22 Activities That Will Make The Kids’ Table The Most Coveted Seat In The House This Thanksgiving

For all the talk of gratitude, Thanksgiving is a culinary marathon for the adults and a masterclass in boredom for the kids. While you’re juggling oven timers and fielding questions about when dinner will finally be ready, your tiny, adorable houseguests are one “I’m boooored” away from staging a full-scale mutiny. But fear not, weary host. We have your official survival guide. This is an arsenal of creative crafts, hilarious games, and genius distractions designed to keep them so busy and happy, you might actually get to finish a conversation with another adult.

#1 The Only Family Member Allowed To Give Confusing, Contradictory Instructions This Thanksgiving Is The Crossed Signals Game

Review: “This game was a hoot. Not only do you look like someone has just put a tray of ice cubes down your shirt while you’re playing it – but age has NOTHING to do with proficiency. And it doesn’t take three days to finish like some board games.” – mariann seyfferth

#1 The Only Family Member Allowed To Give Confusing, Contradictory Instructions This Thanksgiving Is The Crossed Signals Game

#2 Chop, Slice, And Dice With Confidence Using The Kid Safe Kitchen Knife Set, A Safe And Fun Way For Little Chefs To Help With Thanksgiving Prep

#3 Blast Off The Turkey Day Boredom With The Rechargeable Laser Tag, A High-Energy Game For Kids To Play And Burn Off Holiday Energy

#4 The Only Dinner Guest Who Won’t Mind Being Molded Into A Weird, Lumpy Sculpture Is A Fresh Ball Of Crayola Air Dry Clay

#5 Whisk Away Boredom With The Tiny Baking With 20 Delicious Tiny Recipes, A Miniature Cookbook And Baking Set That Lets Kids Get Creative In The Kitchen

#6 Mold A Masterpiece Of Fun On Turkey Day With The Play-Doh Bulk Handout, A Bulk Pack Of Creativity To Keep Kids Busy And Inspired

#8 Let Them Dribble Away The Turkey Day Zoomies With A Game Of Glow-In-The-Dark Hoops Using The Glow In The Dark Basketball

#9 Toss In Some Fun On Thanksgiving With The Portable Cornhole Set, A Compact And Convenient Way To Play A Classic Outdoor Game With Family And Friends

#10 The Tiny Tim Gunn Living Inside Your Kid Is About To Have Their “Make It Work” Moment With A Fashion Design Craft Kit

#11 The Official Centerpiece For The Kids’ Table Can Now Be A Beautiful, And Most Importantly, Shatterproof, Creation From A Fabric Flower Bouquet Making Set

#12 The Gateway To A Lifelong, Slightly Obsessive Crafting Habit Is A Beginner Felt Sewing Kit

#13 The “Sous Chef In Training” Program For Your Kitchen Has Begun With A Baking Cook Book For Young Chefs

#14 Rock On With Creativity This Thanksgiving With The Rock Painting Set, A Colorful And Calming Activity That Lets Kids Express Themselves

#15 The Annual Post-Dinner Family Walk Just Got An Astronomical Upgrade With A Gskyer Telescope

#16 The Thirty-Seven Napkins Your Niece Just Folded Into Unrecognizable Shapes Can Now Be Upgraded To Some Actual Origami Paper

#17 The Only Guest Allowed To Do Insane, Gravity-Defying Stunts In The Living Room Is The Flip Double‑sided Rc Stunt Car

#18 Your Windows Are About To Become A Beautiful, Light-Filled Art Gallery, Curated By Your Resident Tiny Picasso, With A Window Art Suncatcher Kit

#19 Hatch A Holiday Friend With The Tamagotchi Pix, A Digital Pet To Care For And Play With On Turkey Day

#20 Build A Galaxy Of Fun On Thanksgiving With The LEGO Star Wars Set, A Brick-Tastic Way To Keep Kids Engaged And Entertained

#21 Get Stuck On Fun With The Unicorn Slime Kit, A Squishy, Stretchy, And Sparkly Way To Keep Kids Entertained On Thanksgiving

#22 He Night-Light Situation In The Guest Room Just Got A Major, And Very Adorable, Promotion With A Paint Your Own Cat Lamp Kit