Thanksgiving Activities for Toddlers
This Thanksgiving, give your toddlers something special to look forward to! I’ve collected the most exciting Thanksgiving activities for toddlers to keep them happy and occupied on this day of gratitude.
From fun Thanksgiving crafts to STEM learning and more, see more of my fun Thanksgiving activities for kids!
From plucking turkey feathers to squishing edible pumpkin pie dough, I have it all laid out here in one place.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make this Thanksgiving a memorable one for your little ones! You can bring all the joy of the holiday through this list of fun and unique Thanksgiving-themed activities.
Get ready for hours of smiles throughout the entire holiday season as they explore these festive ideas meant just for them.
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How do you entertain a toddler on Thanksgiving?
As the holiday season approaches, I want to make sure that I have everything planned for the big day. Thanksgiving is one of our family’s favorite holidays as it brings us and our loved ones together to celebrate and give thanks.
However, if you have a toddler in tow, the planning process can be a little more challenging!
Toddlers can be very active and get easily bored, and it can be a bit difficult to keep them entertained for hours. But don’t worry! Here are some unique and easy ways to keep your toddler entertained on Thanksgiving.
Involve Your Toddler in the Preparation
Little kids love to be involved in preparing for special occasions, and Thanksgiving is no exception! You can involve your toddler in the preparation by giving them simple tasks like mixing the pumpkin pie dough, stirring the ingredients of the turkey stuffing, or even decorating the table.
Read Thanksgiving Books Together
Take some time with your toddler to read some inspiring Thanksgiving themed stories. Reading together is a great way to bond with your kids and helps improve their reading and vocabulary skills even at an early age.
Fun Thanksgiving Activities
Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful and spend time with family. You can make this time more fun and exciting for your toddler by preparing some fun Thanksgiving activities for toddlers that they will enjoy.
See my fun list of ideas below that include a Thanksgiving-themed pumpkin pie play dough, feeding the turkey, or creating a Thanksgiving art using a fork.
Recommended Thanksgiving Books
If your child is a book lover, these Thanksgiving books are a great addition to their reading list! So grab a couple of these books and get ready for your Thanksgiving lesson.
Turkey TroubleLittle Critter: Just a Special ThanksgivingThanks for ThanksgivingThanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks! (Reading Railroad Books)T is for Turkey: A True Thanksgiving StoryHow to Catch a Turkey
Recommended Thanksgiving Toys
Ignite the joy of Thanksgiving in your little ones with my curated selection of toddler-approved toys! Full of vibrant colors, cute shapes, and interactive features!
Aurora World Taddle Toes Stuffins Turkey Plush, 10Baby’s My First Thanksgiving Fill and Spill Toy PlaysetA Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (Remastered Deluxe Edition)JOYIN Set of 2 Thanksgiving Turkey Headbands Holiday Party Accessories (One Size Fit All)Squishmallow 1236 Pack Fall Decor Stretchy Strings Sensory Fidget Toys Pack,Autism Toys Great for Kids Treat Bags Gifts Stress Relief Party Favors,Thanksgiving Party Decorations (Thanks Giving)
Thanksgiving Activities for Toddlers
Jump into the jubilant spirit of Thanksgiving with these enchanting and engaging activities tailored for your cute toddlers! These fun-filled and educational Thanksgiving activities will keep your little ones occupied while teaching them the true essence of this special holiday.
While preparing for the actual Thanksgiving dinner, occupy your little ones with their own Thanksgiving dinner activity that will bring so much fun and sensory enhancement to your toddlers.
Your little ones will not only enjoy playing with this turkey, but they will also recognize colors and help them develop their fine motor skills.
Develop your child's gross motor skills while playing with this super enjoyable Thanksgiving ring toss game.
Teach color and shape recognition while enhancing your kid's fine motor skill in this fun game of pom pom turkey push this Thanksgiving.
This fun colorful Thanksgiving activity can help your toddlers with their color and pattern recognition, hand grip, and sensory skills.
Your children can make their turkey fatter for Thanksgiving in this fun sensory game of feed the turkey!
Let your little ones express their creativity this Thanksgiving in this fun and not-so-messy fork feather turkey activity for toddlers.
Kids love playing with squishy items! Your children will never get bored this Thanksgiving as they explore their sensory skills in this fun activity.
If moms make pumpkin pies, your little ones will surely enjoy playing with their very own Thanksgiving pumpkin fluff!
Your young ones will surely enjoy exploring their sensory skills while playing with this fun Thanksgiving-themed sensory bottle for toddlers.
Develop your toddler's fine motor skills, hand eye coordination through squeezing and pounding this fun and safe edible pumpkin pie play dough.
Your child can explore and be engaged this Thanksgiving through this simple and fun Thanksgiving sensory bin for toddlers.
Watch your little one’s eyes light up as they dive into an exciting world of colors, shapes, and textures – all while learning about the true meaning of Thanksgiving.
These Thanksgiving activities for toddlers are super fun, educational, and perfect for keeping those tiny hands busy during the holiday season.
Let’s make this Thanksgiving unforgettable for your toddlers!
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