Open Minds & Messy Hands
This Thanksgiving picture charades games is a great alternative to traditional charades for young children. A great virtual game idea for Thanksgiving! I love creating printable games that families can play together. We have so many Thanksgiving games to print on this site, but many require reading. This Thanksgiving picture
This pumpkin salt painting activity uses glue, salt and watercolors to create a fun 3D art project for the fall. Salt painting is such a great process art project for toddlers and preschoolers. It seems like magic as the paint spreads along the salt. This pumpkin salt painting is a
This printable Thanksgiving placemat for preschoolers and toddlers has fun activities such as tic tac toe, color in the turkey, and a maze to keep kids busy. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather together with family and friends. As Thanksgiving dinner is usually the focal point of many celebrations,
This stamped turkey towel craft makes the perfect DIY Thanksgiving decor or gift that 1 and 2 year olds can make. Use a cookie cutter to make the turkeys! Making DIY holiday decor with kids is a really fun way to get them involved in holiday prep, and can
This fun coffee filter turkey craft uses a tie dyed filter and a clothespin to make an adorable turkey. Great as a Thanksgiving centerpiece or place card. Turkey crafts are a really fun way to celebrate Thanksgiving with kids. This coffee filter turkey craft is not only adorable, but
This Thanksgiving sensory bin has a base of unpopped popcorn and dried beans to with a Native American and Pilgrim small world for kids to play with. Playing with a sensory bin is a great way to introduce a concept to young children. By engaging the senses, children are more
This printable turkey feather game includes a printable turkey body template and prompts children to match the colors of craft feathers to the bodies. Turkey games are so fun to play with toddlers and preschoolers around Thanksgiving. This color matching turkey feather game uses a free printable turkey template and
This printable gratitude dice makes a fun thankful game for families. Simply print and assemble, and talk about what you are grateful for. Gratitude is a difficult concept for many kids to wrap their heads around. Teaching kids to show gratitude or thankfulness starts with leading by example and making
This I am Thankful printable includes a coloring sheet, a color-in turkey to write what children are thankful for, and a color poster to fill in and print. Thanksgiving is about many things, but being Thankful for what we have is certainly at the forefront. Teaching kids gratitude from a
This Thanksgiving printable games pack includes a maze, I-spy, a crossword puzzle, and a word search. Great for a Thanksgiving kids table or boredom buster. Printable games are such a fun way to set up a quick and easy activity for kids. We love to celebrate the seasons, and learn