Among the things I am thankful for this Thanksgiving is the extra time I get with my kids this week. The only problem is that means several more hours indoors and the need to find some more fun projects to pass the time. We’ve done the hand turkeys (there are only so many times you can trace your hand and color some feathers), and I’d like my iPhone back, you know, in case I might actually want to place or receive a phone call.
We made up this fun and creative craft that can also turn into a party game at your family gathering. Here’s how to get started on your Sunflowers of Thankfulness.
Materials:
- paper plate
- markers
- construction paper
- scissors
- double sided tape, or Scotch tape rolled into loops
- hole punch
- yarn or ribbon
Draw a large petal shape on your construction paper. If you are planning on using this game with guests, cut out a petal for each guest.
Cut the petals out with scissors. Place a piece or loop of tape on the back of each petal. Draw a circle with a brown marker in the center of your paper plate, to act as the center of your flower.
On each petal, have your child assist in coming up with things he/she is thankful for.
Affix petal to plate with tape, and continue until flower is full of petals. In the alternative, have each of your guests write something they are thankful for on a petal as they enter for Thanksgiving dinner, and then affix it to the plate.
When the flower is completed, punch a hole in the top of the plate and run a ribbon through it. Hang your Sunflower of Thankfulness for all to see the blessings to give thanks for this year!
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