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Thanksgiving kids' activities — free printable activity pack

A Thanksgiving activity pack to keep little ones happily busy — colouring, a word search, things to spot and gratitude prompts — so the children are entertained while the grown-ups cook, and everyone enjoys the day.

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Free · No email required Thanksgiving kids activities printable activity pack colouring word search things spot gratitude prompts children entertained grown ups cook day fun family table autumn
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  • Personalise. Open the PDF in Canva, Acrobat online or Apple Preview and edit the text.
  • Print. Heavyweight matte card at home for A3 and under; a print shop for 18×24".
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Frequently asked questions

How do you keep kids entertained at Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving (and any big family gathering) can be a long day for children, with lots of cooking and grown-up chat before the meal, so having activities ready keeps them happily occupied and heads off boredom and squabbles. A printable activity pack is ideal: colouring sheets, a word search, things to spot and count, and gratitude prompts give children quiet, screen-free things to do at the table or in a corner while the adults cook and catch up. Beyond printables, a few easy ideas: get older children involved in helping (laying the table, simple food prep) so they feel part of it; set up a 'kids' table' with activities; play simple group games like 'thankful A-Z' (going round naming something you're grateful for, for each letter); and have a craft or two on hand. Gratitude activities are especially lovely at Thanksgiving — having children draw or write what they're thankful for ties into the spirit of the day and often produces sweet, funny answers worth keeping. A little planning to keep the children entertained makes the whole gathering more relaxed and enjoyable for everyone, grown-ups included. Print a pack per child and you're sorted.
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Can I print it more than once?
Yes — print as many copies as you need.