Free Printable Thanksgiving Activity Placemats for Kids
Bring fun and learning to your Thanksgiving table with these free printable Thanksgiving activity placemats made just for preschool and kindergarten kids. They turn waiting for dinner into a hands-on activity that helps with fine motor skills, counting, and early literacy while keeping little ones entertained.
My tip for these placemats is to print them ahead of time and set them at each child’s seat, it instantly creates excitement for Thanksgiving dinner.
Learning Objectives
These Thanksgiving worksheets help children build a mix of learning skills through play and creativity:
- Strengthen fine motor skills through tracing coloring and drawing
- Develop early reading skills with a simple word search
- Build focus and observation with counting and hidden picture challenges
- Encourage creativity with Thanksgiving themed drawing prompts
What’s included in the printable Thanksgiving activity placemats
This set of printable Thanksgiving activity placemats includes several fun pages designed around Thanksgiving dinner and gratitude:
- Thanksgiving Word Search – find themed words like turkey pie and family
- Counting Challenge – count how many pumpkins or apples are on the page
- Tracing Maze – help the turkey find the plate
- Drawing Prompts – draw your own Thanksgiving dinner or family meal
Each page has cheerful fall illustrations and clear directions perfect for preschool and kindergarten students.
Ideas for How to Use These Thanksgiving Worksheets
Use these placemat printables for:
- Classroom fun during a Thanksgiving party
- Dinner table activities to keep kids busy while adults serve food
- Morning work or center activities in November
- Quiet play at home or during family gatherings
Kids can color draw trace and search for words, all while practicing focus and fine motor control.
A Quick Note for Parents and Teachers
These pages are no-prep printables that make learning easy to add to any Thanksgiving plan. Designed so you can simply print and go, no cutting or setup needed. It’s a great way to mix holiday fun with a bit of learning time.
Age and Grade Level
These Thanksgiving activity placemats are best for preschool kindergarten and early elementary learners. They work well for ages 3 to 7.
Prep Instructions
There’s no prep required but you can:
- Print on thicker paper or cardstock for durability
- Laminate pages for reuse year after year
- Place them in dry erase pockets for mess-free fun with markers
Suggested Materials
Have these supplies ready:
- Crayons colored pencils or markers
- Dry erase markers if laminated
- Optional: placemat sleeves for easy cleanup
Download the Free Printable
Make Thanksgiving day fun for little learners with these engaging placemat printables. Print as many as you need and enjoy the smiles at your table.
