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Thanksgiving Day isn't a religious holiday but it is a spiritual one if you think about it. The first Puritans were thankful to God for His blessings. So here are Christian and Catholic Bible printables for Thanksgiving. Do you teach Sunday school, Vacation Bible School (VBS), CCD or Children's Liturgy of the Word? Perhaps you want something more than just coloring pages for your Religious Education or Christian school? Free printable Bible paper crafts can be very interactive. Children get to cut, assemble, paste, color and fold. All these VBS activities are hands-on and lots of fun. Here are free Christian printables and crafts that will suit your Bible lessons. You can find all sorts of religious Christian and Bible themes-- Old Testament, New Testament, holy days, angels, virtues, scripture verses and much more. These sites have free printable Bible games, board games, puzzles, paper dolls, puppets, finger puppets and craft activities galore!   Free printable Bible crafts: VBS, Sunday school lessons, Christian printables

Put Children to Work Helping With Thanksgiving Day Preparations

Entertaining little ones during holiday preparations can be a real juggling act. I've been a teacher for almost 30 years and a mom for 25. I know about making things kid friendly. I say don't just entertain, put them to work helping. Here are ways kids can help with Thanksgiving.   Ways Kids Can Help With Thanksgiving Preparations

Kids Can Help with Thanksgiving Preparations with Free Printables

As a 30-year teacher, 25-year mom and 10-year homeschooler, I know how to make activities kid-friendly. Take holiday preparations--don't just plunk kids in front of the TV. Put them to work helping. Good for them, good for you. Here are ways kids can help with Thanksgiving making free printable decorations and crafts. Ways Kids Can Help With Thanksgiving Preparations

Free Printable Thanksgiving Greeting Cards

Do you like to send holiday cards but find them too expensive? $5 for a greeting cards that's going to get thrown away? Seriously, who can afford that? Well, did you know you can print cards at home and it costs nothing? Here are free printable Thanksgiving cards to make and send. All you have to provide is a printer, paper and ink. Or go to the library and print for 10 to 15 cents. Quite a savings.  Read on for linksFree Thanksgiving Cards, Crafts and Games to Print

Free Printable Thanksgiving Countdown Calendar Crafts

Several years ago, I wrote an article for a free printable Thanksgiving countdown calendar from Family Fun. That link is on this site. Well, Family Fun's website has changed. It's now Spoonful. The links I used redirect there and all the crafts are still available. Buuut...some are a little harder to find with the new site reorganization-wouldn't you know? Here's the new link for the countdown to Thanksgiving calendar. It's listed in the icon list on the right under "Top 14 Thanksgiving Printables." Don't try to print it from the little image I'm using here. Go to Spoonful for the printable.

The reason I didn't link you directly to the calendar is that I don't want you to miss the other cute Thanksgiving crafts to print. In fact, that's the the top 14 Thanksgiving. There are more Thanksgiving and scads more printables for other holidays and Disney movies. I'd print a craft a day for kids to make each day before a holiday. Good countdown and keeps them and you from going stir-crazy. Here's the link to my article with ideas on how to use a holiday countdown calendar. Free Printable Countdown to Thanksgiving Calendar 

Free Halloween Games to Print and Make

Okay, so these games are for Halloween, but they could be used for harvest, fall or Thanksgiving themes. Make interactive, educational games with these free printable cut and paste activities. Children can make games all by themselves. Perfect for classroom, homeschool, preschool and Halloween parties. The cool thing about printable games is they do double duty--a craft project that entertains kids and a reusable game they can enjoy later. You could even use as party prizes--triple duty! Laminate the game boards and pieces and store them in a Zip-loc bag. Use over and over again. And don't tell the children, but these games are educational--quadruple duty! Oh does it get any better?? Read on  Free Printable Halloween and Trick-or-Treat Games to Make

Thanksgiving Apple Fun for Kids

I confess to an almost cult-like devotion to apples. Living in Michigan, they're a cash crop. But it goes deeper. Apples are as American as Uncle Sam. Gatherings in the US often include an apple treat. Apples are also the perfect theme for fall lessons. Here's an interactive, cross-curricular apple unit with crafts, recipes, science, art, creative writing, math, social studies, practical life, field trips, community-builders even a party. Perfect for Thanksgiving, too.  I've added free printable apple-themed lesson plans and worksheets for activity extenders. Preschool Apple Unit, Cross-Curricular Hands-on Crafts, Activities, Recipes 

Free Thanksgiving Printables, Paper Toys, Games, Crafts

In the last eight years, I've developed a reputation for finding cool printables. I track down printable activities, lesson plans, coloring pages, crafts, games and worksheets. I write and blog about where to find them and I provide links. Here's a cool one that features Thanksgiving paper toys, crafts, games, greeting cards. Turkeys, pilgrims, native American Indans, cornucopia all the trimmings! Free Printable Paper Toys, Games for Preschool Kids 

Blogs for World Holidays Year-Round

I hope your Thanksgiving was blessed and filled with joy. I'll see you next year. In the mean time, stop by my other holiday blogs listed on the sidebar blog list. I'm kinda obsessed with holidays as you can probably tell: I've got blogs for most U.S. traditions:

The Christmas Season
Lent Activities
Free Printable Holiday (covers all world holidays that I know about!)
Free Valentines Day Stuff
Halloween Harvest October

Here are my religious themed holiday blogs:

Catholic Activities
3D World Vision (covers all world holidays)

I've got links to free printable crafts, coloring pages, greeting cards, calendars, games, puzzles, crossword, mazes, lesson plans and kid stuff--whew! Click this link for Christmas

Squash Recipes for Thanksgiving

I love fall produce shopping. The glorious riot of vegetable colors is a feast for the eyes. And bold colors in vegetables equates to nutrient-packed super-foods. But pragmatically speaking, what do you do with those funny-looking fall squashes? Here are quick, delicious vegetarian recipes that capitalize on winter squash harvest goodness. Even picky eaters will love them! Perfect for harvest dinners and Thanksgiving meals. Recipes included. Easy Vegetarian Super-Food Recipes Using Winter Squash

Free Printable Thanksgiving Crafts for Preschool Kids

Hands-on preschool games and activities help build developmental skills in early childhood. There's no need to spend money on lessons for preschoolers. You can find free printable games and interactive educational materials online. Many preschool printables are also cut and paste crafts that kids can make themselves. Here are free printable alphabet activities, reading and letter games, math worksheets and shapes lessons. Lots of Halloween, harvest, Thanksgiving, holiday and Christmas themed free printable activities. Free Printable Preschool Games, Hands-on Activities, Lesson Plans

Free Printable Thanksgiving Greeting Cards, Color Your Own for Kids

Thanksgiving is a great holiday for sending greeting cards. It's a season to let people know you appreciate them. Here are free printable color your own Thanksgiving greeting cards. Children can enjoying coloring and giving to friends and loved ones. (Hint: for busy parents, coloring printed greeting cards makes a great child-minder activity!) Read more at  Free Printable Thanksgiving Coloring Page Greeting Cards 

Free Printable Apple Activities for Thanksgiving, Fall Preschool Lesson Plans

Apples are a popular theme for fall lesson plans, especially for preschool lessons. Apples tie in with Thanksgiving  themes, too. Looking for apple activities? Have I got a great sweet treat for you--a plethora of free printable apple-themed fun. This booklet includes apple math activities, science puzzles, social studies lessons and history extensions. There are printable creative writing prompts, word games and more. Read more at Free Printable Apple Activities for Fall Preschool Lesson Plans

Free Printable Native American Indian Totem Pole Designs, Coloring Pages

Looking for Native American crafts to use with preschool, home school or in classroom lessons? This guide provides links for free printable totem pole crafts and Indian designs. I've been interested in native American lore since I was child. When I was six my family moved to Haines, Alaska. We lived with a clan of the Tlinget Native American Indians. Autumn and back to school are great times to explore Native American Indian culture. Here are free printable totem pole design templates. Totem poles are an important part of Native American Indian culture, particularly in the Pacific Northwest Indian tribes like the Tlinget. and Chilkat that I lived with and also the Kwakiutl, Haida and Tsimshian.  Free Printable Native American Indian Totem Pole Designs and Coloring Pages

Free Printable Turkey Crafts for Thanksgiving Activities

Free Printable Turkey Crafts for Thanksgiving What would the Thanksgiving holiday be for children without turkey crafts? I've been hunting web wide to bring you free printable Thanksgiving turkey crafts for your children, day care, homeschool, classroom, 4H group or scout troop. These are crafts can be made with little more than scissors, glue or tape, crayons and a printer with color ink cartridge. If you print in black ink, your kids or students can get double fun using them as a coloring craft. Read more

Free Printable Seasonal and Holiday Greeting Cards and Coloring Pages

Free Printable Thanksgiving, Seasonal and Holiday Greeting Cards and Coloring Pages Are you looking for a good seasonal and holiday coloring pages website? Fisher-Price. Fisher-Price has free printable coloring pages for Fall, Winter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day and Father's Day. Perfect for little ones to color on rainy days. Make free, diy greeting cards to send to friends and family. Don't forget to have children make a card for an elderly neighbor or shut-in. It's a great bonding time for child and adult. Click here for cards.

Free Printable Stone Soup Activities for Thanksgiving

"Stone Soup"  is a favorite childrens' book that is used in many preschool and kindergarten classrooms, especially around Thanksgiving. Here are free printable lesson plans, activities, crafts, games and activities. Read on

Free Printable Advent Countdown to Thanksgiving Calendar

Free Printable Countdown to Thanksgiving Calendar It's so difficult for children to wait for an long anticipated holiday to arrive. Countdown calendars help children track the days until the big day. Here's a free printable countdown to Thanksgiving calendar craft. Read More

Free Printable Pilgrim Crafts for Thanksgiving

Free Printable Pilgrim Crafts for Thanksgiving Thanksgiving in the US celebrates the survival of the pilgrims who came on the Mayflower. We remember the difficulties faced by the pilgrims, the help they received from local native American Indians. Here are free printable pilgrim crafts. Read More

Free Printable Thanksgiving Holiday Decorations

Free Printable Thanksgiving Decorations and Party Supplies
Thanksgiving Day is my favorite holiday. But I'm also a penny pincher. I don't spend money on decorations and party supplies. Happily, I don't need to; with free printable Thanksgiving decorations, tableware and party supplies. Read More