{"id":6134,"date":"2020-10-27T15:18:24","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T21:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/?p=6134"},"modified":"2022-08-12T15:23:07","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T21:23:07","slug":"gratitude-crafts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/gratitude-crafts\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Gratitude Crafts and Activities for Thanksgiving!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div>\n[et_social_share_custom]\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:30px\"><\/div>\n<p>This year, have the best family Thanksgiving yet with our creative ideas to make your time together even more special. You don\u2019t need to leave home to create memories everyone will be thankful for.<\/p>\n<h2>7 Gratitude Crafts, Activities and Traditions to Start This Thanksgiving<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Teach the Kids About Gratitude<\/h3>\n<p><em>About 20 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Teach-the-Kids-About-Gratitude_600x400.jpg\" alt=\"7 Gratitude Crafts and Activities for Thanksgiving!\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Teach-the-Kids-About-Gratitude_600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Teach-the-Kids-About-Gratitude_600x400-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Materials Needed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Great Wolf Lodge<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Gratitude-Template.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Character Template<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Great Wolf Lodge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fill-in-the-blank-Template.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fill-in-the-Blank Template<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Pen\/Pencil\/Crayons\/Markers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thankfulness is an important concept for kids to learn but can be difficult for them to understand. Because it\u2019s especially relevant around the Thanksgiving Holiday, we&#8217;re kicking things off with a kids&#8217; gratitude game. Here are a couple printable activities to help you teach children what it means to have gratitude.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Activity for Younger Kids:<\/strong> Print out your Great Wolf Lodge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Gratitude-Template.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">character template<\/a>. Ask the kids to fill it in with a message or drawing depicting what they are most thankful for.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Activity for Older Kids:<\/strong> Print out your Great Wolf Lodge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fill-in-the-blank-Template.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fill-in-the-blank template<\/a>\u00a0and have your child fill it out. This exercise can be funny, but don&#8217;t be afraid to get a little sentimental. This might even be a fun way for the kids to thank you for all the sacrifices made during this very difficult year!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip from our pack:<\/strong> Read the printouts aloud at the Thanksgiving table or wherever everyone is gathered.<\/p>\n<h3>2. I Am Thankful Paper Chain<\/h3>\n<p><em>About 10 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Unknown-4.jpeg\" alt=\"7 Gratitude Crafts and Activities for Thanksgiving!\" width=\"498\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Unknown-4.jpeg 1934w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Unknown-4-450x300.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Unknown-4-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Unknown-4-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Unknown-4-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Materials Needed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Jar<\/li>\n<li>Marker<\/li>\n<li>Fall-Colored Paper<\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Give thanks this month with a meaningful gratitude craft. It\u2019s a simple idea that\u2019s sure to become a favorite new family tradition. Place the cut strips of paper in a large box or &#8220;gratitude jar&#8221; in a common area of your house. Everyday, encourage the kids to fill out a slip about what they are thankful for and staple the slips together to create a paper chain. It&#8217;s a great way to teach gratitude. By Thanksgiving, you should have an entire collection detailing what your family is grateful for!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/TEMPLATE_SOCIAL_PaperChain3_BlogwPaw.jpg\" alt=\"7 Gratitude Crafts and Activities for Thanksgiving!\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/TEMPLATE_SOCIAL_PaperChain3_BlogwPaw.jpg 833w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/TEMPLATE_SOCIAL_PaperChain3_BlogwPaw-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/TEMPLATE_SOCIAL_PaperChain3_BlogwPaw-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>3. Pin the Beak on the Turkey<\/h3>\n<p><em>About 30 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/0895.jpg\" alt=\"7 Gratitude Crafts and Activities for Thanksgiving!\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/0895.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/0895-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Materials Needed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>White Foam Board<\/li>\n<li>Brown, Red Yellow and Orange Construction Paper<\/li>\n<li>6 Leaf Garlands<\/li>\n<li>Large Googly Eyes<\/li>\n<li>Lots of Glue for your Glue Gun<\/li>\n<li>Packaging Tape<\/li>\n<li>Great Wolf Lodge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Turkey-Printable-Template.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Turkey Template<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Great Wolf Lodge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/letter-template.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Letter Template<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cPin the tail on the donkey\u201d gets a Thanksgiving twist! The turkey craft is easy to make and fun for the kids to play while they\u2019re waiting for the big feast.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Use the Great Wolf Lodge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Turkey-Printable-Template.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">turkey template<\/a> to print out the pieces of your turkey onto the colored construction paper.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6328\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/0529.jpg\" alt=\"7 Gratitude Crafts and Activities for Thanksgiving!\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/0529.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/0529-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Glue on the google eyes and snood. Take apart the leaves from your garland and arrange them around the turkey.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/0509.jpg\" alt=\"7 Gratitude Crafts and Activities for Thanksgiving!\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/0509.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/0509-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Add the beak using tape so that you can remove for the game later. You can use a triangle beak made out of paper for a placeholder.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/0492.jpg\" alt=\"7 Gratitude Crafts and Activities for Thanksgiving!\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/0492.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/0492-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Cut out letters using the Great Wolf Lodge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/letter-template.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">letter template<\/a>. Glue to the foam board.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6327\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/0517.jpg\" alt=\"7 Gratitude Crafts and Activities for Thanksgiving!\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/0517.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/0517-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Attach your foam board to the wall and let the family know it&#8217;s time to play!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/0455.jpg\" alt=\"7 Gratitude Crafts and Activities for Thanksgiving!\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/0455.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/0455-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4. How to Set the Table<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-compress-image-38.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-compress-image-38.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-compress-image-38-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s always tricky remembering how to set the table for a formal meal! Show the kids where all of the items go so they can help set the Thanksgiving table. Use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/set-the-table-diagram.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">table setting template<\/a> to get started with this activity. You can also let everyone know where they&#8217;re sitting by using our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/placecards.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">place cards.<\/a> Check out our video below for the full tutorial.<\/p>\n<a id=\"69d24c6ad76a8\" rel=\"wp-video-lightbox noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2Xme4d8nu5s&#038;width=500&#038;height=333\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-compress-image-39.jpg\" class=\"video_lightbox_anchor_image\" alt=\"how to set the table video\" \/><\/a>    <script>\r\n    \/* <![CDATA[ *\/\r\n    jQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n        $(function(){\r\n            var width = $(window).innerWidth();\r\n            var setwidth = parseFloat(500);\r\n            var ratio = parseFloat(0.666);\r\n            var height = parseFloat(333);\r\n            var link = 'https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2Xme4d8nu5s&amp;width=500&amp;height=333';\r\n            if(width < setwidth)\r\n            {\r\n                height = Math.floor(width * 0.666);\r\n                \/\/console.log(\"device width \"+width+\", set width \"+500+\", ratio \"+0.666+\", new height \"+ height);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('width', link, width);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('height', new_url, height);\r\n                $(\"a#69d24c6ad76a8\").attr('href', new_url);\r\n                \/\/console.log(new_url);\r\n            }\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n    \/* ]]> *\/\r\n    <\/script><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2Xme4d8nu5s\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-3d\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#2D89EF;border-color:#246ec0;border-radius:8px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 22px;font-size:17px;line-height:34px;border-color:#6cadf4;border-radius:8px;text-shadow:none\"> Click here to check out the video!<\/span><\/a>\n<h3>5. Turkey Cheese Ball<\/h3>\n<p><em>About 45 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5670.jpg\" alt=\"7 Gratitude Crafts and Activities for Thanksgiving!\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5670.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5670-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cheese Ball Ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>16 Oz Package Cream Cheese<\/li>\n<li>2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese<\/li>\n<li>2 Chopped Green Onions<\/li>\n<li>1 Tsp. Worcester Sauce<\/li>\n<li>1 Tsp. Hot Pepper Sauce<\/li>\n<li>1 Tsp. Dried Parsley Flakes<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 Tsp. Garlic Powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 Tsp. Dried Oregano<\/li>\n<li>1 Pinch Ground Black Pepper<\/li>\n<li>2\/3 Cup Chopped Pecans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ingredients for Turkey Feathers and Head:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 Bell Peppers (use mix of red, orange, and yellow for a colorful tail effect)<\/li>\n<li>Pretzel Sticks<\/li>\n<li>Round Crackers<\/li>\n<li>Flattened Beef Jerky<\/li>\n<li>Candy Eyeballs<\/li>\n<li>Candy Corn (for beak)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here\u2019s a cheese ball to be thankful for! This cheese ball turkey is as fun to make as it is to eat. Gobble! Gobble!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Wait until your cream cheese has softened and mix together with the shredded cheddar cheese. You can do this by hand or by using a food processor. Throw in your Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, parsley, green onion, garlic powder, oregano and pepper. Use your hands to mold the mixture into a ball.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5622-1.jpg\" alt=\"7 Gratitude Crafts and Activities for Thanksgiving!\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5622-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5622-1-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Roll and cover mixture in chopped pecans. Make sure you coat on all sides.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6307\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5630.jpg\" alt=\"7 Gratitude Crafts and Activities for Thanksgiving!\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5630.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5630-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Cut thin slices from peppers to use for the turkey tail. Position your slices into the back 1\/3 of the cheeseball. Mix up your slices to create a more colorful array. Add pretzel sticks in front of the peppers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5641.jpg\" alt=\"7 Gratitude Crafts and Activities for Thanksgiving!\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5641.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5641-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> For the turkey head, find a piece of flattened beef jerky. Choose an end that\u2019s a little wavy if you want to give your turkey a \u201cwattle\u201d effect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Using some of the cheese ball mixture as \u201cglue,\u201d attach two eyeballs to the top of the beef jerky. Use one candy corn, turned upside down to make the beak.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Line the edge of the cheese ball with an array of round crackers to create the turkey\u2019s nest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7:\u00a0<\/strong>Cover the cheeseball in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for an hour for it to become firm. Remove about 20 minutes before serving so that it has time to soften up. Serve on a plate with crackers, pretzels, veggie sticks, or anything else you think might taste good!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip from our pack: <\/strong>If you have nut allergies, you can substitute breadcrumbs or crumbled crackers.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Leaf Clay Dishes<\/h3>\n<p><em>About an hour<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GWL_leaf_Blog_Final.jpg\" alt=\"7 Gratitude Crafts and Activities for Thanksgiving!\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GWL_leaf_Blog_Final.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GWL_leaf_Blog_Final-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Materials Needed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Air Dry Clay<\/li>\n<li>Your Favorite Leaves<\/li>\n<li>Acrylic Paint<\/li>\n<li>Sealer<\/li>\n<li>Knife<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fall is the best time for crafts with fallen leaves. We love these clay dishes that are simple to make and can be used to decorate for the season. Check out the steps below to complete one of our favorite crafts for kids.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Collect your\u00a0 favorite leaves.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Roll out your clay and stamp your leaf onto the mold. Press firmly to make sure all details on the leaf are imprinted onto the clay.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GWL_leaf_Blog_start_1.jpg\" alt=\"7 Gratitude Crafts and Activities for Thanksgiving!\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GWL_leaf_Blog_start_1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GWL_leaf_Blog_start_1-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Adults only! Remove the leaf from the clay and cut around the outline using a knife.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GWL_Leaf_Blog_Start.jpg\" alt=\"7 Gratitude Crafts and Activities for Thanksgiving!\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GWL_Leaf_Blog_Start.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GWL_Leaf_Blog_Start-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Remove all excess clay from your mold. Gently fold up the edges of your outline. There is no specific pattern required, just make sure to leave a little bit of space between rolls. Dip a sponge in a bit of water and use it to smooth out portions of the clay.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Place on a cookie drying rack and let dry for 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Once the clay is hardened, you can begin to paint. Seal with paint sealer or mod podge gloss. Let dry and enjoy your decorations all season long!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip from our pack:<\/strong> Try several leaf shapes so you can make dishes from your favorites.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Beaded Thanksgiving Corn<\/h3>\n<p><em>About 20 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6292\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GWL_Pony-Bead-Corn_Blog_600x400.gif\" alt=\"7 Gratitude Crafts and Activities for Thanksgiving!\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Materials Needed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pony Beads in Fall Colors<\/li>\n<li>Tan Pipe Cleaners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This corn isn\u2019t tasty, but it sure is colorful and cute! Not to mention it\u2019s really fast and easy to make!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Take 2 pipe cleaners and make an &#8220;X.&#8221; Twist them around each other in the middle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Take 2 other pipe cleaners and wrap them around the other 2 in the same way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> String your beads onto beach pipe cleaner, leaving a couple inches at each end.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Bring all your ends together. Take one of the pipe-ends and wrap it around all the others. Repeat with another pipe end if you don&#8217;t feel it is secure enough and enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip from our pack:<\/strong> Put your beads in a bowl to keep them from going everywhere.<\/p>\n<p>________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>We hope you enjoyed our list of gratitude crafts and activities. You can always count on Great Wolf Lodge for some great ideas during the holiday season! These crafts for kids are sure to make for the very best experience this Thanksgiving. You can also check out our blog for more ideas on how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">have fun at home<\/a> with the family.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to celebrate with us at the lodge, either. You can even enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with Wiley and the gang! Be sure to read our Paw Pledge before your stay. There, you\u2019ll find important information on how we\u2019ve committed to keeping your family safe while you play!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_social_share_custom] This year, have the best family Thanksgiving yet with our creative ideas to make your time together even more special. You don\u2019t need to leave home to create memories everyone will be thankful for. 7 Gratitude Crafts, Activities and Traditions to Start This Thanksgiving 1. 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