifts! The instructions can be found in the link above.
23 | Turkey Rocks
Have students scavenge for their own art supplies to re-create these adorable rock turkeys.
24 | Leaf Suncatcher Craft Kit
These are complete kits that you can purchase on Etsy here. You have the choice of getting all leaves, all pumpkins or a combo of both. Students make these with tissue paper and sticky paper so there is no glue or paint!
Easy Thanksgiving Craft Ideas for the Classroom
For last, I saved the easiest craft ideas. These would be perfect for preschool or kindergarteners. All you will need is some paper plates, colored construction paper and toilet paper rolls for these next ideas.
25 | Paper Plate Turkeys
Yep, it’s as easy as it looks. Find some colorful paper plates to up the cuteness factor.
26 | Toilet Paper Roll Turkey
Love this simple idea. You can have the students add a little personality to their turkey with facial expressions like they did here.
27 | Thankful Paper Turkey
On each feather have your students write or tell you to write one thing they are thankful for. This is a fun craft for them to take home and show their family. It's always funny to hear what the little ones are thankful for too.
Colorful Paper Bag Turkey
Here's an easy activity that you will only need brown paper bags, feathers and colored paper. Choose bright colors to add a fun twist to a traditional Thanksgiving craft.
If you're also looking for some ideas for Thanksgiving treats for your class, check out this post- Cute Thanksgiving Classroom Treats Your Students Will Love
Now you have tons of new ideas for Thanksgiving crafts for the classroom including new ideas for creative Thanksgiving turkey crafts, crafts that focus on giving thanks, nature inspired crafts and more unique Thanksgiving craft ideas. Hopefully you found at least one that will be perfect for your students to try in your classroom this year.
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