How does a turkey tell time? With a turkey clock, of course! Okay, okay... I know none of us are trying to teach a turkey how to tell time. But, I know plenty of kids that need to learn. A Turkey Clock is a fun Thanksgiving math activity ...
Thanksgiving Activities for Kids
Pumpkin Pie Fractions Math Activity
My nine-year-old learned about fractions with pizza. That's such a yummy idea. But now that Thanksgiving is coming soon, I needed to come up with another - but equally yummy - idea for fractions. I thought round and I thought delicious. I ...
12 Turkey Crafts for Thanksgiving
I don't just love to eat turkey on Thanksgiving. I love to decorate with them too. Since my favorite things to decorate with are kid-made, I've rounded up a batch of fun turkey crafts for Thanksgiving. Take a look. Which one should my girls ...
Gratitude Conversation Starters
How often do you talk about gratitude with your kids? I try to make gratitude an ongoing conversation at our house. I don't ever want my girls to take our wonderful life for granted. Even though we have had some trials and some not-so-good days, ...
Acorn Gratitude Banner
How often do you talk about gratitude with your kids? I don't know about you, but I don't do it often enough. Every November, it hits me. We need to talk about gratitude. I don't focus enough on it the rest of the year. It's time to get on ...
Balloons over Broadway: Book and Craft
We try every year to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV. Sometimes we're able to see the whole thing and other years we see bits and pieces. I've been watching it ever since I was a child and I love to pass the fun along to my girls. This ...
Turkey Suncatcher Thanksgiving Craft for Kids
We've been on a bit of a suncatcher kick lately. I love to see them hanging in the window. Even on the cloudiest days, they can bring in a bit of cheery sunlight. We've made them for Halloween, Easter, and any day in between. Now we just need some ...
Gratitude Journals
Every November, in anticipation of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, I start thinking about gratitude. I do, and certainly should, think about it all year long. But, in November, I always like to clear my head before the busyness of the Christmas ...
10 Great Thanksgiving Books for Kids
Every year, I come across new and fantastic Thanksgiving books. This list is a collection of both new and old favorites that we've discovered. Some are in our own personal library and some have been checked out from our public library. And, there are ...
Thankful Jar
I love activities this time of year that get kids talking about gratitude. Recently, we made this thankful jar and the kids have been filling it with all the things that make them thankful. This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. Please see ...
