| In the United States, Thanksgiving kicks off the | | | | imaginations run wild. For example, get together all |
| official holiday season. Traditionally, it is celebrated | | | | sorts of forest animals, such as stuffed foxes, |
| with family. Family members get together and | | | | stuffed bunnies, stuffed raccoons, or even a |
| have a meal of traditional Thanksgiving foods. | | | | teddy bear. Then the kids can pretend that they |
| These foods include things such as turkey, | | | | are in the woods as the animals prepare for the |
| stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and | | | | winter season. This could even provide |
| warm pumpkin pie. Besides all the great food, it is | | | | entertainment for the adults, as the kids could put |
| also a time to give thanks for everything good | | | | together a play for everyone to watch while they |
| that has happened throughout the year, and gives | | | | are having dessert! |
| us a good chance to show appreciation for those | | | | Coloring Books: Holiday or Winter Themes |
| who support us. | | | | This is a good suggestion for young children. Get |
| As you can see, Thanksgiving allows for some | | | | together some coloring books and let them pick |
| wonderful emotional warmth just when the | | | | out their favorites pictures to draw on. Choosing |
| weather is starting to turn cold. Many people get | | | | books with holiday themes will make the kids feel |
| the day off work, and can use Thanksgiving as | | | | particularly special, with a turkey, a pilgrim, a |
| an opportunity to forget about all your stress and | | | | reindeer, Santa Claus, a menorah, a snowman, or |
| responsibilities. And of course, you can pair that | | | | anything else you can think of. This will allow them |
| with reconnecting with family and friends who you | | | | plenty of room for creativity. Plus, it has the |
| don't get to see much. | | | | added bonus of being a quiet activity. You can |
| Obviously, Thanksgiving is a great holiday for us | | | | enjoy dinner without having to keep a stern eye |
| as adults. We can enjoy the food and | | | | out for trouble, and there are no dangerous |
| conversation, but after the meal, children can | | | | objects involved. |
| quickly become bored. The vast majority of | | | | Guessing Games |
| schools give their students four or five long | | | | For older children, it often pays to be a bit more |
| vacation days, which gives kids a lot of chances | | | | organized. Find some simple pictures in a |
| to make mischief! So it is up to you to find things | | | | magazine, and cut them out. You can find such |
| to keep them entertained and out of trouble. You | | | | things as animals, cars, plants, or clothing. Glue |
| want to still be able to enjoy socializing with | | | | them to a piece of cardboard and put them in a |
| family, but still keep an eye on the kids. Here are | | | | box so that each child can pick one without |
| a couple of fun indoor games then can be played | | | | anyone else seeing it. Then, have the other kids |
| by them. | | | | guess what the image is from clues that are |
| The Stuffed Animal Playground | | | | given out. |
| The kids can really have a lot of fun if you get a | | | | Believe me, a couple games and entertainment will |
| few plush animals and gather them all together. | | | | do a lot for keeping your Thanksgiving fun for |
| Plus, this way they'll all have a toy, and there | | | | everyone. Keeping the kids happy will allow you to |
| won't be any fighting. If you choose a theme with | | | | enjoy dinner and conversation, so try them today! |
| the stuffed animals, you can really let their | | | | |