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Thanksgiving collage placemat

A wipeable placemat your preschooler designs for their own seat at the Thanksgiving table.

Thanksgiving collage placemat
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time40 minutes
Cost$3 to $8

What you'll need

Materials

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Write the name
    1

    Write the name

    Write your child's name in big letters across the top of the paper.

  2. Step 2: Cut pictures
    2

    Cut pictures

    Let them cut out food or fall pictures from old magazines and grocery flyers.

  3. Step 3: Glue and decorate
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    Glue and decorate

    Glue the pictures down and add stickers and crayon drawings.

  4. Step 4: Cover the front
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    Cover the front

    Peel the contact paper and lay it over the front. Smooth out bubbles with your hand.

  5. Step 5: Cover the back
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    Cover the back

    Repeat on the back. Trim the edges, leaving a 1/2 in clear border.

Edie's tip

Make one for each guest. Kids love setting the table with their own art.

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