MAKE IT · Woodland Thanksgiving
Woodland fox and leaf paper wreath
Turn a paper plate, autumn-colored leaves, and a friendly paper fox into a woodland welcome for Thanksgiving.
Supplies & steps ↗THANKSGIVING · PICTURE THE GOOD TIME
A grateful table.
A little homemade joy.
Make something for the table, cook a dish to share and give the good stories room to unfold.
Something to make.
MAKE IT · Harvest table
Harvest paper-strip pumpkin centerpiece
Make a light, open-sided pumpkin from wide paper strips, with a rolled cardstock stem and a big green leaf for your harvest table.
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MAKE IT · Thanksgiving and autumn
Family thankful table runner
Build a warm Thanksgiving centerpiece from kraft paper and colorful gratitude leaves that everyone can help make.
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MAKE IT · Thanksgiving
Paper-fan turkey place cards
Fold cheerful turkey tails and tuck a place card in front for a Thanksgiving table decoration guests can take home.
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MAKE IT · Thanksgiving and autumn
Autumn paper-leaf napkin rings
Give plain napkins a handmade autumn detail using cardstock bands and layered paper leaves.
Supplies & steps ↗Something good to share.
COOK IT · Fall and Thanksgiving
Maple-roasted sweet potato cubes
A simple Thanksgiving side with soft centers and gently caramelized edges. Children can measure and stir while an adult handles the knife and oven.
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COOK IT · Fall and Thanksgiving
Cranberry-orange sauce
A bright make-ahead Thanksgiving sauce with little bursts of cranberry and fresh orange zest. The cooling time is included so it can thicken before dinner.
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COOK IT · Fall and Thanksgiving
Apple-cinnamon oat crumble
Tender apples under an oat topping, ready for a Thanksgiving dessert table. A kitchen scale makes the measuring activity especially clear for young helpers.
Ingredients & method ↗A little reason to gather.
TRY IT · Thanksgiving
A gratitude story table
Turn simple place cards into gentle Thanksgiving conversation starters, with room to draw, tell a story or pass.
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