It's time to get creative with the kids! Let them show their gratitude with a thankful tree craft that's both fun and meaningful.

Craft Supplies:

Directions:

First things first – print out our “leaves template” on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. Your child will only need one print per tree craft.
Now have children color in each leaf in their printout. Think fall colors {red, yellow and orange} for this step.
After the leaves are colored in, use the black marker to either have them {or yourself} write six things of gratitude inside the leaf designs.
When ready, trim out each piece on the printable. Set aside the paper leaves for now and discard excess paper.
Now grab your large paper plate and a brown paint crayon.
Color/paint the paper plate entirely brown. Set aside.
To make the trunk of the tree, grab your remaining brown cardstock paper, the pencil and scissors.
Pick a hand – any hand will do! Have your child lay one hand in the center of the paper.
Using the pencil, trace around your child’s hand and part of their arm as well.
Trim out that traced design and discard excess paper.
Now we are heading towards the last few steps! Grab all your paper pieces and the painted paper plate.
Glue the paper thankful leaves ALL over the paper plate. Anywhere you or your child want! There are no real rules to this step.
To finish off the Paper Plate Gratitude Tree craft – simply staple the handprint cutout to the decorated paper plate and add on the “I’m thankful for” wording wherever you like on the base of the tree.
And that’s it! Now display it proudly for ALL to see!

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It's time to get creative with the kids! Let them show their gratitude with a thankful tree craft that's both fun and meaningful.