Free Printable Thanksgiving Gratitude Activity Packet for Kids
As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s the perfect time to pause with our little ones and reflect on what we’re grateful for. Whether you’re homeschooling, planning cozy at-home activities, or just hoping to slow down as a family before the holiday rush, this free Thanksgiving Gratitude Activity Packet will help you root into what matters most.
It’s gentle, hands-on, and full of simple joy the whole family can enjoy together.
When we help our kids notice what they’re thankful for, it reminds us, as parents, to pause as well—to take in the cozy family dinners, the silly sibling jokes, or the snuggles on the couch while watching a seasonal movie or reading a favorite book.
These printable Thanksgiving activities were created with that purpose: to help us be present and thankful for all we already have. I designed this packet with busy moms in mind—no elaborate setup, just simple print-and-go pages that blend reflection with creativity and connection.
What’s Included in the Free Thanksgiving Gratitude Kids Activity Packet
Inside this free download, you’ll find three simple, faith-rooted activities designed for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-aged children:
🫙 1. Gratitude Jar Worksheet
Kids can write or draw pictures of what they’re thankful for inside a printable “gratitude jar.” Perfect for morning basket time, dinner table conversation, or quiet reflection.
🦃 2. Gratitude Turkey Craft
Cut, color, and build a sweet Thanksgiving turkey with feathers that hold messages of gratitude. This craft encourages fine motor skills, creativity, and reflection—all while being fridge-worthy!
🍂 3. Gratitude Nature Walk
Step outside for a peaceful gratitude walk. Collect autumn leaves, pause to reflect on what brings joy, and write or draw about it afterward with the included worksheet.
How to Use These Thanksgiving Activities
Print the collection and set out some crayons, glue, and scissors.
Let your kids pick one activity each day the week before Thanksgiving.
Display their creations on the fridge or wall as a visual reminder of thankfulness.
Make it a family tradition—repeat the activities every year with new reflections.
These ideas are perfect for:
Homeschool Thanksgiving units
Sunday school or faith-based classroom crafts
Thanksgiving morning slow starts
Gratitude journaling for kids
Quiet time or after-school activities
Download the Free Thanksgiving Gratitude Activity Packet
Gratitude Books for Kids
Here are a few favorite books that help spark conversations about thankfulness and noticing the small blessings around us:
Vintage Story Books
If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, chances are you remember curling up with Franklin, Little Critter, or a Berenstain Bears book before bed. Those stories were simple but full of heart, and they always tucked in a little life lesson about kindness, thankfulness, or family. Sharing those same books with our kids now feels like a sweet full-circle moment, where we are passing down a cozy tradition
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