Bring Thanksgiving history to life with these engaging pilgrim crafts that teach children about America's early settlers!
These 30 pilgrim craft projects combine hands-on creativity with educational content to help kids learn about the first Thanksgiving and colonial life.
30 Pilgrim Crafts for Kids
Explore American history through creative crafting with these pilgrim-themed projects!
From Mayflower ships to pilgrim hats, each craft helps children connect with Thanksgiving traditions while developing fine motor skills and historical understanding.
1. Pilgrim Turkey Thanksgiving Craft for Kids
Design pilgrim-themed turkeys that teach about Thanksgiving history and traditions! Find the full tutorial on The Best Vinyl Cutters.
2. Paper Bag Pilgrim Boy Craft
Create charming pilgrim boy characters using brown paper bags and simple decorating materials! Find the full tutorial on The Best Vinyl Cutters.
3. Paper Bag Pilgrim Girl Craft
Make adorable pilgrim girl figures using paper bags and traditional colonial costume details! Find the full tutorial on The Best Vinyl Cutters.
4. Paper Bag Native Girl Craft
Design respectful Native American girl characters using paper bags and cultural elements! Find the full tutorial on The Best Vinyl Cutters.
5. Paper Bag Native Boy Craft
Create Native American boy figures using paper bags and traditional decorative elements! Find the full tutorial on The Best Vinyl Cutters.
6. Toilet Paper Roll Pilgrim Girl Craft
Transform toilet paper rolls into pilgrim girl figures with bonnets and aprons! Find the full tutorial on The Best Vinyl Cutters.
7. Toilet Paper Roll Pilgrim Boy Craft
Make pilgrim boy characters using toilet paper rolls and colonial-style clothing details! Find the full tutorial on The Best Vinyl Cutters.
8. Mayflower Thanksgiving Craft with Pilgrim People
Build the famous Mayflower ship complete with pilgrim passengers for historical storytelling! Find the full tutorial on Easy Crafts for Kids.
9. Pilgrim Crafts for Preschoolers
Discover multiple pilgrim craft ideas specifically designed for preschool-aged children! Find the full tutorial on The Primary Parade.
10. Pilgrim Kids Craft
Create simple pilgrim characters using basic materials perfect for elementary school projects! Find the full tutorial on In the Bag Kids Crafts.
11. Thanksgiving Napkin Rings
Make pilgrim-themed napkin rings that add historical charm to Thanksgiving table settings! Find the full tutorial on Crafts by Amanda.
12. Cereal Box Mayflower
Transform empty cereal boxes into impressive Mayflower ships for educational play! Find the full tutorial on Crafts by Amanda.
13. Cardboard Tube Pilgrims Indians Craft
Create both pilgrim and Native American figures using cardboard tubes and creative decorating! Find the full tutorial on Crafts by Amanda.
14. Styrofoam Cup Pilgrim Hat Kid Craft
Transform styrofoam cups into classic pilgrim hats for Thanksgiving dress-up activities! Find the full tutorial on I Heart Crafty Things.
15. Moving Mayflower Craft For Kids
Kids will have loads of fun wiggling the popsicle stick handle to make their Mayflower ship sail along the ocean waves! Find the full tutorial on Kids Craft Room.
16. Handprint Pilgrim Craft
Create pilgrim characters using children's handprints for meaningful historical keepsakes! Find the full tutorial on Simple Everyday Mom.
17. Clay Pot Pilgrim Craft
Transform clay pots into charming pilgrim figures for Thanksgiving decorating! Find the full tutorial on Big Family Blessings.
18. Thanksgiving Craft Pilgrim Native American Clay Pots
Create both pilgrim and Native American figures using clay pots and cultural decorations! Find the full tutorial on Coupons Are Great.
19. Pilgrim Hat Crayon Cups
Make functional pilgrim hat cups perfect for holding crayons and art supplies! Find the full tutorial on Let's DIY It All.
20. How to Make Toilet Paper Roll Pilgrims
Create detailed pilgrim figures using toilet paper rolls and simple crafting materials! Find the full tutorial on Easy Crafts for Kids.
21. Footprint Cornucopia and Pilgrims Kids Crafts
Combine footprint art with pilgrim themes for unique Thanksgiving keepsake crafts! Find the full tutorial on Crafty Morning.
22. Thanksgiving Kids Craft
Explore various pilgrim-themed activities perfect for Thanksgiving classroom projects! Find the full tutorial on The Inspiration Edit.
23. Mayflower Pirate Ship
Adapt pirate ship instructions to create an educational Mayflower craft project! Find the full tutorial on First Palette.
24. Pilgrim Treat Boxes
Design pilgrim-themed treat boxes perfect for Thanksgiving parties and gift-giving! Find the full tutorial on A Pumpkin and a Princess.
25. Thanksgiving Pilgrim Crafts
Discover multiple pilgrim craft ideas in one comprehensive holiday crafting collection! Find the full tutorial on This Grandma is Fun.
26. Thanksgiving Finger Puppets
Create pilgrim finger puppets for interactive storytelling and historical reenactment! Find the full tutorial on Fun Family Crafts.
27. Pilgrim Photo Craft
Make pilgrim-themed photo crafts that preserve family memories with historical themes! Find the full tutorial on Simple Everyday Mom.
28. Thanksgiving Corner Bookmarks
Design pilgrim-themed corner bookmarks perfect for Thanksgiving reading activities! Find the full tutorial on Printables Fairy.
29. Cute Build a Pilgrim Crafts Thanksgiving Cut and Paste Activity
Create educational cut-and-paste activities featuring pilgrim characters and historical elements! Find the full tutorial on Nurtured Neurons.
30. Pilgrim Hat Template Printables
Access free printable pilgrim hat templates for various Thanksgiving crafting projects! Find the full tutorial on Press Print Party.
Final Thoughts on Pilgrim Crafts for Kids
These 30 pilgrim crafts prove that learning about American history can be both educational and entertaining!
From Mayflower ships to pilgrim hats, each project helps children connect with Thanksgiving traditions while developing creativity and understanding of our nation's early colonial period.
Ready for more Thanksgiving educational activities? Check out these popular posts:
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Explore our Thanksgiving crafts collection for even more projects that combine history lessons with hands-on creativity throughout the school year!
