Thanksgiving Craft Ideas For 4 Year Olds
Thanksgiving is a holiday that brings family and friends together to give thanks and enjoy each other's company. It is also a great opportunity to engage children in fun and educational craft activities. Here are some Thanksgiving craft ideas that are perfect for 4-year-olds.
Handprint Turkey
This is a classic Thanksgiving craft that every child loves. To make a handprint turkey, you will need brown, red, orange, and yellow construction paper, glue, scissors, and a marker. Trace your child's hand onto the brown paper and cut it out. Cut out feathers from the other colored papers and glue them to the back of the handprint. Add a beak, wattle, and eyes to the front of the handprint to complete the turkey.
Paper Plate Pilgrims and Indians
To make paper plate pilgrims and Indians, you will need paper plates, construction paper, glue, scissors, and markers. Cut out hats, shoes, and other accessories from the construction paper and glue them to the paper plate. Use the markers to draw faces, hair, and other details on the plates. These can be used as decorations or as puppets for a Thanksgiving play.
Cornucopia Centerpiece
A cornucopia is a symbol of abundance and is often used as a centerpiece for Thanksgiving dinners. To make a cornucopia centerpiece, you will need a paper cornucopia template, construction paper in fall colors, scissors, glue, and markers. Cut out the cornucopia template and trace it onto the construction paper. Cut out the cornucopia and glue it together. Fill the cornucopia with fake fruits and vegetables or with small treats like candy corn and chocolates.
Thankful Tree
A Thankful Tree is a great way to teach children about gratitude and appreciation. To make a Thankful Tree, you will need brown construction paper, green construction paper, scissors, glue, markers, and small leaves made from colored paper. Cut out a tree trunk and branches from the brown paper and glue it to a piece of green paper. Write "I am thankful for..." on the trunk and add the leaves to the branches. Have your child think of things they are thankful for and write them on the leaves.
Pumpkin Pie Playdough
Kids love playing with playdough and this pumpkin pie playdough is perfect for Thanksgiving. To make pumpkin pie playdough, you will need 1 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of salt, 2 teaspoons of cream of tartar, 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and 1 cup of water. Mix all the ingredients in a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture forms a ball. Let the playdough cool before giving it to your child to play with.
Conclusion
These Thanksgiving craft ideas are easy and fun for 4-year-olds to make. They will keep your child entertained while also teaching them about the history and traditions of Thanksgiving. Give them a try and enjoy the holiday season with your little ones!
