Materials
- Construction paper in fall colors
- Scissors
- Glue
- Cardstock placemat base
How to Make It
- Trace or help trace each child’s hand on different paper colors.
- Cut handprints and arrange them in a wreath shape.
- Add “I Am Thankful For…” in the center.
- Write a short gratitude note for each hand.
Why Kids Enjoy It
They love seeing their own hand shapes repeated in a colorful display.

9. Finger-Painted Pie Slice Placemat
A sweet craft where children fill in a pie slice using finger-paint “dots,” giving the effect of a rustic Thanksgiving pie.