Looking for engaging, low-cost activities perfect for little hands? Paper Plate Crafts are the best solution for keeping preschoolers and early elementary kids busy this Thanksgiving!

These simple projects are specifically chosen for Ages 3-8 and use materials you likely also have on hand.

Easy Paper Plate Crafts for Little Hands

Paper Plate Turkey Paint the plate brown, then glue on colorful construction paper feathers to the back to make a classic turkey.

Paper Plate Pilgrim Hat Cut the center out of a black-painted plate, leaving a brim, and attach a white paper strip with a yellow buckle.

Paper Plate Cornucopia Cut a paper plate in half, roll it into a cone shape, and glue it closed before filling it with paper fruit cutouts.

Paper Plate Pumpkin Pie Slice Paint a small paper plate orange, cut it into wedge shapes, and top with a puff of white cotton ball "whipped cream."

Paper Plate Autumn Wreath Cut the middle out of a plate, then glue tissue paper squares or colored macaroni pieces around the ring.

Paper Plate Scarecrow Paint the plate tan, glue on raffia or yarn for hair, and draw a simple stitched smile and rosy cheeks.

Paper Plate Indian Corn Color the plate with markers or paint in brown, red, and yellow, then glue on real or cut-out popcorn kernels for texture.

Monthly Crafted Membership

Join the Monthly Crafted Membership - Preschool/Kindergarten Collection for a continuous stream of creative, educational resources.

The membership provides fresh, themed crafts and activities each month designed to enhance literacy, math, and fine motor skills in young learners. It's intended for both teachers and parents, offering ready-to-use resources that save time and engage children in meaningful learning. Members receive instant access to all files upon joining, with new downloads made available every month. The materials are ready-to-print in A4 or Letter paper formats, eliminating hours of planning and prepping, making it a hassle-free solution for busy individuals.

Paper Plate Sunflower Paint the plate's center brown, then glue yellow petals (cut from construction paper or a second plate) around the edge.

Paper Plate Harvest Basket Fold a plate in half, cut a small slit for the handle, and decorate the outside with fall stickers or drawings.

Paper Plate Fox Mask Cut eye holes in a plate, paint it orange, and glue on white and black paper pieces for the nose and ears.

November Toddler Curriculum Activities

Get ready for a month of fun themes and Thanksgiving! This printable curriculum offers a full month of themed activities for toddlers, great for tot school, homeschooling, and daycare.

What's Included

• Week 1: Zoo Theme
• Week 2: Transportation Theme
• Week 3: Pets Theme
• Week 4: Thanksgiving Theme
• Daily activity breakdown for Literacy/Language, Math, Fine Motor/Sensory, Gross Motor, Socio-Emotional, Science, Craft & Food, and Social Studies.

DOWNLOAD PDF HERE

Paper Plate Apple Pie Use brown paper strips woven across a red-painted plate to create the look of a lattice crust.

Paper Plate Mayflower Ship Cut a plate in half, paint it brown, and use a craft stick and paper triangle to add a simple sail.

Paper Plate Turkey Mask Cut eye holes in a brown plate and attach construction paper feathers to the top and sides for a fun disguise.

Paper Plate Leaf Rubbing Place real leaves under a paper plate and rub a crayon gently over the plate to reveal the leaf patterns.

Paper Plate Loom Cut small notches around the plate's edge, string yarn across the plate, and weave short pieces of yarn through the strings.

Shop Our Thanksgiving Printables

Pair these hands-on Paper Plate Crafts with our printable activities for a complete afternoon of Thanksgiving fun! Our digital downloads are perfect for keeping Ages 3-8 entertained with zero-prep.

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• Find simple and fun Thanksgiving games, puzzles, and activities on our main site: Crafted with Bliss Thanksgiving Collection

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Enjoy these best Paper Plate Crafts as a fun way to celebrate Thanksgiving with your children Ages 3-8!