About the thanksgiving activity wheel
November goes quickly, and Thanksgiving week even faster. Spin for an activity that brings everyone together, from tracing hand turkeys and building a gratitude tree to a family walk after dinner. Every idea works at home, and most work in the classroom too.
Ways to use it
- One classroom activity a day in the run-up to Thanksgiving.
- Keep kids busy while the turkey is in the oven.
- Plan a Friendsgiving or family get-together.
What’s on this wheel (16)
- Make a gratitude tree
- Trace hand turkeys
- Write a thank-you note
- Watch the parade
- Go for a family walk or turkey trot
- Play backyard football
- Bake a pie together
- Make a paper-plate turkey
- Play Thanksgiving charades
- Do a pie taste test
- Decorate place cards
- Play the A to Z thankful game
- Make a cornucopia collage
- Collect food for a food bank
- Jump in a leaf pile
- Start a gratitude jar
Frequently asked questions
When is Thanksgiving in 2026?
In the United States, Thanksgiving is on the fourth Thursday of November: Thursday, November 26, 2026. Canadian Thanksgiving is on the second Monday of October.
What is the A to Z thankful game?
Go around the group and name something you are thankful for that starts with each letter of the alphabet: A for apples, B for brother, and so on. Anyone who gets stuck can ask the group for help.
Which activities work in the classroom?
Gratitude tree, hand turkeys, thank-you notes, paper-plate turkeys, charades, place cards, the A to Z game, a cornucopia collage, a food drive and a gratitude jar all work well at school. Turn on "Remove winner" to do a different one each day.
Is the wheel really random?
Yes. The winner is chosen by your browser’s random number generator before the wheel starts turning, and every slice has the same chance.
Can I save or share my wheel?
Click "Save" to keep the wheel in My wheels in this browser, or "Share wheel" to copy a link that opens your exact list on any device.