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When children work on art projects related to Thanksgiving Day, they receive several benefits. Not only do they have the opportunity to create, kids also learn about the history of Thanksgiving and can say thanks for the people and things around them. There is no need for elaborate crafts or expensive supplies. These Thanksgiving art projects from Karen Perkins at Celebrations.com start with basic items most little artists probably already have in their supply kit.
Thanksgiving Greeting Cards
You send cards for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and maybe Easter. Why not Thanksgiving, too? It is the perfect opportunity for kids to tell a grandparent, older relative or special friend they are thankful for them.
Be crafty on Halloween! Bring out your inner Dr. Frankenstein by baking a batch of Monster Cookies or crafting creepy Halloween cards for your friends and family. Jeanne Benedict of 
Do your children love stickers? I remember when I was a kid, a favorite activity was collecting, organizing, and trading stickers with my friends. There were googly eyed ones, scratch-n-sniff, puffy, and regular ones too. It was such a fun hobby. Stickers are always fun and during the summer when school is out and you are looking for ways to keep the kids busy a great idea is to invite over your kid’s friends who also love stickers for an afternoon of fun. For school-aged children, this should be easy on you too.
If you are looking for some easy party fun that is budget-friendly and creative this spring or summer, look no further than a box of sidewalk chalk. When each guest arrives, provide him or her with several chalk sticks tied together with a ribbon. The party activities can take place around the chalk. For games and activities using this magic stuff, check out these ideas:
A fun craft to make this spring, particularly on May Day, is a 
