Wondering how to keep young children busy while preparing the Thanksgiving Day feast?
Here are a few Thanksgiving gifts kids can make for family and guests.
Start with an old favorite and adapt it so that kids can construct beautiful and thoughtful gifts at home.
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The result will be a keepsake for that special guest or family member.
Here are a few Thanksgiving gift ideas that are easy for children to make.
Wreath
Tutorial fromtheglamlifehousewife,eventstocelebrate
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Make a wreath by cutting out stiff cardboard into a small ring.
Using glue, paste dried or craft flowers and berries onto the cardboard to cover it.
Once the glue is set, glitter may be sprinkled to add a sparkling touch.
Floral Arrangements/Baskets
Children can help make some great autumn floral arrangements or baskets.
Beautiful Place Cards With Fall Leaves
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Place card buntings
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Turkey place card holders
3.
Fallen dried leaves
4.
Rosemary Sprigs
To make place cards for the holiday table, cut standard size cardstock sheets in half.
Then fold the smaller rectangles in half like a tent.
Leave the inside blank.
When company arrives, encourage the children to ask each guest what he or she is thankful for.
Put the answers inside the cards.
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A nice idea would be a thick cylindrical candle and glass dome.
Then cut a wreath-shaped ring out of sturdy construction paper.
The inside circle of the ring should be about the size of the candleholder bottom.
Have kids trace their hands on colored construction paper and cut them out with blunt scissors.
Paste the handprints onto the ring so the fingers face outward.
Children can write their names on the handprints, if desired.
Lay the ring in the center of the table with the candleholder and candle on top.
Place a special marker at one table setting and whoever sits there wins the centerpiece.
Add a personalized touch to the holidays by creating beautiful handmade Thanksgiving gifts for guests.
The crafts are easy for children to do and will keep them entertained while the host prepares dinner.
Kids still looking for something to do on Thanksgiving Day morning?
Have them help put together some simple no-cook Thanksgiving Day appetizers.
Interested in getting the kids to work and play nicely together this November holiday?
Try some Thanksgiving Team Building Activites for Kids.
