These 6 free printable thankful crafts for kids turn colouring time into a thankful display. Colour the pages, cut out the pieces and build a smiling harvest sun, two garlands, a heart wreath, a turkey placemat and a tree wall hanging.
The templates are black and white, so children colour them first. They print in A4 and US Letter, with no sign-up. On some pages the artwork runs to the edges, and a few cut pieces are clipped at the edge of the page. The originals are published as they are, so check the previews before you print.
What’s Included
In this collection, we publish 6 thankful crafts and images.
Printable Templates
Preview all 6 thankful crafts below. Each page is one template, in the same order as the download.
How to Make the Crafts
- Print the pages on plain paper, in A4 or US Letter.
- Colour each template with crayons or coloured pencils.
- Cut out the pieces along the dashed lines. An adult should help younger children with the scissors.
- For the Gratitude Harvest Sun Art, glue the sun rays, leaves and harvest pieces around the smiling sun face to finish the display.
- For the pumpkin garland and the star garland, write one thing you are thankful for on each piece, then tape or glue the pieces in a row along a length of string.
- For the heart wreath, glue the hearts, leaves and banner pieces in a circle, and add the bow at the bottom.
- For the turkey placemat, colour the turkey and the table setting, write your name and a thankful message on the banner, and put the placemat on the table.
- For the tree wall hanging, colour the tree, cut it out and hang it from a short dowel or stick with string.
Materials Needed
- Printed pages
- Crayons or coloured pencils
- Child-safe scissors
- Glue stick or tape
- String or ribbon, for the garlands and the wall hanging
- A short dowel or stick, for the tree wall hanging
How to Print
Choose the A4 PDF or the US Letter PDF below. Print at 100%, or Actual size, on plain paper. The file has 6 pages, one for each craft.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these thankful crafts free?
Yes. All 6 printables are free to download, in A4 and US Letter, with no sign-up.
What ages are they for?
They suit ages 3 to 8. Younger children may need help with cutting, and older children can write their own thankful notes on the garland pieces.
Do I need a colour printer?
No. The templates are black and white, so print them on any printer and colour them with crayons or coloured pencils.
Can I use them at school or in a classroom?
Yes. They work well for classroom displays, Thanksgiving tables and home craft time.
Why does the artwork run to the edges on some pages?
The original designs are published as they are, and on some pages the artwork runs to the edges, so a few cut pieces are clipped. Check the previews above before you print.
