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Thanksgiving Crafts Party
Before or At Thanksgiving
Here are some Thanksgiving craft ideas to keep everyone busy. Consider a Thanksgiving Craft Party before Thanksgiving so your kids (and family and friends) can show off their handiwork!
Circle Turkey
Supplies: Brown Paper Bags, Scrap Construction Paper, Glue, Crayons and Scissors
Cut two circles out of paper bags; one about 5 inches and one about 3 inches. Cut out a strip
(about 1 inch by 3-4 inches) and accordion fold it. Glue one end toward the top of the large circle and the other end in the middle of the small circle. Cut an oval (about 2 inches by 4-5 inches) to be the head and neck. Glue it to the middle of the small circle. From the scrap construction paper, cut out feathers on glue them to the top edge of the large circle. Color on eyes, beak, etc.
Indian Vest
Supplies: Paper Bag, Scissors and Optional Materials (see below)
Cut a vest from the paper bag, cut a slit up the front and neck and arm holes. To decorate, either cut out construction paper shape (arrows, sun, designs, etc.) and glue them on, or, use potatoes to paint them (slice potato in half, cut design into potatoes, dip in paint and print onto vest).
Indian Headband
Supplies: Brown Construction Paper, Scissors, Stapler or Tape and Scrap Construction Paper
Cut brown construction paper into strips, fit it around child's head and staple or tape ends together. Cut feathers out of scrap construction paper and glue or staple onto headband.
Thanksgiving Characters
Supplies: Toilet Paper Roll, Crayons, Glue, Construction Paper and Scissors
Cover roll with black paper. Cut a small circle, draw a face on it, and glue it onto the roll. Other things to add: arms, feet hair hat brim, apron, etc. You can also make Indians and turkeys this way.
Hand Print Turkey
Supplies: Heavy Paper, Brown Paint and Feathers
Dip child's hand in paint, and make a handprint on the paper (make sure the fingers are spread). Draw on a beak and glue on feathers. We have also added beads for eyes.
Indian Drum
Supplies: Oatmeal Box or any can with a lid, Tape, Construction Paper, Rubber Bands, Crayons and Scissors
Cut a piece of construction paper to fit around can. Draw "Indian" designs on it, and tape it onto can. Cut 2 circles out of construction paper about an inch bigger than the lid. Put it over the top and bottom of the can, and use rubber bands to hold it on.
Paper Bag Turkey
Supplies: Brown Paper Bags, Scrap Construction Paper, Newspaper, Glue, Crayons and Scissors
Stuff the paper bag with newspaper, leaving about 3 inches to fold shut. Try to fold it so both ends look the same and then glue it shut. Cut out feather shapes and glue onto bag. Draw and cut out turkey head and neck; making two tabs where the base of the neck will be. Fold one tab forward and one tab back and attach it to the bag
Thanksgiving Cornucopia
Supplies: Paper Grocery Bags, Magazines, Glue, Crayons and Scissors
Cut the paper bag so you can flatten it. Cut out the cornucopia cone shape, add a circle to the
"open" end. Color it if desired. Cut out pictures of fruit from magazines and glue them onto circle of the horn.
Totem Pole
Supplies: Egg Cartons, Scrap Paper, Feathers, Beads, etc., Glue, Crayons and Scissors
Cut egg cartons into 4 rows of 3 cups. Glue 2 sections together, back to back, to form the totem pole. Decorate as desired.
Tree of Thanks
Supplies: 2 Paper Grocery Bags, Construction Paper (fall Colors), Crayons, Markers, or Pencils, Glue and Scissors
Cut open the grocery bags so it lays flat. Cut out a tree trunk with branches. Use colored paper
and cut out leaf shapes. Have everyone write for what they are thankful on the leaves, and hang them on the tree.
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