Each day in November, have your children think of something they are thankful for, write it on a leaf and hang it on their tree.
Kid’s Craft: Tin Can Thankful Trees
If you are looking for a fun Thanksgiving craft that gets your kids talking and thinking about what they are thankful for this season, then these easy tin can thankful trees are the answer. You probably already have most of the materials on hand, and they are easy to put together and personalize. Each day in November, have your children think of something they are thankful for, write it on a leaf and hang it on their tree. On Thanksgiving Day, you can take a moment to reflect on all the things written on the leaves. These little trees can be reused year after year, or you can start a tradition by creating new ones each November.
Materials Needed:
- Tin can
- Small branch
- Floral foam
- Construction paper
- Yarn or string
- Hole punch
- Beans or lentils
- Washi tape, ribbon or burlap (optional)
Directions:
Place the floral foam inside a clean tin can. If you are using a large piece of foam, you may need to cut it to size with a serrated knife. Insert a small branch in the foam so that it is secure. Fill the space around the foam and the top with either dried beans or lentils. You can decorate the tin can with washi tape, a piece of burlap or just a simple ribbon. Cut some leaves out of construction paper and punch a hole in each one. Every day, your children can write something they are thankful for on a leaf and hang it on the tree with a piece of yarn or string.
Megan Kapple is a blogger from Kansas City, MO, where she lives with her husband and three young daughters. She loves anything DIY and crafty and blogs about her adventures at www.HomemadeGinger.com.