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Get these free printable Thanksgiving placemats, with coloring activities and games to keep the kids engaged until it’s time to eat.

This year has flown by quickly, and while it has been unlike any other, I remind myself that there is much to be thankful for. While we won’t be spending Thanksgiving with family or good friends, it is still one we’re looking forward to.

If you’re a little worried about who will shout, “I’m bored! I have nothing to do!!” first, I have a few ideas.

Fun Ways to Keep Kids Entertained on Thanksgiving Day

While these activities are best suited for younger children, I’m sure you will be able to find a way to get your teens in on the fun too!

1. Printable Thanksgiving Placemats

Activity placemats are always a lot of fun, and I’ve noticed my kids enjoy working on them when we dine out…

erm, well, a good long while ago.

But have you noticed how the kids quickly finish working through their activity sheets?

Hence, my solution…

A Thanksgiving Placemat Set!

I’ve designed this printable Thanksgiving placemat set to include

a name placemat and
4 activity sheet placemats- packed with coloring activities, puzzles, and writing prompts to keep your sweet little ones busy, till your Thanksgiving meal is ready.

Activities include:

Tic Tac Toe
An “I Spy” game
A “GRATITUDE” word game
“I Am Thankful For…” word prompts
A maze and
Thanksgiving writing prompts

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2. Thanksgiving Word Scramble

While the little ones work on their coloring and activity placemats, older kids will enjoy this Thanksgiving Word Scramble.

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Here are a few more Thanksgiving activity printables for the kids to enjoy.

3. A Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt

If the kids need to get the wiggles out, send them on a Scavenger Hunt, with an adult, around the neighborhood.

Or perhaps, even around your home and out in the yard.

Grab the free printable Scavenger Hunt list here, and find a few inexpensive Fall activities kids can enjoy over this holiday break.

4. A Thanksgiving Thankful Turkey Craft

Considering this is the year of the toilet paper saga, it’s only fitting to put those toilet paper rolls to good use, right?

This Thankful Turkey Craft is an easy craft to put together and, at the same time, so special.

It’s a sweet reminder to be thankful for every person God has placed in our lives.

If the kids feel creative and want to make a few more crafts, choose from these 15 adorable turkey crafts.

5. A Thanksgiving Reading Activity

There will come a time in the day when you will have to call it and have the kids settle down for some quiet time.

Challenge them with this printable Fall Reading Challenge List.

This will also be a sweet way to close the evening by reading a few themed favorites as a family.

I hope you spend a wonderful day with your loved ones.

Don’t stress about forgetting stuff.

If you’re a lists person like me, this Thanksgiving Dinner Checklist will help keep you on track.

Enjoy the day, and make beautiful memories with your family.

For more helpful resources, visit our Fall and Thanksgiving Resources page.

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Fun Ways to Keep Kids Entertained on Thanksgiving Day (+ Free Printable Thanksgiving Placemats)