Free Thanksgiving Left Right Game Printable: A Turkey Tale

Grab this free printable Thanksgiving Left Right story game for a fun and festive holiday twist!

This interactive Thanksgiving game keeps everyone laughing as players pass a small pumpkin, prize, or treat every time they hear the word “left” or “right.”

It’s packed with Thanksgiving mishaps, holiday chaos, and plenty of silly moments that make it perfect for classrooms, family gatherings, or Friendsgiving parties.

Pass the pie, dodge the gravy, and see what you get LEFT holding when the story ends! You can grab it at the bottom of the post.

1. Have 4-7 participants gather in a circle. For larger groups, divide into two or more circles to ensure everyone can participate and enjoy the game.

2. Give the prize or object to one participant in each group to start.

3. The narrator reads the Left Right story aloud. Each time the word “left” is mentioned, the person holding the object passes it to their left. Each time the word “right” is mentioned, they pass it to their right.

Pro Tip: Emphasize the words “left” and “right” as you read the story aloud. It ensures participants know clearly when to pass their object.

4. Continue reading the story while participants pass the object.

5. Whoever is holding the object at the end of the story wins the prize!

This game can be played RIGHT at the Thanksgiving dinner table!

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Thanksgiving Left Right Game Prize Ideas

• A small pumpkin
• A wrapped candy or chocolate turkey
• Small bag of candy corn
• Thanksgiving cookie
• Tiny stuffed turkey
• Thanksgiving-themed socks
• Thanksgiving glasses (each player starts with a different pair and sees what they end up with!)
• Turkey hat or headband
• Coins or dollar bills

The item you pass can be anything light, fun, and easy to hold. No need to get fancy! Want to add a silly twist? Use whatever’s nearby, and whoever’s holding it at the end has to bust out their best turkey dance!

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