Kids Thanksgiving Placemats
Thanksgiving is all about family, food… and let’s be honest, trying to keep the kids entertained while you cook a million things at once!
If you need a fun and easy way to keep little hands busy this Thanksgiving, you're going to love these FREE printable Thanksgiving activity placemats for kids! You’ll get 4 different placemats, each packed with games, coloring fun, and festive cheer, and yes, they’re totally free to download and print!
What’s Included?
Each of the 4 placemats has a unique design with fun, kid-friendly activities like:
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Thanksgiving-themed coloring sections
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Simple word searches and mazes
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Tic-tac-toe and connect-the-dots
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Drawing prompts like “What are you thankful for?”
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Cute turkeys, pumpkins, and fall leaves to color in
The designs are perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-age kids, easy enough to do on their own, but still fun and festive!
When to Use These Placemats
These are a total lifesaver for:
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Thanksgiving dinner – Give the kids their own special place at the table
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Classroom Thanksgiving parties – Teachers and homeschoolers, these are for you too!
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Family gatherings – Keep cousins happily coloring while the grownups chat
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Rainy fall afternoons – Because sometimes you just need a cozy craft day indoors!
Print one for each child, or mix and match so they all get something different to do!
These free Thanksgiving activity placemats are a great way to keep kids engaged, happy, and feeling included in all the holiday excitement. Plus, it gives you a few quiet minutes to finish the mashed potatoes in peace.
Thanksgiving Activity Placemat
Thanksgiving Activity Placemat
Thanksgiving Activity Placemat
Thanksgiving Activity Placemat
Print your set, hand out the crayons, and let the fun (and coloring) begin!
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Coloring Must-Haves We Actually Use:
Over the years, we’ve tried just about everything and these are the supplies we keep coming back to. They're easy to use, kid-friendly, and perfect for creative afternoons at home.
- White Printer Paper – A basic, but essential! Smooth and great for everyday coloring fun.
- Chunky Crayons – Easy for little hands to hold and hard to snap in half (bonus!).
- Colored Pencils or Fine Tip Markers – Great for older kids or detailed designs.
- Watercolor or Tempera Paints – For those days when crayons just won’t cut it.
- Child-Safe Scissors + Glue Sticks – So kids can cut, stick, and turn their artwork into masterpieces.
- Reliable Home Printer – A good one makes printing coloring pages fast and frustration-free.
More Thanksgiving Fun
To keep the fun going be sure to check out our other free Thanksgiving ideas
