Thanksgiving Food Crafts for Elementary: Get Creative in the Kitchen!

Edible Thanksgiving Crafts

1. Chocolate Acorn Treats: These are perfect for kids with a sweet tooth. All you need is Hugs chocolate candy, mini chocolate chips, and mini Nutter Butter bites, which you can glue together with frosting and make with the kids!

2. Candy Cornucopia: This is a popular edible Thanksgiving centerpiece that you can make with your children. Make a cone out of sugar cookie dough and attach candy corn, popcorn, and other treats to it.

3. Turkey Cheese Ball: This snack is made with cream cheese, crushed crackers, shredded cheese and spices shaped in turkey form with a colorful assortment of vegetables, making it tickling the taste buds and the eyes.

4. Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispies Treats: Nothing beats the classic Thanksgiving dessert, but a twist on it with a crispy outer shell is sure to be exciting! Mix Rice Krispies and marshmallows to make the pie, top it off with whipped cream, and a little bit of icing to form a crust.

5. Apple Turkey: This is a healthy Thanksgiving treat that your children will love. Slice apples and bananas, use peanut butter to glue them together, and use raisins to create the turkey’s eyes and nose.

Non-Edible Thanksgiving Crafts

1. Paper Hand Turkeys: They are a staple of Thanksgiving classroom art projects! Trace your hand and transform it into a turkey with colorful markers and constructions paper.

2. Corn Cob Painting: This craft is perfect for autumnal decor! Paint corn cobs with various colors and use them as decorations.

3. Pinecone Turkeys: Collect pinecones and turn them into cute turkey decorations with colorful feathers, wobbly eyes, and a funny little beak.

4. Pumpkin Pie Play Dough: This easy to make play dough is scented and fun to play with! Combine flour, pumpkin spice, salt, oil, and food coloring to make the dough.

5. Thanksgiving Placemats: These are easy to make with your children and can be used for the Thanksgiving table decoration! Use construction paper, stickers, and markers to create a personalized placemat.

Thanksgiving Decoration Crafts

1. Fall Leaves Wreath: Collect leaves, twigs, and pine cones to make a wreath and decorate it with Thanksgiving-inspired elements – like little turkey figurines.

2. Pumpkin Centerpiece: Hollow out a pumpkin and use it as a table decoration. Add in fall thumbs or cutlery to serve a secondary purpose!

3. Turkey Napkin Rings: This craft uses pipe cleaners, wobbly eyes, construction paper, and feathers to create little turkeys that can keep napkins in place.

4. Harvest Corn Banner: Cut out colored paper to look like corn and create a banner perfect for decoration around the house.

5. Fall Mason Jar Vases: Using simple jars can turn into a beautiful centerpiece with the right autumnal touch. Add in colorful scented candles or flowers to elevate its look.

FAQs

Q. What should I make for Thanksgiving dinner?
A. Turkey is a classic centerpiece for the Thanksgiving dinner table, with sides varying from mashed potatoes, green beans, and other vegetables to rolls and cranberry sauce.

Q. What is the meaning behind Thanksgiving?
A. Thanksgiving is a holiday that commemorates the first Thanksgiving dinner between Native Americans and the Pilgrims after the latter’s arrival in the US.

Q. Can I make these crafts with younger children?
A. Yes, all of these crafts are easy to make, and we recommend parental guidance.

Q. Can I eat the non-edible crafts?
A. No, please do not eat non-edible crafts.

In conclusion, Thanksgiving is an opportunity to create some unforgettable memories with your loved ones, and these Thanksgiving food crafts for elementary students are an excellent way to do so. With the right materials, you can create unforgettable pieces of art that you and your children will cherish for years to come.