Thanksgiving Thankful Tree Printable

Thanksgiving is the perfect time of year to slow down and reflect on all the little things we’re grateful for. Our Thanksgiving Thankful Tree printable is a beautiful way to turn that reflection into a hands-on gratitude activity the whole family can enjoy together.

With simple supplies and printable leaves ready to fill in, this thankful tree craft makes a great addition to your Thanksgiving table or home decor throughout the month of November.

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What Is a Thanksgiving Thankful Tree

A Thanksgiving Thankful Tree, also called a gratitude tree, is a simple craft that helps kids and adults express gratitude in a visual way. Each family member writes something they’re thankful for on a paper leaf, then attaches it to the branches of a tree trunk. As the tree fills up with colorful leaves, it becomes a reminder of all the blessings in our lives, both big and small. This is a great activity to do together as a family during the Thanksgiving season or even on Thanksgiving Day itself, sparking wonderful conversations and helping younger kids understand the meaning of gratitude.

How to Use the Thankful Tree Printable

Using this printable thankful tree is easy and fun! Start by printing out the tree trunk and the pages of leaves on white paper or card stock. You can use construction paper or color the printable leaves in a variety of fall colors for a beautiful autumn look.

Then, carefully cut out each leaf shape and if using the blank leaves, write something you’re thankful for using a black marker or crayon. Encourage each member of the family to contribute their own thankful leaves—favorite things, family members, pets, food, or even the simple joys like sunshine or laughter.

Attach the leaves to the branches of the tree using a glue stick, tape, or adhesive dots.

You can display your tree on a wall, fridge, or bulletin board as a lovely seasonal decoration. For a larger display, take your digital download to a local print shop or request an engineering print at a large format size. It’s a perfect way to create your own thankful tree and keep it visible throughout the holiday season.

Thanksgiving Thankful Tree Printable Pack

This printable gratitude pack includes everything you need to create your own Thanksgiving tree craft with kids of all ages. It’s a fun, low-prep activity that’s ideal for classrooms, family gatherings, or as part of your Thanksgiving lesson plans. Making your own thanksgiving gratitude tree with our printable template is a fun activity thats so easy for even young children, and lets you have a wonderful time creating a beautiful fall craft with great conversations about the things in life we are most thankful for. This could be a new family tradition to create every year, and then look back at last year version as you start on the new tree.

Gratitude Tree Instruction Sheet

This page includes the simple step-by-step instructions you’ll need to complete your Thanksgiving Thankful Tree. It lists the materials, including the printable template, scissors, glue, and coloring materials, making it easy for elementary students or younger kids to follow along with a bit of help.

Tree Trunk Template

The tree trunk page provides the base of the tree where you’ll attach your leaves. It’s designed to look like a bare fall tree, ready to be filled with colorful leaves of gratitude. You can print it on card stock for sturdiness or mount it onto construction paper for extra support.

Blank Thankful Leaves Page

This page includes blank leaf templates so you can write your own words of gratitude. It’s a wonderful way to personalize your thankful tree and make it unique to your family. Encourage each member to think about their favorite things or special moments from the past year and add them to these leaves. You can also use them for classroom gratitude activities, where students fill in their own ideas to create a collective class tree full of thankfulness. This allows you to make your own tree the most personal to you and sincerely from the heart.

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Thankful Leaves – Family and Everyday Joys

This page features printable leaves labeled with words like Family, Friends, Love, Home, Food, Pets, and Nature—perfect reminders of the little things we appreciate every day. These are ideal for younger kids or as conversation starters during Thanksgiving dinner.

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Thankful Leaves – Positivity and Inspiration

Here you’ll find leaves with words such as Kindness, Music, Books, Hope, Peace, and Joy. These printable leaves help encourage kids to think about the more abstract things they value in life and are a great way to introduce mindfulness and reflection.

Thankful Leaves – Community and Strength

This page highlights ideas like Community, Sharing, Courage, and Strength, helping children connect gratitude with kindness and caring for others. It’s a great addition for school classrooms or family activities that focus on teamwork and compassion.

Thankful Leaves – Traditions and Nature

The final page includes words such as Sleep, Traditions, Trees, and Family Dinners—perfect for reflecting on home life and the traditions that make this time of year so special. These leaves celebrate everything from sweet treats to helping hands, reminding us of the many blessings in everyday life.

Download Thanksgiving Thankful Tree PDF

You can download the complete printable thankful tree set below. Print at home or your local print shop.

Terms of use: Our thanksgiving gratitude tree and leaf template is free for personal use and classroom use.

This free printable thankful tree is a beautiful way to express gratitude and make meaningful memories with the entire family. Whether you add one leaf each day starting November 1st or fill it all at once during Thanksgiving dinner, it’s the perfect activity to reflect on the past year and focus on all that you’re grateful for.

More Thanksgiving Printables for Kids

We hope you enjoyed this easy gratitude craft. Looking for more fun activities to enjoy this Thanksgiving season? We have a collection of free printables that make it easy to celebrate with creativity and gratitude, from turkey coloring pages to shadow match games and Thanksgiving cards.

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Explore our Thanksgiving crafts for kids for even more fun ideas using simple materials. You’ll find easy Thanksgiving crafts that help develop fine motor skills while keeping the kids entertained during the holiday season. You’ll find the perfect thanksgiving activity for every child.

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