When the post-feast fog settles and the fridge is bursting, stuffed sweet potatoes rescue both your sanity and your leftovers. It’s like giving Thanksgiving a second chance, without the mountain of dishes. Because the kids want something fun, you want something easy, and the fridge wants its space back — stuffed sweet potatoes are the […]
Thankful Wreath for Thanksgiving
November 26, 2025 Leave a Comment
Each year I have the children in my care make a Thankful Wreath to show what they are grateful for as Thanksgiving approaches. Teaching children to be thankful, generous, and kind is a lifelong process, and one that involves many friends and family to help develop. Hang the wreath to proudly display what the child […]
Autumn Indian Corn Craft
November 19, 2025 Leave a Comment
Little hands love making this colorful Indian corn craft made from chenille stems and pony beads found at One Little Project. It’s the perfect mix of creativity and fine motor skill fun. It is part art project, part sensory play, and all-around adorable. Read the children’s books listed below about corn as the kids get […]
Turkey Sun Catcher for Thanksgiving
November 12, 2025 Leave a Comment
There’s something magical about watching sunlight shine through this simple child’s handmade Turkey Sun Catcher for Thanksgiving. Maybe it’s the burst of color, maybe it’s the pride in the child’s smile — but somehow, this simple craft captures the warmth and joy of Thanksgiving perfectly. These colorful little turkeys don’t just brighten up windows, they […]
Make Bread with Children While Reading, “Sharing the Bread: An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story” by Pat Zietlow Miller
November 8, 2025 Leave a Comment
To help prepare for Thanksgiving read, “Sharing the Bread: An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story” by Pat Zietlow Miller and then extend the story’s themes of teamwork and gratitude through a fun, sensory activity of baking bread that encourages cooperation, fine motor skills, and patience with the children in your care. “Sharing the Bread: An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving […]
Autumn Salt Painting
November 5, 2025 Leave a Comment
Salt painting is a fun and easy art activity that combines glue, salt, and watercolor to create textured, colorful designs. Kids love watching the bright colors dance and spread across the glittery salt lines right before their eyes! But don’t move the paper while it’s wet — salt paintings are delicate until dry! You Will […]
Paper Woven Placemats
November 27, 2024 Leave a Comment
Thanksgiving Project Thanksgiving is celebrated tomorrow in the United States. Families celebrate the holiday around a hearty meal. Therefore, weaving placemats to serve the holiday dinner on makes a perfect Thanksgiving craft. You Will Need: Construction Paper (we chose brown, orange, and yellow) Ruler Marker Safety Scissor Tape or Paste Clear Contact Paper or Self-Adhesive […]
Thankful Wreath
November 20, 2024 Leave a Comment
Each year I have my Nanny Kids make a Thankful Wreath to show what they are grateful for as Thanksgiving approaches. Teaching children to be thankful, generous, and kind is a lifelong process, and one that involves many friends and family to help develop. Hang the wreath to proudly display what the child is grateful […]
Thankful Chains and “Thankful” by Elaine Vickers
November 22, 2023 Leave a Comment
“Thankful” by Elaine Vickers is the perfect children’s book (and project) to do with children for Thanksgiving or anytime of the year. “Thankful” is a beautiful story of being thankful. Each year, a little girl writes down the things she’s thankful for on strips of paper and links them together. As one idea leads to […]
Turkey Pom Pom Counting and Motor Skills
November 8, 2023 Leave a Comment
A toddler I babysit loves this easy Thanksgiving-themed project my other Nanny Kids and I made for her. She carries the turkey jug with her every where she goes and loves putting colorful pom poms in and then pouring them of the bottle. You Will Need: Pom Poms Empty Plastic Bottle Construction Paper Scissors Glue […]
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