"This year, you might be hosting Thanksgiving dinner or going to a gathering with family or friends. It can be a lot for parents to ensure their little ones are kept busy and entertained on Turkey Day while cooking, eating, and general merriment ensues. If youāre looking for fun activities to do as a family or just want a way to occupy your toddler indoors without a screen this Thanksgiving Day, weāre giving back to you in a small way by creating some free downloadable Thanksgiving coloring pages for kids.
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From a turkey and fall leaves to a slice of pumpkin pie and a cornucopia, we hope these coloring pages spark your childrenās creativity and keep them occupiedāif just for a little while. Scroll down to download the coloring pages and be sure to tag us on Instagram (@theeverymom) to show off your LOās creations!
Turkey Coloring Page
Does anything say Thanksgiving like a turkey? Encourage your little ones to fill in this cute bird with classic Thanksgiving colors (reds, browns, yellows, and oranges come to mind) to celebrate the season.
Leaves Coloring Page
Though many houses are already decorated for Hanukkah or Christmas, Thanksgiving is still a big part of the fall seasonādonāt forget to appreciate the beautiful fall leaves while theyāre still here! Have your kids work on coloring within the lines with this printable page and teach them about the unique shapes, sizes, and colors of leaves that fall from different trees.
Pumpkin Pie Coloring Page
Are you team pumpkin pie or team pecan pie on Thanksgiving Day? Color in this slice of pumpkin pie (complete with a dollop of whipped cream) while getting ready to enjoy some delicious desserts on November 28.
Cornucopia Coloring Page
A classic Thanksgiving symbol, the cornucopia represents an abundance of good things and is typically made of a hollow, horn-shaped wicker basket overflowing with festive fruits and vegetables. Though you might not have a real cornucopia on your familyās Thanksgiving table this year, it appeared at the first Thanksgiving gathering, which was a celebration of the fall harvest.
Give Thanks Coloring Page
Thanksgiving is all about being grateful and giving thanks for all that we haveāand thatās a sentiment thatās important year-round. Teach your little ones about the meaning of Thanksgiving and gratitude with this āGive Thanksā coloring page. It can also help your kids practice their letters!
Julia Poulter, Senior Managing Editor
With more than 10 years of editorial experience, Julia is passionate about bringing motherhood stories to life and providing moms with interesting and informative parenting content. Prior to joining The Everygirl Media Group in 2019, she served as Executive Editor at Closer Weekly. As The Everymomās Senior Managing Editor, Julia helps manage the brandās editorial calendar and content strategy.
Leigh Ryan, Former Junior Graphic Designer
Leigh is an artist and designer who previously worked at The Everymom. As junior graphic designer, Leigh created many of the brandās coloring pages for kids, tech backgrounds, and other onsite graphics. She doesnāt have kids so she totally agrees yours are the cutest!