Cute Crafts to Give Thanks

Have a few days off school for Thanksgiving?  Why not give kids some crafts that not only keep them busy, but help them show thanks, work on fine motor skills and explore the history of the holiday?!?!

Here are some cute ideas we found at www.parents.com

1. Family Wall of Thanks

 Divide a bulletin board into equal sections for each family member to tack up notes, images, and drawings of what they cherish this holiday season.

2. ABC Journal

Designate a small notebook as your ABC journal. Have your little ones practice writing the alphabet, and help them draw a picture of something they are thankful for that begins with each letter.

3. Handy Thanksgiving Tree

High-fives for all the awesome things your kids are grateful for!
Start by covering a bulletin board with white paper to make your canvas. Then, trace your children's hands on sheets of red, orange, green and yellow construction paper. Once you've traced and cut out handprints, have your kids write what they are thankful for. Cut a tree from brown paper (you can use your kids hand and forearm for a template), and glue on all your "leaves."