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Thanksgiving · ABOUT 20 MINUTES · AGES 3–6 WITH HELP

Thankful paper tree

Make a fall paper tree covered with leaves showing people and things your family appreciates.

Illustrated example of a finished Thankful paper tree
Here's what you're making. Original concept illustration of a possible finished project, not a photograph. Your child's handmade craft may look different.

✓ Finished-project concept✓ Supply checklist✓ Four clear steps✓ Adult supervision

Make it together

  1. Draw a simple tree trunk and branches on brown paper, then ask a grown-up to cut them out.
  2. Glue the trunk to your background paper.
  3. Draw or write something you appreciate on each large autumn leaf cut from colored paper.
  4. Glue the leaves to the branches. Share the family stories behind your choices.

Learn while you create

Younger children can draw pictures instead of writing. Try a new leaf every November day.

Safety note: An adult prepares scissors and paper pieces; use large leaves rather than tiny decorations.

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