Activities

At MagiMo, we believe in more than just providing products; we aim to make your Thanksgiving feast even more memorable! That’s why our Signature Thanksgiving boxes come stuffed with carefully curated activities, perfect for the whole family. These aren't just fun—they're opportunities to connect, laugh, and bond as you pass the gravy and create memories that will last long after the leftovers are gone! Whether it's crafting a turkey, playing a silly game, or sharing what you're grateful for, these moments will become traditions your family will cherish for years to come!

DIY Thankful Leaf Table Runner

This Thanksgiving, create a table runner that’s as full of gratitude as it is color! Our DIY Thankful Leaf Table Runner turns thankfulness into a beautiful centerpiece for your holiday celebration.

Included in our Thanksgiving Signature Box, this easy DIY brings the whole family together, sharing messages of gratitude on each leaf. Simply add the leaves to the kraft paper runner for a table filled with heart and meaning. 🍂✨

Imagine reading everyone’s “thankful for” messages over dinner—connecting, sharing, and celebrating together. 💛

SUPPLIES:

  • Colorful leaves or colored paper (if you want more leaves)
  • Scissors
  • Glue dots
  • Pen or Sharpie type marker
  • Roll of kraft paper

INSTRUCTIONS

Note: Depending on how long and full you want your table runner to be, you’ll need between 150 and 300 leafs that are roughly four inches in length. We have included 225 leaves, so if you want it super full, you may want to cut some leaves out of colorful paper to add.

1. Have family members write messages and notes onto some of the leaves that share what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving season.

2. Fold the leaves in half, like a hot dog, leaving an inch or more at the top of each leaf where it hasn’t been folded. This gives the leaves dimension so that they don’t just lie flat on the table runner.

3. Attach the leaves to the roll of kraft paper with glue dots, in a haphazard pattern. There is no right or wrong way to do it. You just want to make sure that you attach the leaves in such a way that it covers the kraft paper and looks full.

4. Continue adding leaves until the entire length of the table runner is complete.

5. Now, you’re ready to set the table and add this colorful DIY table runner as a decoration for the turkey feast.

Tip: You can read what everyone is thankful for over dinner, and try to guess who said what, as a fun game to interact with kids, friends, and family.

PLM Sensory Playdough

Celebrate the season of gratitude with our Gobble & Gather Thanksgiving/Harvest Themed Play Dough Jar! This vibrant, festive play dough set invites kids to unleash their creativity as they craft delightful turkeys, hearty Thanksgiving feasts, and bountiful harvest crops.

WHAT'S INSIDE:

  • All-Natural Play Dough: Each kit includes one jar of cinnamon-scented, non-toxic play dough perfect for creating festive scenes. 
  • Thanksgiving/Autumn-Themed Objects: The other half of the jar is filled with an assortment of fun Thanksgiving-themed objects, such as a miniature turkey, autumn leaves, and all the details necessary to build a turkey or a Thanksgiving feast. *Please note, you are purchasing one jar.

BENEFITS OF THE GOBBLE & GATHER JAR: 

  • Encourages Creativity: This kit inspires imaginative play as children mold, shape, and build their very own Thanksgiving creations, supporting fine motor skills and sensory exploration.
  • Encourages collaboration and sharing: Great activity to share amongst kids and see what can be created together.
  • Easy Storage: Everything is conveniently packed in one jar for easy storage, allowing your little ones to enjoy holiday crafting again and again! Perfect for at home or on the go.

Unleash creativity and celebrate the Thanksgiving spirit with theThanksgiving Play Dough Kit. It’s the ultimate treat for young creators! Perfect addition to the kids table on Thanksgiving to keep your littles occupied. 

Coloring Page Placemats

Our Thanksgiving box includes two sets of coloring page placemats for each guest! One set is all about creativity, filled with fun illustrations to color. The other set has classic games and playful prompts to spark conversation and keep everyone entertained—perfect for adding a little extra joy to the holiday table. 🍂🖍️

Additional Activities with supplies easily found at home

Pinecone Turkeys (2 Ways)

Here are two easy and simple ways to create these adorable turkeys at home...

This craft is great for kids of all ages and helps bring a little bit of nature indoors for Thanksgiving!

OPTION 1: PINECONES & FEATHERS

SUPPLIES:

  • Pinecones (collected from outside or store-bought)
  • Feathers (real, craft feathers, or cut from colored paper). Alternately you could use some of the colorful leaves provided in your box!
  • Googly eyes (or draw eyes with a marker)
  • Brown pom-poms or brown construction paper
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Red and orange construction paper or scrap felt in both orange and red – orange for the beak, and red for the waddle

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Prepare the Feathers: Cut feather shapes out of construction paper if you don’t have craft feathers. Or use some of the colorful leaves in your MagiMo box. Use bright colors like red, orange, and yellow to give your turkey a festive look.
  2. Attach the Feathers: Glue the feathers to the back of the pinecone to create a tail. Arrange them in a fan shape so they look like a colorful plume.
  3. Make the Turkey's Face: Glue two googly eyes on the brown Pom-Pom or cut a small circle out of brown construction paper. Cut a small triangle out of orange construction paper and glue below the eyes as the beak, and add a red paper wattle just beside it.
  4. Let It Dry: Allow the turkey to dry completely before handling. You can place your pinecone turkeys on the Thanksgiving table as place cards or just as cute decorations.
  5. Customize Your Turkeys: Kids can add extra details like hats, scarves, or glitter for a personal touch. Have fun creating a whole turkey family!

OPTION 2: PAINTED PINECONES

SUPPLIES:

  • Pinecones (collected from outside or store-bought)
  • Fall colored Paint (Dark Red, Bright Red, Orange, Yellow)
  • Googly eyes (or draw eyes with a marker)
  • Brown pom-poms or brown construction paper
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Paint Brushes
  • Red and orange construction paper or scrap felt in both orange and red – orange for the beak, and red for the waddle

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Paint the Feathers: Start painting the pinecone scales. Start with one color (Example: yellow), then continue with the second color (Ex. Orange) and finally the third color (Ex. Red).

    TIPS: Leave some of the scales natural because the brown color looks great with the red, yellow, and orange colors. When you’re painting the scales you want to make sure you are spreading each color around and not bunching all the reds in one area, etc. you need to try to disperse each color throughout. Also, you will probably find that you need to do 2 coats of paint. after you do the first coat for each color you should then be able to do the second coat almost right away – the paint dries relatively quickly.
  2. Make the Turkey's Face: Glue two googly eyes on the brown Pom-Pom or cut a small circle out of brown construction paper. Cut a small triangle out of orange construction paper and glue below the eyes as the beak, and add a red paper wattle just beside it.
  3. Let It Dry: Allow the turkey to dry completely before handling. You can place your pinecone turkeys on the Thanksgiving table as place cards or just as cute decorations.
  4. Customize Your Turkeys: Kids can add extra details like hats, scarves, or glitter for a personal touch. Have fun creating a whole turkey family!

Handprint Turkey Napkin Rings

These adorable napkin rings double as keepsakes, making the Thanksgiving table extra special and reminding everyone of the fun family moments spent creating together.

SUPPLIES:

  • Red, orange, and yellow construction paper (or any color you’d like to use!)
  • Toilet paper rolls
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Markers
  • Googly eyes (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Make the Handprint Feathers: Trace each child’s hand on the red, orange, and yellow construction paper and cut out the handprints. These will serve as the turkey's colorful feathers.
  2. Create the Turkey Body: Cut a toilet paper roll in half to create the body of the turkey. This will be the napkin ring. Glue googly eyes, or draw eyes with a marker. Cut a small triangle from orange paper for the beak and a squiggly piece from red paper for the wattle, then attach these to the face.
  3. Attach the Feathers to the Body: Glue the handprint feathers to the back of the napkin ring.
  4. Add Final Touches: Decorate the turkey with extra doodles, names, or little hats for extra cuteness.
  5. Use for Your Feast: Slide a napkin through each ring and set them on your Thanksgiving table for a personalized touch that showcases each child’s handprint art!

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