Thanksgiving Crafts
Thanksgiving is a wonderful family time. It's great when children can be part of the preparations, and even better if their crafts can be part of the Thanksgiving table decorations.
Pilgrim Hats - for napkin rings
Thanksgiving crafts - Let the kids make these turkeys and other crafts to decorate for Thanksgiving.
You can find lots of free kids crafts in our Activity Library.
Pilgrim Hats for Thanksgiving Dinner
- construction paper
- glue
- scissors
- optional - felt or ribbon
Instructions:
- Cut a rectangle from black construction paper. It should
be 3 inches wide by 8 inches long.
Cut a circle where the outside width across the circle is 4
inches. Draw an inner circle that is two inches
wide. Then add the tabs to the circle shape before you
start cutting. This circle will be the brim of the hat.
- Fold up the tabs. Make a tube from the rectangular
piece. It should be 3 inches long. Check that it fit
around the tabs on the inside before you start gluing.
- Cut out the trim (red band and yellow buckle) and glue them in
place.
- Roll up the napkins and put them inside the tube of the hat.
Hints:
- The red band and yellow buckle could be made from felt or ribbon.
- You can adjust the sizes to fit the type of napkins you will be using. If you are using paper napkins for Thanksgiving dinner, you might want to make smaller pilgrim hats.
Note for Parents:
Every parent must use their own judgment in choosing which activities are safe for their own children. While Creative Kids at Home makes every effort to provide activity ideas that are safe and fun for children it is your responsibility to choose the activities that are safe in your own home.