Thanksgiving - Colorations®

Seasonality: Thanksgiving

BioColor Pinecone Painting

Explore the sensation of using a pine cone as a paint “brush!”

Pine Cone Creatures

Encourage imaginations to soar! It’s always amazing to see the wonderful creativity of children.

Paper Plate Owl

These feathered friends are a real hoot!

Paper Plate Wreath

A quick and simple activity to get in the fall spirit!

Watercolor Autumn Leaves

This activity is a great way for students to contribute to the autumn décor in your classroom!

Clay Leaf Ornaments

These simple leaf ornaments will delight any class and make for a great craft for chilly autumn days.

Decorate Your Own Gobbler

Create festive Thanksgiving turkeys using simple arts & crafts materials.

Pony Bead Corn & Pumpkins

Children can create a great take-home craft with these fun corn and pumpkin shapes!

Classroom Thanksgiving Tree

Using the children’s handprints, create a tree for them to write what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving!

Pilgrim Ship Creative Craft Activity for Thanksgiving

Set sail to a new continent! Children will adore these crafts and the telling of historical (or fictional) stories with them. A terrific activity for critical thinking, creative thinking, storytelling and historical discussion.

Native American Headband

Learn about the cultural wear and traditions of the Native American by creating these lovely, personalized headbands. This terrific activity promotes creativity and fine motor skills, as well as a valuable lesson on the culture on the Native Americans.

Plate of Pumpkin Pie

These pies are simple, fast and mess-free—and you don't even need an oven! Children will practice motor skills and critical thinking skills as they make this classic Fall dessert. This activity is also a great opportunity to discuss food as culture.

Pin The Tail On The Turkey

This turkey-rific activity is a delight that children can enjoy again and again! In addition to creating a treat of a Thanksgiving turkey, children will build motor skills and practice creative and critical thinking skills.

Watercolor Turkeys & Leaves

Create fun, decorative turkeys, just in time for Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Creative Craft Activity Pilgrim Hat

Pilgrim Hats

Give children a chance to dress up as the early pilgrim settlers with this quick and simple activity! They'll develop critical motor skills and practice concentration as they cut and assemble their project. Plus, they'll have a fun new dramatic play hat!

Thanksgiving Creative Craft Activity Hand Turkey

Handprint Turkeys

Celebrate the Thanksgiving turkey by creating your own out of a few simple supplies! In this activity, children will combine objects like paper cups and pom-poms while creating their own colorful turkey feathers. A great way to cultivate creativity and practice fine motor skills!

Paper Cup Turkeys

Celebrate the Thanksgiving turkey by creating your own out of a few simple supplies! In this activity, children will combine objects like paper cups and pom-poms while creating their own colorful turkey feathers. A great way to cultivate creativity and practice fine motor skills!

Autumn Stamp Art

Celebrate the autumn season with this fun stamping project!

Thanksgiving Creative Craft Activity Pilgrim Ship

Pilgrim Ships

Perfect for accompanying lessons on the pilgrims' voyage to America, this activity builds motor skills as children learn about history! This is a terrific process art activity for cultivating creativity and practicing fine motor skills for a variety of age groups.