5 DIY Thanksgiving Decorations For Kids
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It’s the month of November! You know what that means — Thanksgiving! It’s the one day in a year where people come together to celebrate the countless blessings they’ve received throughout the year. Families from near and far meet and greet each other to appreciate the love and bond they share. One of the fine traditions of this significant holiday includes preparing an elaborate feast with turkey, chicken, and other poultry being the highlight of the spread. People eat, drink, and make merry with their loved ones.
Another part of the festival without which Thanksgiving would seem incomplete is the decorations around the Autumn/Fall season. Wreaths, pumpkins, leaves, and turkey decor are a big part of the Thanksgiving festivities. Arts and crafts are a big part of your kids’ lives. It fuels their creativity and keeps their minds, hands, eyes alert, and Thanksgiving is the perfect time to engage your kids with some creative activity. So without further ado, let’s dive into the best DIY decorations that you can do with your kids on this Thanksgiving day celebration:
1. The Pumpkin Project
Simple yet creative, the pumpkin project will keep your kids busy while you enjoy the elaborate Thanksgiving spread that you deserve.
Method:
- Paint a paper plate orange and wait for it to dry.
- Cut out shapes for the face.
- Now apply some sticky glue to the shapes.
- Stick them on the paper plate.
It’s quick, simple, and fun!
2. The Handprint Pumpkin
Messy but fun, you don’t have to hold back and join your kids in creating art.
Method:
- Cut a piece of chart paper (white/black) in the shape of a pumpkin.
- Smear your palms with orange paint and freely place it on the chart paper.
- Do this with your other hand on another price of paper.
- Stick both the pieces back to back and write thankful below the handprint.
- On the other side, write down what you’re most thankful for this year.
- Hang the paper pumpkin on your door or window.
It’s a simple way to remember what you’re thankful for this year.
3. 12 Hands A Wreath
One for each month, this handmade wreath is just what your child needs to jot down what they are thankful for every month.
Method:
- Place the palm of your hands on a colored paper and outline your palm and fingers.
- Now cut the outline of your palms to get the shape of your hand on the paper.
- Do this 12 times to represent the 12 months of the year.
- Now stick the hands together in a circle until you form a wreath.
- Write down the name of each month on every piece of hand.
- List the number of things you are thankful for every month until you’ve completed the circle.
Simple and effective, this technique is sure to teach your kids to appreciate the joys of life.
4. The Corn Wreath
Another type of wreath that’s cooler to look at and even cooler to make.
Method:
- Dip bubble wrap in paint and place it on paper.
- Do this until the entire paper is covered and it looks like corn kernels.
- Wait until they dry and cut them out in the shape of corns.
- Now cut out paper in the shape of corn husks.
- Paint them green and stick them to the bubble wrap painted corns.
- Now attach each corn stub one after the other until it becomes a wreath.
Who would have thought it was so easy?
5. A Tree Of Sticks
This one’s a winner. It’s fun, unique, and eco-friendly!
Method:
- Tell your kids to collect sticks from the backyard.
- Wash them and let them dry.
- Paint them to make them pretty.
- Once dry, place them in a glass jar in a bunch.
- Cut small circles with a piece of paper and write down the things you’re thankful for.
- Punch holes on the top part of the circles and pass a string through it.
- Now tie these circles on the sticks, and you have a thankful tree.
What a great idea, right?
Thanksgiving is not just about food and drinks. Your kids can have a great time with activities that will keep them engaged and involved. How do you spend Thanksgiving with your kids? Comment below and let us know.
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