Thanksgiving Craft for Kids: A Gratitude Tree
Submitted by NTKids on November 15, 2022 5:08 am2 Comments
Thanksgiving Craft for Kids: A Gratitude Tree
A gratitude tree is the perfect way to express what you are thankful for. Have the kids help by cutting out the leaves. You can either use a picture of a tree like shown below or use some branches and make a small tree with them.
How to make the Gratitude Tree:
- Start with a piece of poster board. Draw a tree outline on the poster board, let your kids color it.
- You can use construction paper to cut out the leaves or have the kids color leaves you cut out with plain paper.
- Use the attached leaf templates to make the leaves. Just click on the image to open a new file and save the image for printing. I chose to use oak leaves for my tree but mix them up, the template also has a maple leaf and an elm leaf! This is a special tree, you can use all different types of leaves.
- Use a black marker to write who or what you are grateful for on the leaf.
- Attach the leaf with double stick tape or a glue stick.
- Have fun! Use the opportunity to talk to your kids about how important gratitude is year round.
- Hang the tree somewhere in your home where everyone can see it daily.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
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