Category Archives: Thanksgiving

PERKY THE TURKEY

We want to start early decorating for Thanksgiving because as soon as Thanksgiving is over it means we can decorate for Christmas.  Here is a turkey project to get you in the Thanksgiving mood.  A wire coat hanger is the … Continue reading

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DISC TURKEY

You were probably really thankful for that CD when it was new and useful, but now you just want to use it for something else instead of tossing it.  Here’s your chance to show your thanks again; once for finding … Continue reading

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HEADBAND

Isn’t this cute.  Imagine a whole classroom full of these little turkeys.  If time permits, use the handprints of the kids for the feathers.  I have included a pattern for handprints if you want to have them printed out before … Continue reading

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STUFFED TURKEY

After Thanksgiving dinner, we just want to sit because we’re so stuffed.  Last year the 4th graders made these turkeys.  Some of them really look uncomfortable. There are more pictures of these turkeys….enjoy.  For the supply list and directions, look under … Continue reading

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I AIN’T NO TURKEY

I so wanted to use that title for the project but didn’t think it would look too good in school.  So now I can’t resist.  This is a 5th Grade project that had hilarious results.  I don’t have a picture … Continue reading

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PUMPKINS

All elementary kids love using oil pastels and this 3rd Grade group is getting very good at shading with them.  We make the pumpkins separate and then glue them on the black background.  We use oil pastels, scissors, glue sticks, … Continue reading

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PUMPKINS IN CHALK AND PAINT

We used colored chalk dipped in white poster paint to achieve the look in the “Pumpkin Patch.”  This is another of those projects that look so nice made up—the picture doesn’t do it justice.  For instructions on how to make … Continue reading

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TURKEY SNACK HOLDER

This is a timely and useful centerpiece for Thanksgiving.  It’s perfect for holding nuts and mints or any other snack that makes a holiday complete.  For patterns and directions to make this “Turkey Centerpiece,” look under the Thanksgiving  tab in the sidebar.

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