5 MORE T-Day Kids Activities

DAAAAAD I'M BOOOOORRRED! Sound familiar?

Here are five great things to do for the kids on Thanksgiving that even I can pull off. The best part is they're all inexpensive.

Remember - the kids will only be as enthused as you are. Make it fun! Emphasize teamwork, keep it positive, etc.

siue campus recreation, flickr
siue campus recreation, flickr
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Capture the Turkey Flag
For active personalities. Use turkey cutouts/pictures/trays instead of flags. Take it up a notch: add water balloons. Take it up another notch: loser does the dishes.
kidsactivitiesblog.com
kidsactivitiesblog.com
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60 Easy Printables
For the youngin's, or ambitious old'ins.
cafemom.com
cafemom.com
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Cook!
Here's an easy dessert they can make: Oreo Flower Pots.
balloon rocket - kidsactivitiesblog.com
balloon rocket - kidsactivitiesblog.com
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Balloon Rocket
Competitive? Make it a distance contest with multiple strings.
Cooperative? Make it a team sport. "If you can get it past this mark without arguing, you all get to eat one dessert before dinner!"
national geographic
national geographic
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Thanksgiving Placemats
The perfect way for kids to prep for the big meal, and everyone gets to enjoy their artwork.

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