Family Fun Thanksgiving Activities!
Fall is my favorite time of year! The cooler weather, the beautiful leaves, the smell in the air…so many things to be grateful for! As a mom and an OT, I love to find books, crafts, and other fun activities to go with every season and holiday. Below are some of my favorite activities for Thanksgiving.
Pass the turkey – No, not the one on the dinner table. Sit in a circle with family/friends and pass around a turkey, pumpkin, or other holiday item and have each person say what they are grateful for when it gets to them. You could add a little musical chairs twist and pass it until the music stops and then have that person give thanks.
Turkey says – print out a picture of a black and white turkey. Draw shapes on each feather. For example, red square, yellow circle, green triangle, orange star. Cut out a black arrow and punch out a hole near the base as well as a hole in the center of the turkey, then attach the arrow to the turkey with a brad fastener….voila! You have a spinner. Next draw the same shapes that are on the turkey on a piece of paper and write 1-3 step motor directions next to each shape. For example, red square – do 10 jumping jacks and clap three times for an older child or pat your tummy for a younger child. Have your child(ren) spin the spinner and then you say “Turkey says____.” If you have older children who are reading, this is a nice way to involved them with their siblings.
Activity Village – I love this site for all seasons and holidays. It has great printable mazes, hidden pictures, cross words, word searches, coloring pages, jokes, and more. Check it out at www.activityvillage.co.uk/thanksgiving
Cook together – homemade applesauce, pumpkin pie, cornbread, etc. are great ways for your child to experience new sights and smells and build upper body strength by helping to stir.