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Thanksgiving Classroom Party Ideas

Thanksgiving Classroom Party Ideas

By: Ali McNulty  It’s almost Thanksgiving and time for classroom Thanksgiving parties. These are a few favorites that we have used in classrooms over the years. They’re easy, fun and the kids love them. There are Thanksgiving crafts for kids, Thanksgiving themed snacks and also some cute Thanksgiving games below. Also, be sure to check out this post with some… Read More

A Turkey Frame Craft

A Turkey Frame Craft

Today, I wanted to share a fun Thanksgiving craft to do with your kids: Thanksgiving Turkey Frame Craft.   Thanksgiving Turkey Frame  Supplies Needed: Plain Wooden Frame; Brown Paint and Paintbrushes Feathers Google Eyes Glue Gun Foam Triangle Sticker Directions: 1.  Paint the frame brown. 2.  Decorate to look like a turkey.  Add feathers.  Add google eyes, a little triangle… Read More

Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

Are you looking for exciting and fun activities this Thanksgiving for your kids? You’re in for a treat because these Thanksgiving-themed past times will surely be a great addition to a fun-filled day with your kids!   It’s a little over a week to Thanksgiving and we are getting so excited to see family and have our big Thanksgiving feast…. Read More

DIY Hanging Turkey Handprint

DIY Hanging Turkey Handprint

  It’s been a few years since we did a Thanksgiving handprint craft. I forgot how cute those little rainbow fingers made into a turkey look! This craft came about because I had the round wood boards and wanted to make something to hang for Thanksgiving. I host a little craft club for Alex’s fellow kindergartners and was trying to… Read More

Apple Cake Recipe: Perfect for Fall

Apple Cake Recipe: Perfect for Fall

By: Kristen Mider of Cooking with Friends  It’s beginning to feel like fall here. The leaves are starting to drop from the trees, the mornings are growing crisper, and the summer fruits and vegetables have given way to fall favorites. Corn, tomatoes, and peaches are being replaced by things like kale, beets, and apples. My kids love apples. They consume… Read More

5 Fun Turkey Crafts

5 Fun Turkey Crafts

Gobble, gobble, it’s time to craft some turkeys! We’ve got 5 fun, easy turkey crafts for kids. With Thanksgiving just 2 weeks away, these are cute projects to do for fun or to bring along to the Thanksgiving table.   Turkey crafts for kids   1. Edible Turkey Project  (Click here for directions)     2. Toilet Paper Roll Turkey  Supplies:… Read More

Turkey Crafts & Activities for Young Children

Turkey Crafts & Activities for Young Children

For more Thanksgiving inspiration,  please follow our Pinterest boards for our latest pins!   One week until Thanksgiving!  Today, I wanted to share some super easy turkey crafts & activities.  These Thanksgiving crafts can be completed with children as young as a toddler.  We hope you enjoy our turkey crafts for kids! Starting with one of our favorites… 1.  Turkey Frame (For directions,… Read More

Thanksgiving Bucket List (Free Printable)

Thanksgiving Bucket List (Free Printable)

For more Thanksgiving inspiration,  please follow our Pinterest boards for our latest pins!   I have to admit that with the Christmas holiday season starting earlier & earlier every year, Thanskgiving is going to be a forgotten holiday.  I am determined to appreciate & celebrate Thanksgiving before we really jump into full on Christmas mode in our house.  Two weeks until Thanksgiving &… Read More

Turkey Leg Thanksgiving Crown

Turkey Leg Thanksgiving Crown

For more Thanksgiving inspiration,  please follow our Pinterest boards for our latest pins!   The Turkey Leg Thanksgiving Crown.  It is one of my favorite handmade crafts from Thanksgiving last year and I owe it all to the wonderful preschool my kids went to last year.  It’s too cute not to share, so here you go: one of our favorite Thanksgiving crafts for… Read More