Thanksgiving Games & Activities for the Kids
Guest post by Lisa Kothari, Peppers and Pollywogs
Gobble, Gobble! Thanksgiving, is already well on her way. This is a wonderful holiday to celebrate with your kids with seasonal fun and that incorporates the theme of Pilgrims, Indians, and the bountiful feast.
Check out these fun Thanksgiving-themed activities for the kids:
- Make a Harvest Necklace with your school-aged children. Using string and a needle, string popcorn, cranberries, and dried fruit on to a necklace. Tie it off for them to wear on Thanksgiving Day.
- Play a trivia game around the first Thanksgiving and traditions that have evolved over time. Play it in Jeopardy fashion, having the kids state the answers as questions.
- Outdoor game: Have them carry a Platter of Bounty from one end of the yard and back again without spilling anything off of the plate. First team done wins!
- Play Cornucopia: Have the children sit on chairs forming a circle with one leader in the middle. The leader points to each of the other players to give them a Thanksgiving name, such as “Turkey.” The leader then calls out two names, “Turkey and Potato.” Those two players must quickly switch places. The leader keeps calling at a quick pace, until suddenly she says “The cornucopia has tipped over!” Everyone, including the leader, then scrambles for a new place. The player without a seat is the new leader.
- Hide Mr. Turkey (stuffed turkey or decoration) in the party room or outside in the yard. Your nieces and nephews must try and find Mr. Turkey. You can play this with several turkeys hidden in the yard and everyone finds them, or play the game with one kid looking for Mr. Turkey and the rest of the group helping him find the guy. They can yell out “Hotter, Colder” to help Mr. Turkey to be found!
Hope the kids enjoy these Thanksgiving games and activities!