I’ve rounded-up 10 crafty and creative gratitude activities the whole family will enjoy. I can’t wait to start a few new gratitude traditions in our home!
For the littles:
- Handprint Tree of Gratitude :: The House of Hendrix Love the use of Alpha-Bits cereal for adding words of gratitude to these cute trees.
- Clothespin Wreath :: Chica and Jo This would be fun to set-out at your family Thanksgiving gathering so everyone can add to the wreath.
- Giving Thanks Paper Quilt :: Let’s Explore This is one of my family’s projects that we made when my girls were 6 and 8. I still love putting it on display every fall!
- Grateful Turkey Table Toppers :: Creating Couture Parties You will have the most-adorable centerpieces at Thanksgiving dinner with these pinecone and handprint turkeys.
- Thankful Jar and Printable :: Mama Miss An adorable gratitude jar is easy to set-up with this free printable!
For the big kids: 6. Origami Ninja Star Thankful Ornaments :: One Dog Woof Such a cute idea – fold and write on these origami stars all month long, then hang them on your Christmas tree, too! 7. Chalkboard Gratitude Rocks :: Junk Market Style I would love to have a basket of these on my kitchen table for jotting down words of gratitude all month long. 8. Paper Bag Gratitude Journal :: Confessions of an Over-Worked Mom Encourage your kids to jot down their thoughts with an adorable journal made from paper lunch bags. 9. 30-Day Gratitude Photo Challenge :: Positively Present Use this list as is, or as inspiration for your own list of 30 things to be grateful for. Take your daily photos, then turn them into a photo album or collage. I know my girls would LOVE doing this! 10. Thankful Pumpkins :: Eclectically Vintage Pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween! Kids will love writing or drawing on a painted white fake pumpkin. Here’s to appreciating all the small and big things we have to be thankful for. Happy crafting!
