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Kids","thanksgiving-for-kids","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/thanksgiving-for-kids/","/blog/thanksgiving-for-kids/","2020-11-11T10:33:19","2024-06-17T18:13:50","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many of us, Thanksgiving doesn’t feel the same without family time and visiting extended relatives. But with CDC guidelines discouraging large family gatherings, we all may need to find different ways to make the holiday feel special this year. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To maintain Thanksgiving flavors alongside a whole helping of holiday  fun for your little ones this year, check out our tips below! However you’re celebrating Thanksgiving during this unusual holiday season, we’ve got creative Thanksgiving ideas for kids of all ages—from meal planning to table setting and more.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>1. Plan the Meal\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don’t have to wait until Thanksgiving Day to start sharing the fun of this holiday. A couple of weeks before Turkey Day, sit down for a family meeting to talk about what you’ll be preparing and how everyone will participate. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some fun ideas to consider:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn your “meeting” into an imaginative brainstorming session by giving your kids fall-themed colors and having them list all of the fruits or veggies that fit. Then use these lists to help inspire your Thanksgiving menu and to look for recipes as a family. \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have each of your children choose one dish to be “theirs.” When Thanksgiving Day comes, give them more responsibility for this dish, whether it’s preparing the ingredients, mixing it all together or dishing it out. You could even ask your kids to show off their special dish by presenting it to the family and explaining how it was made.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of grocery shopping alone, why not take a little road trip to pick out the ingredients as a family? You can talk about all the traditional Thanksgiving foods on the way and let your kids pick out their own sweet potatoes, squash, pumpkin or other produce.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Picky eater tip\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: As you’re planning the meal, take this opportunity to talk about the vegetables you’ll be eating on Thanksgiving, including the ones that your kids don’t like. Setting expectations early, without making a big deal out of it, can prevent mealtime surprises and \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/how-to-create-a-healthy-thanksgiving-plate-for-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help your kids build a healthier Thanksgiving plate\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=thanksgiving-for-kids-20201111\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19333 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/CTA-fun-thanksgiving--1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving for kids\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/CTA-fun-thanksgiving--1024x512.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/CTA-fun-thanksgiving--300x150.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/CTA-fun-thanksgiving--768x384.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/CTA-fun-thanksgiving-.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>2. Make the Decorations\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No need to buy expensive decorations to get those warm Thanksgiving vibes! Homemade crafts are a fun way to \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/recycling-for-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">teach your kids how to recycle\u003C/span>\u003C/a> \u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and \u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fill your home with adorable fall-themed decor. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spice up your Thanksgiving kids table with these cute yet simple holiday crafts:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/handmade/easy-to-craft-fall-leaf-centerpiece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Leaf centerpieces\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Send your kids outside to gather sticks and branches and then have them color large leaf shapes out of paper. Paint the branches, glue the leaves on and then arrange your little trees in vases.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Table runners\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Buy a roll of craft paper, spread it down the center of your table and set out crayons or pencils. When your kids start getting antsy in the middle of the meal, they’ll have a ready-made activity to keep them busy.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/toilet-paper-roll-turkey/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Toilet paper roll turkeys\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: With some paint, googly eyes and construction paper feathers, you can turn everyday \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recyclables\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into cute turkeys to set up around the house. You could even hide them around the yard and have a post-meal game to find all the turkeys!\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Thankful placemats\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: On a piece of construction paper, write, “I am thankful for _________.” Let your little one jazz it up with crayons, ribbons or glitter and then use it as their Thanksgiving placemat. Before you start eating, work on filling in the blank together!\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19320\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/thansgiving-for-kids-header-mobile-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving for kids\" width=\"600\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/thansgiving-for-kids-header-mobile-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/thansgiving-for-kids-header-mobile-300x195.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/thansgiving-for-kids-header-mobile-768x500.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/thansgiving-for-kids-header-mobile-1536x1000.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/thansgiving-for-kids-header-mobile-1200x781.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/thansgiving-for-kids-header-mobile.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>3. Prepare the Meal\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You’ve already worked together to plan the meal, so keep your kids involved by giving them age-appropriate tasks in the kitchen! Younger kids can fetch ingredients or wash them, and older kids can help with cutting, mixing and cooking. The more involved your kids are, the more excited they’ll be about contributing to the Thanksgiving feast.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make your Thanksgiving kids table even more fun, take all those traditional foods and incorporate an extra touch of holiday creativity:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Freshware-CB-600RD-8-Cavity-Silicone-Chocolate/dp/B00BCCH75Q/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=pumpkin+shape+mold&qid=1572158732&sr=8-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fall-themed molds\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of leaves, turkeys or pumpkins to chill \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://joyfoodsunshine.com/vegan-pumpkin-pie/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mini no-bake pumpkin pies\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are perfectly bite-sized and not too rich.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut ridges into the edges of unbaked rolls so they’ll rise into a \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"http://rhodesbakenserv.com/blog/blog/pumpkin-shaped-rolls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">perfect little pumpkin\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while baking.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of tossing your fruit salad, let your kids arrange the pieces into an \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.cleanandscentsible.com/chocolate-turkey-fondue/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adorable fruit turkey\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Pair it with cute food picks for a nutritious snack station. \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don’t have any meal prep tasks to share, your kids can work on last-minute decorations or go ahead and set the table.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>4. Set the Table\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the food’s cooking, it’s time to get the table ready:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather up the decorations your kids made and spread them across your tables, snack stations and self-serve areas.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put some extra fun on the table with Thanksgiving-themed silverware, table cloths or these \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.mychinet.com/ideas/crafts/turkey-napkin-fold/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">precious folded napkin turkeys\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the finishing touch, have your kids cut out turkey feathers and feet from construction paper. Then arrange them at each place setting so that the plate will create an adorable turkey shape.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now all that’s left to do is dig in! \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19321\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/in-text-3.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving for kids\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/in-text-3.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/in-text-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>5. Play Games \u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ward off that post-turkey sleepiness and give your kids an active way to end the day, finish your Thanksgiving celebration with fun outdoor or virtual games. Games can be a fun way for your kids to burn off their holiday energy or to check in with relatives who couldn’t make it this year.  \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play a game of touch football or Capture the Flag.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go on a treasure hunt down your street for the most unique fall leaves.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Host a game of \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://teambuilding.com/blog/virtual-thanksgiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual Thanksgiving Bingo\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/g4698/thanksgiving-games/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family Feud\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over video chat\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a “pumpkin-pushing” race, where your kids use sticks to roll little pumpkins across the yard.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play “find the turkey” with the toilet paper roll turkeys your kids made.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want something to do indoors, try playing a kid-friendly party game like charades or a homemade version of Pictionary. Bonus points for making your own Thanksgiving-themed charade cards to get your kids to act like a turkey!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these easy tips and a spirit of adventure, you can engage your kids’ interest and build family memories that last a lifetime. After all, the best Thanksgiving for kids isn’t about getting every single recipe exactly right; it’s about having fun together and sharing gratitude—even when the turkey gets burned. Happy Thanksgiving!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=thanksgiving-for-kids-20201111\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19323 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CTA-thanksgiving-meals-1024x448.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving for kids\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CTA-thanksgiving-meals-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CTA-thanksgiving-meals-300x131.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CTA-thanksgiving-meals-768x336.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CTA-thanksgiving-meals-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CTA-thanksgiving-meals-1200x525.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CTA-thanksgiving-meals.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":132,"__typename":137},{"node":133,"__typename":136},{"sourceUrl":134,"__typename":135},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/memorable-thanksgiving-header-mobile-1.jpg","MediaItem","AcfMediaItemConnectionEdge","FeaturedImageForMobile",{"node":139,"__typename":143},{"id":140,"link":141,"sourceUrl":142,"altText":19,"__typename":135},"cG9zdDoxOTMyNA==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/thanksgiving-for-kids/memorable-thanksgiving-header/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/memorable-thanksgiving-header-880x450.jpg","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",{"nodes":145,"__typename":149},[146,147,148],{"name":52,"slug":53,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"__typename":6},"PostToCategoryConnection",{"edges":151,"__typename":204},[152,174,189],{"node":153,"__typename":173},{"id":154,"name":155,"posts":156,"__typename":172},"dGVybToyMjU4","easy",{"edges":157,"__typename":171},[158],{"node":159,"__typename":170},{"id":123,"slug":125,"categories":160,"title":124,"excerpt":165,"featuredImage":166,"__typename":169},{"nodes":161,"__typename":149},[162,163,164],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},"\u003Cp>For many of us, Thanksgiving doesn’t feel the same without family time and visiting extended relatives. But with CDC guidelines discouraging large family gatherings, we all may need to find different ways to make the holiday feel special this year.  To maintain Thanksgiving flavors alongside a whole helping of holiday  fun for your little ones… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/thanksgiving-for-kids/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":167,"__typename":143},{"sourceUrl":168,"__typename":135},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/memorable-thanksgiving-header.jpg","Post","TagToPostConnectionEdge","TagToPostConnection","Tag","PostToTagConnectionEdge",{"node":175,"__typename":173},{"id":176,"name":177,"posts":178,"__typename":172},"dGVybToyMjYw","memories",{"edges":179,"__typename":171},[180],{"node":181,"__typename":170},{"id":123,"slug":125,"categories":182,"title":124,"excerpt":165,"featuredImage":187,"__typename":169},{"nodes":183,"__typename":149},[184,185,186],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},{"node":188,"__typename":143},{"sourceUrl":168,"__typename":135},{"node":190,"__typename":173},{"id":191,"name":192,"posts":193,"__typename":172},"dGVybTo0NTI=","thanksgiving",{"edges":194,"__typename":171},[195],{"node":196,"__typename":170},{"id":123,"slug":125,"categories":197,"title":124,"excerpt":165,"featuredImage":202,"__typename":169},{"nodes":198,"__typename":149},[199,200,201],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},{"node":203,"__typename":143},{"sourceUrl":168,"__typename":135},"PostToTagConnection",{"node":206,"__typename":219},{"authorMeta":207,"name":213,"description":214,"avatar":215,"__typename":218},{"avatar":208,"__typename":212},{"node":209,"__typename":136},{"sourceUrl":210,"altText":211,"__typename":135},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Katie-Headshot-Original-Square.jpg","Katie Headshot","AuthorMeta","Katie Klepek","As the director of marketing at Nurture Life, Katie gets to combine her passions—family, food and healthy lifestyle choices—with crafting a personalized experience for Nurture Life’s brand. She has over 18 years experience in business, communications, marketing and event planning, having co-founded the successful event production company Reinventing Events. Katie’s diverse background allows her to effectively combine communication and organization skills to develop, plan and deliver results. Born and raised in the Midwest, Katie attended the University of Illinois at Chicago, specializing in English and Communication. When she’s not spreading her cheer (and eating cookies) at Nurture Life, Katie runs marathons and co-hosts a horror movie podcast with her husband. She has a 3-year-old daughter who has grown up on Nurture Life with another girl on the way!",{"url":216,"__typename":217},"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8ef3d6178ec6e101f703d1ba5de8178701ddb500e9e8527a76c1b02ab246df2d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","Avatar","User","NodeWithAuthorToUserConnectionEdge",{"title":221,"metaDesc":222,"opengraphUrl":126,"opengraphTitle":124,"opengraphDescription":222,"opengraphImage":223,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":224,"opengraphModifiedTime":225,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":226},"How to Plan a Memorable Thanksgiving for Kids | Nurture Life","The countdown to Turkey Day has begun! Get your kids excited for a day of family fun with these creative Thanksgiving ideas for kids.",{"sourceUrl":168,"__typename":135},"2020-11-11T10:33:19+00:00","2024-06-17T18:13:50+00:00","PostTypeSEO",1751870887235]