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I am Thankful Printable Activity and Coloring Sheet

I am Thankful Printable Activity and Coloring Sheet

October 27, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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

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Filed Under: Fall, Printables, Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Printable Games: I Spy, Maze, Crossword & Word Search

Thanksgiving Printable Games: I Spy, Maze, Crossword & Word Search

October 17, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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

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Thanksgiving Charades Printable Game for Families

Thanksgiving Charades Printable Game for Families

October 15, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This Thanksgiving charades printable game is the perfect way to get everyone in the family laughing and moving together. So much family-friendly fun! Charades is such a fun family game that all ages can enjoy. This Thanksgiving charades printable game is a great way to combine the transition of seasons

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Thanksgiving Pictionary Printable Game for Families

Thanksgiving Pictionary Printable Game for Families

October 14, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Playing Pictionary is always a blast. It’s one of those family-friendly games that just ensures that there’s going to be a ton of laughter and fun. The great part about this Thanksgiving pictionary printable board game is that it’s created so a wide variety of ages can enjoy. From young to

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Turkey Leaf Craft for Kids

Turkey Leaf Craft for Kids

October 10, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This turkey leaf craft uses construction paper and artificial leaves to build a turkey. Great for cutting and gluing practice with kids. Two of our favorite crafts for the Fall include turkey crafts and leaf crafts, so we thought we would combine with two with this easy and adorable turkey

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Thanksgiving Dinner Sensory Bin with Painted Rocks

Thanksgiving Dinner Sensory Bin with Painted Rocks

November 6, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

A Thanksgiving sensory bin that includes popcorn kernels and cranberries with some Thanksgiving dinner painted rocks. Adaptations for various ages.     Sensory bins are excellent for early learning, and great for children with sensory-seeking behaviors. They provide opportunities for rich learning for kids as children are engaged and using

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Thanksgiving Painted Rocks: Thanksgiving Dinner Feast

Thanksgiving Painted Rocks: Thanksgiving Dinner Feast

November 5, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving painted rocks that represent the foods in a Thanksgiving dinner. A set of 6 rocks including: turkey, pie, corn, cranberries and more.   These Thanksgiving painted rocks are cute and simple to make! This set includes 6 rocks: turkey, pie, corn, cranberries, pumpkin, and bread. Check out just how

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Felt Turkey Busy Bag with Free Printable Template

Felt Turkey Busy Bag with Free Printable Template

November 5, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone 3 Comments

This felt turkey busy bag is easy to make, and fun for play and learning with many ages! Keep this with you whenever you need to keep the kids busy!   One of our favorite busy bag materials is felt! I love to make mini felt boards that the kids

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Free Printable Thanksgiving Bingo Game

Free Printable Thanksgiving Bingo Game

November 1, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone 1 Comment

My kids love to play games. I like to whip them out during the witching hour, that time of day where it’s impossible to get anything done, like dinner, homework, etc. Printable games are go-to’s here (check out more of our free Fall games). easy peasy and fun! This printable Thanksgiving

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Easy Thanksgiving Snacks to WOW the Kids In Your Life

Easy Thanksgiving Snacks to WOW the Kids In Your Life

October 23, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These Thanksgiving snacks are SO cute! And my favorite part? There is zero cooking or food prep involved, simply dress up some pre-made snacks, and voila, Thanksgiving snacks are complete. I mean  I love to cook, but some days…simple is best.   Simple Thanksgiving Snacks that Wow These Thanksgiving snacks

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