If you want to make Thanksgiving crafts in the classroom or at home, to decorate the walls or the table, this collection of Thanksgiving crafts for kids is sure to give you some ideas.
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Roundups of DIY ideas
Which one is your favorite?
32 DIY Gift Toppers and tags You Can Crochet For Christmas
Last year, I decided to make a little something extra for all of my Christmas gifts – crochet bows. It was a time-consuming project, but I loved every minute of it. I spent hours at my crochet hook, … Read More...
Thanksgiving Sensory Activities
There are so many fun sensory experiences that come around Thanksgiving, with lots of things to see, smell and touch. These Thanksgiving themed sensory activities are fun to do at home or with small groups of kids.
Of course the … Read More...
Thanksgiving Word Art Cross Stitch Patterns
Sometimes I have trouble categorizing patterns when I’m trying to share them with you, so while these aren’t strictly word art in the sense of only having words, I think that will do to explain these pretty Thanksgiving cross stitch … Read More...
12 Autumn Scrapbook Layout Ideas Featuring Pumpkins
Check out the unique “wreath” design created with fanned out squares of pattern papers on this wonderful pumpkin patch layout from Niki. I spotted this design on the Simple Stories Instagram page.
One thing I love most about Fall are … Read More...
Thanksgiving Knitting Patterns
Thanksgiving as a crafting holiday tends to get passed over. We love making pumpkins for Halloween (which can also be for Thanksgiving, it’s true) and ALL the crafting for Christmas, but maybe because we’re so focused on cooking there’s not … Read More...
Pokemon Learning Activities and Crafts
Lots of kids love Pokemon, and lots of people have pulled together learning activities, crafts and other fun things to do with a Pokemon theme. This might be fun to do in the classroom around the holidays or before a … Read More...
12 Foiled Holiday and Christmas Card Ideas
Each card featured in this collection is a masterpiece, showcasing a harmonious blend of foiled patterns, sentiments, and meticulously stamped and colored elements. Whether it’s a stunning foiled patterned background, a festive sentiment shimmering with foil accents, or a … Read More...
Retro Cross Stitch Patterns
I don’t know why sometimes random things catch my eye and I decide to do a post about them, but it gives you a little peek into my world and what I’m thinking about, so we’ll go with it.
I … Read More...
Thanksgiving Math Activities
Thanksgiving is a holiday that naturally provides opportunities to talk about math, both because it’s a food holiday generally and because there is usually pie, and we all love delicious fractions. Check out these Thanksgiving math activities to get ready … Read More...
Learning About Albania for Kids
Second up in our parade of nations is Albania (check out the post on Afghanistan for kids if you missed it!). I’ll admit to knowing almost nothing about Albania, so let’s learn together.
Albania Basics
To begin with, Albania is … Read More...
12 Autumn Pumpkin Card Making Ideas
This curated collection showcases a variety of pumpkin-themed cards, each designed to capture the essence of the season. From stamped striped bands to layers of leaves, twigs, and rows of pumpkins, these cards boast a delightful mix of techniques and … Read More...
Turkey Cross Stitch Patterns
If you want to add a little crafty flair to your holiday table or Thanksgiving decor, check out these cute and easy to stitch turkey cross stitch patterns.
Gobbles the Turkey from Wild Violet is mostly worked in shades of … Read More...
12 Autumn Scrapbook Mini Album Ideas
Autumn is such a special time of year—filled with vibrant colors, cozy moments, and memories worth preserving. Whether it’s capturing the changing leaves, fall festivals, or those quiet moments by the fire, creating a scrapbook mini album is a beautiful … Read More...
Fall Printable Books for Kids
I love little printable books for kids. There seem to be books on just about every theme you can think of that people have made, and they allow kids to practice a little bit of vocabulary/reading, number recognition, color recognition … Read More...
Acorn Learning Activities
There are so many fun objects that can be used as inspiration for learning activities in the fall. We’ve covered apples and pumpkins; another favorite is acorns. The squirrels in our neighborhood have been super busy so it must be … Read More...
13 Halloween Scrapbook Layout Ideas
This spooktacular design feature a sunburst pattern made from pattern papers, black and white twine and a photo. In the center is a spider web with a title and all around are clusters of dies. Take a closer look over … Read More...
Halloween Toys to Knit
I love knitting pumpkins and other fall and Halloween decor, but one thing that’s extra fun to knit this time of year, especially if you have little kids, is Halloween dolls and toys. These are fun to tuck into Halloween … Read More...
Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day
I can’t really figure out why, but the second Tuesday in October is celebrated annually as Ada Lovelace Day, a day to recognize the accomplishments of women in STEM and encourage women and girls to explore STEM careers. (It’s definitely … Read More...
15 DIY Halloween Treat Bags and Boxes Ideas
From charming treat holders made of black cardstock to elaborate big boxes for special Trick or Treaters, the ideas showcased in this collection cater to various skill levels and preferences. The projects feature double-sided pattern papers, decorations, and innovative … Read More...