It’s almost time for Thanksgiving! And while the holiday is all about family, friends and good food, it can also be a bit of a downer if you’re in the middle school. Middle schoolers don’t have much in common with their younger or older classmates when it comes to this holiday. With your help, we’ve compiled this list of creative Thanksgiving art middle school projects. They aren’t just great ways to keep your students stimulated and entertained over break, but they also help bring out their natural creativity as well.
Fingerprint Leaf Prints
Fingerprint leaves are a great project to create with a group of students, or even a single student. The leaves themselves are super easy to procure — simply go outside and collect a few. Now you’ll need some paper to print your fingerprint on. You can use any type of paper you have on hand, but we recommend using a thicker paper stock. Cardstock or even construction paper will work well. Finally, you will need some black ink or paint.
Using paint gives you a greater range of color options, although black is always a safe bet. The basic idea behind fingerprint leaf prints is that you press your fingerprints into the paper, transferring the patterns onto the paper. You can then use paint or ink to add color to your prints. When dried, your fingerprint leaf prints are ready to decorate the walls of your classroom, or make a great Thanksgiving-themed decoration for your home.
Stamped Collage Thanksgiving Cards
Get your students to get creative and use their artwork to make a special Thanksgiving card for a loved one. This is an awesome project for students who may be having a tough time coming up with ideas. What you need: How to make it:
Turkeys Made From Scratch
There are a few different ways students can make their own turkeys from scratch. You can either have your students draw their own, or have them use stencils or stamps to make turkey designs. You can also have them create their own turkeys out of paper or other materials. If you decide to go with drawings, make sure to have your student start early. This project will take time, and you don’t want to push your student to finish it at the last minute.
If you have a group of students, have them collaborate on a single drawing. If you decide to go with a paper-based or other type of project, you can have students create anything they want. A few ideas include: A paper turkeys made from scratch – Paper turkeys made from scratch. These are simply paper turkeys made from scratch. – Paper turkeys made from scratch with a twist. Some students will make a paper version of their favorite type of bird. – Paper turkeys made from scratch with a twist. Have students make paper turkeys out of recycled paper.
Paper Plate Pilgrim Hats
Paper plates are a great item to have around when you’re trying to come up with interesting ways to celebrate Thanksgiving. With paper plates, your students can create fun and interesting hats for themselves. This is a project that can be done either individually, or in a group. Some students may prefer one over the other, so it’s important to have these options available.
If you decide to go with individual hats, have your students decorate their hats however they like. There are no rules when it comes to creating a paper plate hat. If you decide to go with group hats, have your students collaborate on ideas for the hats.
Cornucopia Craft Confetti
Cornucopias are a great decoration for your Thanksgiving table, and they are also a great craft for students to make. How you decorate the interior of the cornucopia is totally up to your students. You can either have your students collect items to decorate their cornucopia, or you can provide them with pre-made items.
If you decide to collect items for your students, hit up a local craft store. You can purchase items like feathers, artificial flowers, and many other materials that will work well in a cornucopia. If you decide to provide your students with pre-made items, there are a few creative ways you can do this. You can have students bring in items from home, or hit up a local craft store.
Conclusion
Celebrating Thanksgiving with your middle-schoolers doesn’t have to be a drag. These fun and creative art projects will definitely keep them engaged. From fingerprint leaf prints to paper plate pilgrim hats, there is something on this list that will appeal to every student’s artistic side.
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