Free Thanksgiving Placemat That Keeps Kids Entertained While They Wait

Looking for a way to keep little hands busy while the turkey finishes cooking?

This free printable Thanksgiving placemat for kids is the perfect solution. It’s filled with fun activities, coloring, and games that will entertain them.

Plus, it gives you a few extra moments to do other things and gives the kids a little writing practice!

Supplies You Need

Getting started is easy! Just gather:

• The free printable Thanksgiving placemat below
• Crayons, colored pencils, or markers
• A flat surface to work on

It’s a perfect low-mess activity as you get Thanksgiving dinner ready!

How to Use The Free Thanksgiving Placemat Printable

1. Print out a placemat for each child.

2. Have kids follow the directions on the placemat. Some spots are for telling what they’re thankful for, while others are for coloring, etc.

3. Older kids can help younger kids with the word search.

4. Once finished, encourage kids to share what they did with others!

A Creative Way to Incorporate It Into Your Holiday

Display your placemats on the wall after the kids complete them. They’ll be able to look at them during and after dinner!

Find more easy gratitude activities for kids to incorporate into your holiday this year.

Grab Your Free Thanksgiving Placemat Printable

Ready to keep the kids busy? Grab your free Thanksgiving placemat below and let the gobbling good time begin!

More Thanksgiving Fun

Looking for more holiday fun? Check out these ideas next:

• Must-Try Thanksgiving Left Right Game
• Thanksgiving Hunt with Printable Clues
• Free Thanksgiving Memory Game
• Thanksgiving Charcuterie Boards That Wow

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