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Writer's pictureStephanie Denman

Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids: Nurturing Creativity and Gratitude

Thanksgiving is a time for families to come together, express gratitude, and celebrate the harvest season. Engaging children in crafts not only ignites their creativity but also instills a sense of appreciation for nature and the homesteading lifestyle. In this blog post, we'll explore a selection of delightful and homesteading-inspired Thanksgiving crafts that will keep your little ones entertained while fostering their connection with the natural world. From leaf prints to gratitude journals, let's dive into these fun and meaningful activities that will create lasting memories during the holiday season.



Leaf Print Banner:

- Take your children on a nature walk to collect a variety of fallen leaves.

- Place a large sheet of craft paper or fabric on a flat surface.

- Dip the leaves in washable paint and press them onto the paper or fabric, creating beautiful leaf prints.

- Once dry, cut out the leaf prints and string them together to create a festive Thanksgiving banner.



Gratitude Rocks:

- Collect smooth stones or pebbles from your garden or a nearby riverbank.

- Provide acrylic paint in autumnal colors and paintbrushes for your children.

- Encourage them to paint each rock with a word or symbol representing something they are grateful for.

- Place the gratitude rocks in a decorative bowl or scatter them around your Thanksgiving table as a reminder of the blessings in your lives.


Harvest Wreath:

- Gather a variety of natural materials, such as pinecones, acorns, dried flowers, and wheat stalks.

- Help your children shape a wreath base using a sturdy vine or

flexible branches.

- Use hot glue or twine to attach the gathered materials onto the wreath base, creating a beautiful and rustic harvest-inspired decoration.


Gratitude Journal:

- Provide your children with small notebooks or blank journals.

- Encourage them to decorate the covers with drawings or stickers that represent things they are grateful for.

- Encourage them to write or draw something they are thankful for each day leading up to Thanksgiving, cultivating a sense of gratitude and reflection.



Harvest Cornucopia:

- Gather construction paper, scissors, and markers or crayons.

- Help your children cut out a cornucopia shape from brown construction paper.

- Assist them in drawing and coloring an assortment of fruits, vegetables, and grains on different colored paper.

- Have them glue the cutouts inside the cornucopia, creating a bountiful harvest scene.


Engaging children in homesteading-inspired Thanksgiving crafts not only encourages their creativity but also nurtures their appreciation for nature and the bountiful harvest season. These hands-on activities provide opportunities for bonding, learning, and reflection as you celebrate Thanksgiving together. As your little ones proudly display their leaf print banners, gratitude rocks, and harvest wreaths, they will feel a deep connection with the homesteading lifestyle and the importance of gratitude. So, gather your materials, embrace the joy of crafting, and create lasting memories with your children this Thanksgiving.

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