Last Updated on August 16, 2026 by Amanda Leemis
Celebrate the season of giving with Thanksgiving preschool activities from Hollydog! We’ve gathered our favorite Thanksgiving crafts, worksheets, coloring pages, games, and more to make learning extra fun this fall. Whether you’re planning a Thanksgiving theme for the classroom or looking for some turkey fun to do at home, simply print, create, and learn with your little ones!
Why Thanksgiving Activities Are Great for Preschoolers
Hollydog’s crafts and printables encourage cutting, tracing, counting, coloring, and fine motor development while introducing Thanksgiving themes like turkeys, pumpkins, gratitude, and family traditions. Best of all, learning feels like part of the holiday fun!
Thanksgiving Crafts for Preschool!
Get ready to cut, glue, and create with our Thanksgiving crafts for preschoolers! Choose from fun turkey crafts, a pumpkin pie craft, a thankfulness wheel, a Thanksgiving cootie catcher, and more. These simple crafts are perfect for practicing fine motor skills and creativity while celebrating Thanksgiving at home or in the classroom! Please check out the thankfulness wheel, it’s my absolute favorite!
Free Thanksgiving Worksheets
Make learning extra fun this Thanksgiving with our free Thanksgiving worksheets for preschoolers! Little learners can practice important early skills like tracing, counting, matching, cutting, and coloring with festive turkeys, pumpkins, and more. Just print your favorites and start learning! We have a pumpkin pie letter search, Thanksgiving cutting worksheets, turkey playdough mats, plus Thanksgiving printable placemats!
The Best Thanksgiving Books for Pre-K
Read a fun turkey book to go along with your turkey paper plate craft activity. Reading with your little ones is a great way to boost vocabulary skills, build a social bond, and discover potential interests! Read T is for Turkey, Taylor the Thankful Turkey, and How to Catch a Turkey. Be sure to see our full list, Hollydog’s Top 10 Thanksgiving Books for Preschool.
Preschool Thanksgiving Treats
Getting your little ones involved in Thanksgiving baking can be a great way for them to learn something new and be part of the fun! I love all of these simple preschool friendly recipes below. The focus is on mixing which is great for building fine motor skills. My favorite one might be the chocolate bark! Baking with your preschooler is a great way to build self-esteem!
Tips for a Successful Preschool Thanksgiving
- Plan short, age-appropriate activities that your little ones can manage—like paper plate turkeys or a thankful wheel. Too much at once can overwhelm preschoolers.
- Read a short Thanksgiving-themed book like Bear Says Thanks or Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks. Add puppets or props to keep kids engaged.
- Create a space where children can share what they are thankful for. A “Thankful Board” with drawings or photos helps children understand the spirit of the holiday.
- Offer easy, allergy-friendly snacks such as apple slices, cheese cubes, or mini pumpkin muffins. Keep it simple!
- Include a Thanksgiving song with motions or a short dance break to keep energy levels balanced. Movement helps keep the day fun and stress-free! Check out The Laurie Berkner Band for an awesome Pre-K Thanksgiving Playlist.
We hope you found plenty of fun Thanksgiving activities for your little learners! Keep the seasonal fun going with our Fall Activities for Preschool, or explore our complete Preschool Craft Library for even more ways to learn and create!
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