Thanksgiving Fun for Kids

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The onset of the holidays is a wonderful opportunity to take a time out from the ordinary and celebrate with these fun craft and cooking projects for children.

Leaves are falling and autumn is finally here, ushering in the holiday season. Families find themselves preparing for Thanksgiving�an occasion for celebrating life�s many blessings, and a time for sharing with friends and family. Everyone is abuzz with creativity: Family recipes come out of hiding and find their way to the table in all sorts of delightful dishes, homes are dressed up in festive decor, and loved ones gather to enjoy each other�s company. The onset of the holidays is a wonderful time to get away from the ordinary and celebrate with these simple and fun craft and cooking projects for children.

Food Fun

Food is synonymous with the holidays�especially Thanksgiving! You and your child can create delicious additions to the Thanksgiving dinner table with these easy recipes.

Homemade Butter

Toddlers and preschoolers will love this fun activity. All you need is a carton of whipping cream and a clean baby food jar.

Fill the baby food jar halfway with whipping cream; tightly screw the lid back on. Take turns shaking the jar with your child�you�ll need to continue shaking for about five minutes. The cream will begin to change consistency, becoming whipped (just like whipped topping). Keep shaking the cream for another minute or so and you�ll notice yellow lumps of butter beginning to form. Empty the contents of the jar into a fine sieve or cheese cloth and squeeze out the extra liquid whey. Spread a little on crackers or homemade bread. Add salt, if desired, and refrigerate.