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Paper · Thanksgiving · Preschoolers

Thankful tree

A paper tree on the wall where everyone adds a leaf with something they're thankful for, all November long.

Thankful tree
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time30 minutes, plus a leaf a day
Cost$0 to $5

What you'll need

Materials

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Tear the trunk
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    Tear the trunk

    Cut the bag open flat. Twist and scrunch it into a long trunk with a few branches.

  2. Step 2: Tape it to the wall
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    Tape it to the wall

    Tape the trunk to a wall or door with painter's tape. It won't peel the paint.

  3. Step 3: Trace the leaves
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    Trace the leaves

    Trace leaf shapes on colored paper. Your child cuts them out.

  4. Step 4: Ask the question
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    Ask the question

    Ask, "What makes you happy?" Write their answer on a leaf. Let them draw a picture too.

  5. Step 5: Hang the leaf
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    Hang the leaf

    Tape the leaf to a branch. Add a new one each day until Thanksgiving.

Edie's tip

Keep a stack of cut leaves and a pen nearby so guests can add one too.

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