Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching! The idea that it’s just around the corner might be stressful and overwhelming. There is a lot to get done in a short amount of time. Without adding more to your plate, my goal is to try to make it easier. Since Thanksgiving Day tends to be such a busy day in the kitchen, it’s helpful to have things for your kids to do. This day doesn’t have to be spend solely preoccupied with the cooking. Keep your kids active and engaged during this Thanksgiving and allow your family to create some new family traditions and memories. Therefore, here are A Few Great Thanksgiving Ideas For Kids.
A Few Great Thanksgiving Day Ideas For Kids
1. Gratitude Scavenger Hunt
I found this idea on Pinterest and I loved it. Anything gratitude related and I will usually be IN. Print this out and allow your kids to take some time to explore all the things they are grateful for. This is a great activity for bigger kids too- even teenagers! Everyone can take time to express their gratitude for what they already have in their lives. You can save what they write out each year and even start a keepsake Thanksgiving journal. It will hold all the things they are thankful for through the years, and that’s a keepsake worth keeping! You can check out this idea, here.
2. Thanksgiving Bingo
This could be a really fun activity that the whole family could look forward to after dinner is done. Thanksgiving Day Bingo is a fantastic way to get the whole family involved together. It doesn’t take much effort either. Then, once the turkey eating is done and everyone is full, it would be fun to relax and play this together. By the time you get a game or two in, it’ll be time for pie! So, you can check out this idea here.
3. Autumn & Leaf Stamps
Have an activity table set up with all kinds of things already on it that can help to keep them occupied. Set it up the night before and you’re really ahead of the game! Besides having crayons and colored pencils handy, also have fall related stamps and coloring pages available for the kids to explore with. Stamps isn’t something my kids play with often, so this would be a huge hit and would keep them entertained for quite awhile. I really like these Leaf and Acorn Stamps. They come with a great variety! This Thanksgiving Day Stamp Kit is really cute too. The more options you have on the table, the better!
4. Thanksgiving Day Printable Packet
Printables are always a great idea! Plus, you can save this and bust it out year after year. This Thanksgiving Day Printable Packet is loaded with options to help keep your kids busy. If you put a stack or two of these on your activity table, kids can keep coming back to it throughout the day. Check it out, here.
There is no reason for your kids to be bored on Thanksgiving Day. Likewise, there is also no reason for you to be stressed. Yes, there are many moving parts to Thanksgiving Day. But a few ideas like this can go a long way. It doesn’t have to be perfect to be effective and a blessing to your family. Get your head in the game, think through what’s important, and work to make EVERY day stellar. Setting yourself and your family up for success is the first step! For more ideas, always check out Pinterest. Your life doesn’t have to look like a Pinterest board in order for some of these things to work FOR you.
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