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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Suzanne P. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTThankful Turkey
This is a great resource, my students and I loved it!
Vivian F. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTCute Keepsake
This cute keepsake was easy to use and the students loved making it.
Nicole D. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTGreat for Thanksgiving
This was great for my Kindergarteners. Thank you so much!
Amy Tomkins (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTPerfect for Thanksgiving Eve
Such a cute resource for Thanksgiving week. Kids make their own placemat. adorable!
Jessica W. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTsuch a cute addition
this was such a cute addition to our Thanksgiving feast. they used them as their placemats
Adriana C. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTwell crafted activity
students had fun making their pace mats great activity.
Teach Me Maybe – Sarah (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTWe loved this for our Family Style Dinner
This is such a meaningful and engaging Thanksgiving activity! My students loved creating their “Thankful Turkey,” and it was a great way to incorporate writing and gratitude into our classroom. The final placemats turned out adorable and made a special keepsake for families. Easy to prep and perfect for the holiday—highly recommend!
Melinda B. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTAdorable resource
This was a fun Thanksgiving resource. My students enjoyed it…so did the adults.
Emily K. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTA cute craft focusing on being grateful!
This was very cute for my students. I did assemble some ahead of time for ease of use in Kindergarten.
Abigail D. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTGreat for the Holiday
My students really enjoyed getting to make a placemat for Thanksgiving! It was easy to print and easy to walk them through as well!