Free Printable Thanksgiving Coloring Pages
Thanksgiving is a time for family, and our free printable Thanksgiving coloring pages are a fun way to celebrate together.
These five coloring sheets come with a sweet story about animal friends gathering for a special feast, teaching kids about gratitude and friendship.
These free Thanksgiving printables are a great way for us to enjoy some creative time while sharing the joy of the season.
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Thanksgiving coloring sheets
This Thanksgiving coloring storybook is free to print for personal use only. Simply scroll to the bottom of the post and add your email address to receive the PDF file.
These five coloring pages are perfect for the whole family, making it easy for everyone to join in the fun.
Our printable story, Thanksgiving in the Forest: A Gathering of Friends, tells the tale of animal friends who gather in the woods for a special feast.
Meet Turkey, Bear, Cat, and Owl, each dressed in their finest Thanksgiving attire and bringing their favorite dishes to share.
The bear wears traditional Native American clothing, while the cat sports a pilgrim hat, celebrating the original feast shared by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people.
After their meal, the friends take a stroll through the woods, admiring the vibrant fall foliage and giving thanks for the beauty around them.
As they return to their gathering spot, they realize that Thanksgiving is about more than just food; it’s about appreciating all the blessings in their lives.
They spend the evening by the fire, sharing stories and laughter, feeling a deep sense of gratitude in their hearts.
The characters include Turkey, Bear, Cat, and Owl, who all dress up in their finest Thanksgiving clothes and bring their favorite dishes to share.
The bears are wearing Indian attire, and the cat is wearing a pilgrim hat, in celebration of the original feast. With the pilgrims and the people of the Wampanoag tribe.
After the meal, the friends take a walk in the woods. Where they admire the fall foliage and give thanks for the beauty around them.
As they return to the clearing where they ate. They realize that Thanksgiving is not just about the food, but about being grateful for all the blessings in their lives.
They spend the rest of the evening by the fire, sharing stories and laughter and feeling a deep sense of gratitude in their hearts.
Enjoy our free History of Thanksgiving coloring pages too!
What does the Thanksgiving story teach kids?
The Thanksgiving story offers important lessons centered around gratitude, cooperation, understanding, and empathy.
At its core, it emphasizes the value of being thankful for our blessings, such as food, shelter, family, and friends, as illustrated by the story of the Pilgrims and Native Americans sharing a feast after a successful harvest.
This narrative also provides a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to different cultures, highlighting the importance of respecting one another and understanding diverse perspectives.
The cooperation between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe showcases how harmony can exist among different groups.
Children can learn that when people work together and contribute, everyone benefits, reinforcing the idea that collaboration fosters a sense of community and ensures no one goes without.
The act of sharing a meal reflects the generosity and compassion that can arise from abundance, teaching kids that giving to others. Whether through gifts or acts of kindness, creates joy and connection.
Finally, the Thanksgiving story introduces children to a historical event that has significantly shaped American culture. This helps them appreciate the roots of this important holiday.
Explore our favorite gratitude journal prompts for kids to inspire reflection and appreciation!
Thanksgiving activity worksheets
Explore a variety of engaging Thanksgiving homeschool activities:
- Get creative and express your artistic side with our free Thanksgiving bookmarks to color.
- Younger kids will enjoy our free Thanksgiving color by number printables.
- Immerse kids of all ages in the autumnal spirit with a captivating Thanksgiving story to read aloud celebrating the holiday.
- Enjoy family fun with a Thanksgiving scavenger hunt featuring 12 rhyming clues that lead to exciting discoveries.
- Test your wits with our Thanksgiving scattergories game, perfect for a lively game night.
- Encourage kids to share their thankfulness by personalizing and coloring our free printable Thanksgiving cards.
- Have fun counting down to the turkey with our free Thanksgiving countdown printable.
- Transform your dining table with a fun turkey tablecloth or an eye-catching giant poster.
- Share laughs with Gobble Gobble Mad Libs, a Thanksgiving-themed twist on a classic word game.
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Last Updated on 15 April 2025 by Clare Brown