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Cooking Together

Cooking together, whether it’s making simple snacks or preparing dishes for the Thanksgiving feast, is a fantastic way to build a variety of skills. Tasks like stirring, kneading, and chopping (with safe, age-appropriate tools) strengthen fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Following recipes encourages focus, listening, and sequencing—all essential for following directions—and creates space for kids to learn about patience as they wait for their tasty creations to bake!

Puppet Storytelling

Get imaginative with puppet storytelling! You can create simple puppets with paper bags or even old socks. As kids narrate their stories or reenact Thanksgiving traditions, they build language skills, expand vocabulary, and strengthen social-emotional learning by expressing characters’ feelings and interactions. Puppet play encourages creativity and helps children practice conversation skills in a relaxed, playful setting.

Turkey Crafts

Nothing says Thanksgiving like a turkey craft! Try making turkeys out of handprints or using construction paper for feathers. These crafts help children develop fine motor control through cutting, gluing, and coloring while working on their ability to focus on a task. Plus, the sense of accomplishment they feel when they finish adds a boost to self-confidence. So, dive into these fall activities—they’re a fun way to foster developmental skills at home!