Turkey bingo
Photo credit: Courtesy Amber/Crazy Little Projects
Thanksgiving activities that keep kids still in their seats — at least for a little while — are golden in my book. Head on over to Crazy Little Projects for a free printable Thanksgiving Day bingo game that uses candy for bingo markers. Yum and fun.
Fall minute to win it games
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Games for kids take a fun twist when children are put up against the clock in these fall-themed challenges. From apple stacking to toilet paper roll "football" toss, all you need is a timer and a few supplies from around the house with these quick Thanksgiving day ideas from PlayPartyPin.
Pumpkin run
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What kid doesn't like to balance things on his or her head? Using mini pumpkins — or even bigger ones if you have older kids — this race-to-the-finish Thanksgiving game by PNP Flowers Inc. can be done outside or inside, depending on the weather.
Mini pumpkin tic-tac-toe
Photo credit: Courtesy Aimee Lane/It's Overflowing
I'm not sure about your kids, but mine are always looking for an excuse to buy those adorable mini pumpkins. So when I came across It's Overflowing's mini pumpkin tic-tac-toe game I just knew it would be a hit.
Turkey trap game
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Thanksgiving just isn't Thanksgiving without the turkey, so send your kids outdoors for a little "hide-and-go-seek meets freeze tag" fun, Sophie-World style. Using a hula hoop and good hiding skills, your kids will gobble up this game while working up an appetite.
Turkey baster pom pom race
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Thanks to the genius of SchoolTimeSnippets your children can have all the fun of basting a turkey without the juicy mess. In this fine-motor activity, your kid will be so busy trying to win that he or she won't even notice that they are hand-strengthening and practicing color recognition all in the name of Turkey Day fun.
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