Thanksgiving Craft “Thankful Turkey” | Thanksgiving Placemat Writing Activity
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Make Thanksgiving craft time meaningful with a Thankful Turkey Placemat that combines Thanksgiving writing, fine motor practice, and a sweet family keepsake!
This printable thanksgiving turkey craft gives kindergarten, first, second, and third grade students a way to share what they are thankful for while creating a Thanksgiving placemat to display or take home.
Start with a conversation about gratitude, help students put their ideas into pictures or words, and bring their thankful turkeys to life. It’s a Thanksgiving writing activity with a finished project students can proudly share at the family table!
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Blackline Thanksgiving placemat templates
- Cut-and-assemble turkey craft pieces, including feathers, a head, and place-setting elements
- Writing prompts and space for students to write or draw about what they are thankful for
TWO EASY PRINTING OPTIONS:
Print the outlines on colored paper, or print on white paper for students to color. All templates are blackline; full-color printable versions are not included.
THANKSGIVING WRITING WITH A PURPOSE:
Give students a reason to write beyond finishing another worksheet. With this thankful turkey craft, their ideas become part of a personal Thanksgiving keepsake.
Use a whole-class discussion to help students brainstorm before writing. Invite them to share their finished placemats and explain what makes the people and things they chose special.
Students practice:
- Expressing ideas through drawing, labeling, or writing
- Speaking and listening during class discussion
- Cutting, gluing, and assembling craft pieces
- Following directions to complete a project
SUPPORT DIFFERENT WRITING LEVELS:
Use the activity with the support your students need. Beginning writers can draw their ideas, dictate a response, or add labels. More confident writers can write complete sentences and add details. These are flexible teaching options for using the included pages.
WAYS TO USE THIS THANKSGIVING CRAFT:
- A kindergarten Thanksgiving activity with guided writing support
- A first or second grade Thanksgiving writing and craft lesson
- A third grade gratitude-writing project
- A small-group craft station or supported writing center
- A classroom Thanksgiving feast or celebration
- A “Thankful Turkeys” bulletin board or hallway display
- A Thanksgiving placemat keepsake to send home to families
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Printed templates, colored or white paper, scissors, glue, and crayons or markers. Cardstock is an option for a sturdier finished project.
Create it in class. Display their writing. Send home something worth keeping.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Dallas Johns | Caffeine & Classy
70 reviews for Thanksgiving Craft “Thankful Turkey” | Thanksgiving Placemat Writing Activity
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Tiered In First (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTAdorable craft
My students are engaged and enjoy the activities!!
Ramey Parker (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTPerfect Craft
The best craft for 1st graders! I love how they can write or draw!
cashanna keegan (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTPlacemat.
I love this placemat, very easy for kids to do and super cute.
jalyn M. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTcraft for kinder
My kinder babies loved this craft. It helped them have fun but also practice their handwriting
Michelle M. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTAwesome Resource!! =-)
Love this! Thank you so much for this great resource! =-)
Brittaney Hernandez (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTGreat Thanksgiving Placemat Activity!
I can’t to use this with my Kindergarteners! This is such a sweet activity and will be great to send home with students for their Thanksgiving table.
Donna S. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTExcellent comprehensive art and writing craft/exercise.
Not only does this have a cute, but practical placemat that can be used for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Students will be able to talk with their parents and others gathered in their homes about what makes them thankful. In a day and age where we are trying to teach qualities that make students special, they are easily reminded of what they are appreciative and thankful for. . . and they have so much fun making the craft. Love it!!!!
Justin J. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTVery thoughtful activity
We try so hard to teach thankfulness and appreciation…..this one makes it easy to learn so much about students and have a blast at the same time!
Sarah Riedy (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTA well-crafted resource
A great resource to use for our Thanksgiving Feast.
Emily G. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTAdaptable for all ages
I love have it can be used in different ages and skill levels! Will be using with my preschoolers!