Kids' Thanksgiving games

Let's take a look at a range of kids' Thanksgiving games - from Thanksgiving coloring pages, to Thanksgiving printables and song ideas.

There's even a fab online resource for kids wanting to learn more about the first Thanksgiving!

Kids love joining in the celebrations...

...and parents and teachers of young children are busily buzzing around helping the little ones understand what it's all about!

Need some ideas and inspiration?

Or how about some quick games to print out and play?

No problem!

Thanksgiving fun and games for kids

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Thanksgiving Trivia Quiz
Here's a fun, free Thanksgiving trivia quiz for all the family from a mom of four - Carol at CelebrationIdeasOnline.com. 24 fun questions plus a tie breaker just in case! This is a game for the whole family, best played in groups, with children partnered with grown ups to talk about the possible answers, some of which had me foxed... thank goodness for the answer sheet :)

Preschool Playbook Thanksgiving Ideas
These ideas are fun and practical, and provide a fascinating glimpse into the Thanksgiving preparations of a teacher and mom! Find out how to make a "thankful turkey" and admire the cornucopia basket, which would be a great decoration for kids to make for your Thanksgiving party. Handprint turkeys, Native American vests, a pilgrim hat, Thanksgiving songs and more... a super set of kids Thanksgiving activities illustrated with great photos.

Thanksgiving coloring pages
Why not try these free printable Thanksgiving coloring pages from ColoringPages.net - there's a really good choice of easily printable pages, including pilgrims, Native Americans, plenty of turkeys of course, and pumpkins.

Use these printables as a kiddie ice-breaker for the start of your Thanksgiving celebration:

• Print a set of these pix, cut round each picture and affix them on card/construction paper, and pop a selection on a kid-sized table.

• Put a fun collection of chunky crayons, markers, pens, stickers etc on the table in boxes - then let the kids happily color in and decorate their Thanksgiving pictures!

• Write each child's name on the back of their picture - and display them somewhere during your time together, then give them back to the children to keep when the party's over.

More printable Thanksgiving games for kids

A free, fab, online learning resource!

Take a tour of the Mayflower, look at the map while reading and listening to a description of the journey across the Atlantic, learn about the pilgrims' daily life, or watch the slideshow of the 1621 feast and how it was prepared!

You do need to take a good look at the activities before letting your child loose here, but whether you're "just looking" and having a fun time checking out the pictures, or whether you're homeschooling or interested in providing a more educational experience, do check out the Teacher's Guide mentioned at the bottom of each page - there are lots of ideas for each grade which you might find useful.