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Fun And Easy Thanksgiving Crafts For Kids

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During November when you’re busy with Thanksgiving prep, you may need some fun and easy Thanksgiving crafts for kids to keep them busy and out of your hair. Or if you’re in charge of your kid’s Thanksgiving class party, just snag a few of these ideas to help you put together a class party they’ll love. Either way, check out these awesome Thanksgiving crafts for kids!

Fun & Easy Thanksgiving Crafts For Kids

Take advantage of those beautiful Fall leaves!

Before you do any Thanksgiving crafts with your kids, send them outside to collect their favorite Fall leaves. The reason is because a lot of these craft ideas feature those leaves–there are just so many fun things you can do with them!

If you're looking for something to do with the kiddos during Thanksgiving, check out these Thanksgiving crafts for kids. They will love them.

Fall Leaf Art

Use those Fall leaves as the main component in works of art. Fall leaves are easily glued to paper to make a myriad of fun designs. Just let the kids use their imaginations.

Want to keep the kids entertained during Thanksgiving? Check out these Thanksgiving crafts for kids. They will love them!

For long time preservation of those Fall leaves, let the kids brush their designs with Mod Podge. It dries clear and keeps their artwork pretty and fresh for a long time. The Mod Podge can also be used as the glue to firmly affix the leaves to paper.

Toilet Paper Tube Figures

How adorable are these toilet paper pilgrims? Have the kids make these for your Thanksgiving table. They’ll be thrilled to have their crafts included in the festivities!

There are so many fun crafts that kids can create during the fall. Check out these Thanksgiving crafts for kids and keep them entertained for hours.

Pine Cone Turkeys

We’ve all seen paper turkeys kids make from their own hand prints. Take that craft idea a little further by letting the kids collect pine cones to glue their hand print turkey feathers to.

You don't have to spend a lot of money on craft supplies with these Thanksgiving crafts for kids. Just go outside and grab some of what Mother Nature supplies you with.

It’s also fun for the kids to glue craft feathers to a pine cone turkey. Add a pom pom nose and googly eyes for a silly Thanksgiving craft for kids they’ll love to create.

Need more craft ideas for the kids? Check out these Fall popsicle stick crafts!

Entertain Kids With Popsicle Stick Crafts

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Popsicle stick crafts are a fun way to entertain the kids all summer long. You can either purchase craft sticks at your local Michaels, or rinse and hang onto the seemingly endless supply of sticks from all the popsicles your kids consume. Either way, they’ll have a ton of fun making any of the following popsicle stick crafts!

Sit down with kids for a few hours of fun with these easy popsicle crafts. Kids love to make things and popsicle sticks are great for decorating with paint, added paper to create designs and more. Read this post for more kids craft ideas. #craftsforkids #funkidcrafts #halfpintpeepsblog

St. Patrick’s Day Crafts For Kids {And Parents Too!}

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This St. Patrick’s Day, have some lucky fun ready for the kids! Whether you take these craft ideas to a class party or just have fun with them at home, the kids will love these St. Patrick’s Day crafts for kids.

Make your child feel lucky (even if you aren't Irish) with these holiday crafts for kids. From leprechauns to clovers, we have ideas from toddlers on up! Keep the kids occupied with some fun St. Patrick's Day crafts! #craftsforkids #holidaycrafts #stpatricksdaycrafts

St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids

Whether you take these craft ideas to a party or just have fun with them at home, the kids will love these St. Patrick's Day crafts for kids. Get ready to have some fun!

St. Patrick’s Day Banner

Whether you take these craft ideas to a party or just have fun with them at home, the kids will love these St. Patrick's Day crafts for kids. The kids will love making this St. Patrick's Day banner.

There’s a little Irish in all of us on St. Patrick’s Day, right? Let the kids help you make a banner for your mantel or front door. All you need is black, green and white construction paper or cardstock. Cut individual black pennants and glue white letters onto them. Thread your banner on jute or rustic twine and hang it up.

Felt Shamrocks

Whether you take these craft ideas to a party or just have fun with them at home, the kids will love these St. Patrick's Day crafts for kids. The kids will love having these felt shamrocks to play with.

Buy felt squares at Michaels in a fun variety of shades of green. Don’t forget the buttons {unless you have a button jar!} and some bright yellow or white thread. The kids can cut out shamrock shapes from the green felt, add a button center, and use them in fun ways this St. Patrick’s Day. One way to use felt shamrocks is on a headband, as a boutonniere, or string them in a garland.

Rainbow Shamrock

Whether you take these craft ideas to a party or just have fun with them at home, the kids will love these St. Patrick's Day crafts for kids. This rainbow shamrock is something they'll love to take home and put up in their room.

According to Irish legend, you’ll find a leprechaun and his pot o’ gold at the end of a rainbow. This rainbow may not have a pot of gold at the end, but it looks cute just the same! All you need for this St. Patrick’s Day craft for kids are a bunch of craft sticks, paint and paper. The kids will love painting sticks and gluing them together to form a rainbow.

Leprechaun Crafts

Whether you take these craft ideas to a party or just have fun with them at home, the kids will love these St. Patrick's Day crafts for kids. Your kids will love making these leprechaun crafts with their friends.

This craft is great for class parties. The kids get to make leprechaun accessories out of cardstock and/or construction paper. The leprechaun accessories would be perfect for a selfie photo booth!

Have fun with these St. Patrick’s Day crafts for kids! Need more kids’ crafting ideas? Check out 10 no-supervision kid crafts.

Animal Crafts for Kids

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Most kids love animals and find them fascinating. Kids also love to do crafts, so why not combine the two? Today we have some fun animal crafts for kids that are perfect for any rainy afternoon, or a Saturday spent indoors. Check them out!