Free Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

13 Online Decorating Projects and Holiday Printables for Children

Nov 9, 2007 Jace Shoemaker-Galloway

Children of all ages will enjoy decorating the house with these online Thanksgiving crafts and holiday printables that are kid-safe, child-friendly and free.

This holiday season, create special memories that inspire children’s creativity and holiday spirit with the Thanksgiving craft projects and holiday printables listed below.

No special materials are required to complete these free online decorating projects. All that is needed is a computer with an Internet connection, a printer and a variety of papers.

From pilgrim place cards and simple turkey napkin rings to holiday tablescapes, the following websites offer Thanksgiving crafts and decorating projects for children that are fun, safe and free.

The following tablescape ensemble by Bethany Roberts includes matching place cards, napkin rings and placemats

Bethany Roberts Thanksgiving Place Cards

To make these cute Thanksgiving Mice Place Cards from BethanyRoberts.com , simply print and cut along the solid black line. Fold backwards on dotted lines. Write names in the orange box and place on table. For added durability, laminate or use clear contact paper.

Bethany Roberts Thanksgiving Napkin Rings

To make matching Thanksgiving Napkin Rings from BethanyRoberts.com, print and cut along the solid black line. Tape the two ends of the napkin rings together and place on dinner table. Three rings are printed on each page.

Bethany Roberts Thanksgiving Placemats

This printable project from BethanyRoberts.com completes the tablescape ensemble by Bethany Roberts. To make, simply print out the matching placemat and cut along bold black lines. For added strength, laminate or use clear contact paper.

Ben Jerry Turkey Place Cards

These Turkey Place Cards from BenJerry .com are available in color or black and white.

Black Dog 4 Kids Holiday Place Cards

BlackDog4Kids.com has four different designs available for this place card project.

Jan Brett Thanksgiving Coloring Placemat

Jan Brett, the talented illustrator of children's books, brings her lovely artwork to printable placemats in her JanBrett.com website. The placemats are divided into two sections, one section per page. Print and tape the two pages together. For added strength, laminate or use clear contact paper.

Family Fun Go Fun Photo Frame for Thanksgiving

The Fun Photo Frame from FamilyFun.Go.com for Thanksgiving is a wonderful project for children. To make, print the photo frame on card stock then cut along the dotted lines. Attach a real photograph in the cut-out area of the frame. Place on the fireplace mantel, on the refrigerator or on the dinner table. Requires Adobe Acrobat (free download).

Aloha Friends Luau Hawaii Theme Thanksgiving Printables

AlohaFriendsLuau.com offers an Hawaiian Thanksgiving craft project for children. The trio of templates include invitations, place cards and name badges. Index cards and Avery labels are required for these three decorating projects.

Family Crafts Turkey Design Thanksgiving Bag

Create a holiday treat bag for Thanksgiving guests from FamilyCrafts.About. com . Right click on the template and save to the computer hard drive, then print on heavy paper or card stock. Cut along the solid lines, then fold on dotted lines. Glue the flaps to the inside so they are hidden. Other Thanksgiving party favor bags are also available at FamilyCrafts.

Family Crafts Thanksgiving Cards and Invitations

Sherri Osborn, from FamilyCrafts.About.com, offers a variety of Thanksgiving cards, invitations and envelopes for children. From cornucopia and turkey designs to the ever-popular pilgrim hat, holiday guests will feel extra-special when children make these printable projects.

Family Crafts Pilgrim Hat Thanksgiving Gift Cards

The Pilgrim Hat Thanksgiving Gift Card is a wonderful way to add a personalized touch to a small gift in another fun activity from FamilyCrafts.About.com. To make, print cards on heavyweight paper, cut along solid line and fold on the dotted line.

HP Turkey Coasters

These darling HP coasters are a wonderful addition to the dinner table. Print the template on heavyweight paper and cut along the black lines. Laminate for added strength and durability. 4 coasters are printed per page. Adobe Acrobat required (free download).

Thanksgiving Word Scramble Placemat

Another Thanksgiving decorating design from Hewlett-Packard. These placemats are functional and entertaining. Children can color, find their way through the maze, try the crossword puzzle or unscramble the words without leaving the dinner table. Adobe Acrobat required (free download).

Thanksgiving is a special time for family, friends and loved ones. For additional Thanksgiving activities, crafts and games for children, read:

Free Thanksgiving Games for Kids

Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

Thanksgiving Puzzles and Mazes

Free Thanksgiving Screensavers

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Bethany Roberts Placemats