10+ Thanksgiving Color by Number Worksheets (Free Printables)
Thanksgiving Color by Number worksheets are the easy win every parent needs on their radar this fall, whether it’s for a quiet moment at the kids’ table on turkey day or a rainy afternoon the week before.
This bundle gives kids a hands on way to practice number recognition, work on fine motor control with coloring, and end up with a cute turkey, pumpkin, or pilgrim hat picture they’ll want to show grandma. No prep, no mess, just print and hand over a crayon box.
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This set works great for kids roughly ages 4 to 8, since the number-to-color key is simple enough for preschoolers just learning their numbers but still holds the attention of kindergarten and early elementary kids who want a bigger challenge. Each page uses a number code system where kids match numbers 1 through 8 to specific colors, filling in small sections to reveal a Thanksgiving picture.
If you want more Thanksgiving activities to round out your printable stash, our free Thanksgiving printables roundup has plenty of other options to pair with these coloring pages. Looking for something a little more interactive for the older kids at your table? Check out our Thanksgiving scavenger hunt printable or the Thanksgiving conversation cards for a nice mix of quiet and active play during the holiday.
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🌟 What Is Included in This Thanksgiving Color by Number Pack
Here’s exactly what you’ll find inside the PDF once you download it:
10+ individual color by number pages featuring turkeys, pumpkins, pilgrim hats, corn, and other classic Thanksgiving images
A simple number-to-color key at the top of each page so kids know exactly which crayon to grab for numbers 1 through 8
Varying difficulty levels, some pages have larger color blocks for younger kids and others have smaller detailed sections for kids who want more of a challenge
Clean black and white line art that’s easy to print and easy on your ink cartridge
A mix of simple images and slightly busier scenes so you can hand out different pages depending on each kid’s age and attention span
🎉 How to Use These Thanksgiving Color by Number Sheets
Print out the pages you want to use, either all 10+ at once or just a few to start, depending on how many kids you’re keeping busy
Grab a basic box of crayons, colored pencils, or markers, numbers 1 through 8 are all that’s needed so this works with even a small set
Have your child look at the color key at the bottom of the page to see which number matches which color
Kids then find each numbered section on the picture and fill it in with the matching color, working section by section until the whole image is colored in
For younger kids, sit with them the first time through to help them find the right numbers, older kids can usually work independently start to finish
Once finished, the hidden picture, whether it’s a turkey, a pumpkin, or a Mayflower ship, is fully revealed in color
Hang the finished pages on the fridge, use them as Thanksgiving table place cards, or send them home from a classroom party as a keepsake
👇 How to Download and Print This Thanksgiving Color by Number Bundle
Getting your copy is easy, just enter your email in the box on this page and the PDF will land straight in your inbox. Once you subscribe you’ll get instant access to the download link, no waiting around. Open the file, hit print, and you’re all set to hand these out to the kids. If you’ve never downloaded a printable PDF before, it’s as simple as clicking save and sending it to your printer at home or a local print shop.
🖨️ Printing Tips for This Color By Number Worksheet Set
Print on heavy cardstock instead of regular printer paper, it holds up much better to crayon pressure and doesn’t tear or bleed through
Laminate the pages if you want kids to use dry erase markers and reuse the same sheets year after year
Black and white printing works perfectly fine here since these are coloring pages, so you can save your color ink for other projects
If you don’t have a printer at home, take the PDF to a local print shop or office store, they can print the whole set for just a few dollars
Print a few extra copies of the simpler pages, they tend to be the most requested by younger siblings or classmates
✨ More Ways to Use This Thanksgiving Color by Number Pack
Set these out on the kids’ table at Thanksgiving dinner with a cup of crayons so little ones have something to do while the adults finish eating
Use them as a quiet activity during a classroom Thanksgiving party, they travel well and don’t require any special supplies
Pair a finished page with a handwritten note as a simple homemade Thanksgiving card for grandparents
Turn it into a race for older siblings, whoever finishes coloring their turkey correctly first gets to pick the next activity
Send a few pages along on a car ride to grandma’s house to keep kids busy during the drive
Combine with our Thanksgiving word search for a longer activity packet on a rainy day before the holiday
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