Thanksgiving Art Fun: A Family Tradition in the Making
- Genie Rose De Guzman
- Nov 17, 2024
- 2 min read
Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and fun! Why not make it even more memorable by engaging in some creative art activities with your kids? These simple yet fun projects will not only keep your little ones entertained but also create lasting memories.
Here are a few Thanksgiving art ideas to inspire your family:
1. Gratitude Gratitude Gratitude
What you'll need: Construction paper, markers, crayons, or paint.
How to do it: Have your kids create a gratitude tree. The trunk and branches can be brown, and the leaves can be colored in vibrant autumn hues. On each leaf, they can write or draw something they're grateful for.
Digital Extension: Scan or take pictures of the gratitude trees and share them on social media, tagging #KidsMemoryBank.
2. Gobble Gobble!
What you'll need: Construction paper, markers, glue, googly eyes, and various craft supplies.
How to do it: Let your kids create their own Thanksgiving turkey. They can cut out a turkey body, head, and feathers from construction paper. Encourage them to decorate the turkey with feathers, googly eyes, and a beak.
Digital Extension: Share photos of their turkey creations on social media, tagging #KidsMemoryBank.
3. Autumn Leaf Painting
What you'll need: White paper, paint, and real or fake autumn leaves.
How to do it: Dip real or fake autumn leaves in paint and press them onto white paper. This creates beautiful, natural-looking leaf prints.
Digital Extension: Scan or take pictures of the leaf paintings and share them on social media, tagging #KidsMemoryBank.
4. Cornucopia Craft
What you'll need: Construction paper, markers, glue, and various craft supplies.
How to do it: Create a cornucopia, a symbol of abundance, using construction paper. Fill it with drawings or cutouts of fruits, vegetables, and other Thanksgiving symbols.
Digital Extension: Share photos of their cornucopia creations on social media, tagging #KidsMemoryBank.
With these Thanksgiving art ideas, you can start a new family tradition of creating beautiful and meaningful artwork together. Whether you're painting, drawing, or crafting, these activities are a fun and creative way to celebrate the holiday season. So, gather your supplies, put on some festive tunes, and let your creativity flow!
Show us your Thanksgiving masterpieces! Tag us @kidsmemorybank #kidsmemorybank and let's celebrate your creativity together.
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