Thanksgiving Coloring Pages
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 26, 2023
Free Printable Thanksgiving Coloring Pages
November can be a busy time in the elementary classroom. With assessments to complete and projects to finish before Thanksgiving break, things can start to feel a bit chaotic. To help save your sanity, I am here today to share some free printable Thanksgiving coloring pages and activities to help keep the kiddos busy so you can focus on tackling your classroom to do list.
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What are the benefits of using coloring pages in the elementary classroom?
Integrating coloring pages into the elementary classroom provides a multitude of valuable benefits that extend beyond just being a fun and creative activity. One of the primary advantages is that coloring pages offer students a relaxing and enjoyable means of self-expression. This creative outlet allows them to choose colors, experiment with various shading techniques, and personalize their artwork, making them more invested in the task.
Moreover, coloring pages promote the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. As students carefully hold and control coloring tools while staying within the lines, they are enhancing their dexterity, which can have a positive impact on their handwriting and other practical skills.
Coloring pages also play a role in enhancing focus and patience. In a world full of distractions, sitting down to work on a coloring page requires children to concentrate on the task at hand. It encourages them to follow through with an activity, even if it takes some time to complete, instilling patience as they carefully fill in each section with the chosen colors. These skills are invaluable for their academic and personal growth.
Looking for more information on coloring activities for the classroom? Check out this post.
Thanksgiving Coloring Pages
On the hunt for some free printable Thanksgiving coloring pages? This FREE resource comes with 7 different coloring pages guaranteed to keep your elementary learners engaged during the days leading up to Thanksgiving break.
Click on the image or button below to download some free printable Thanksgiving coloring pages that you can use in your classroom!
Interested in more ways to incorporate holiday coloring pages into your classroom curriculum? You may be interested in our Veterans Day Coloring Pages!
Fall Coloring Pages
Looking for more free printable Thanksgiving coloring pages? This FREE resource comes with 9 different fall coloring pages that you can download and print right away.
Grab a copy of these fun fall coloring pages for FREE by clicking on the image or button below!
I SPY – Find, Count, and COlor
I Spy was one of my favorite games when I was younger, and I couldn’t resist putting together a fun Thanksgiving version to use in the classroom. This fun I Spy activity asks students to hunt for a variety of Thanksgiving images. Students record the number of each image they find, and color the included template when they are done.
This activity is part of my complete Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension and Activity Packet – Click on the image or button below to grab a copy of this fun activity to use with your learners this Thanksgiving!
While coloring pages can be fun, sometimes we need to set our students up with something a bit more rigorous. This Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension and Activity Packet is just that – it comes with 25 pages of Thanksgiving themed reading passages, comprehension questions, word search, Thanksgiving riddles, and more. The best part? It requires zero prep – simply print and pass out to students!
For more fun Thanksgiving activities, be sure to check out our Thanksgiving STEM Challenges and Thanksgiving Writing Prompts!
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