Thanksgiving is a time for thankfulness, family reunions, and, of course, enjoyable activities for children. I’m excited to share a collection of 40+ Thanksgiving puzzles that are free to download and print. These puzzles are intended to add a touch of Thanksgiving joy to classrooms, family gatherings, and homeschool sessions. You can engage preschoolers with simple puzzles or test the skills of older kids.
How to Enjoy and Engage with These Thanksgiving Puzzles
Classroom Center Activity: Set up a puzzle station in the classroom where kids can choose a puzzle, assemble it, and swap for another. Teachers can also incorporate counting games or storytelling related to each puzzle’s theme.
Thanksgiving Family Activity: Print out these puzzles to keep little ones entertained at family gatherings. Lay them out on a table or add magnets to the back so kids can assemble the puzzles on a refrigerator while adults prepare the Thanksgiving meal.
Holiday-Themed Learning for Homeschooling: Homeschoolers can use these puzzles to enrich holiday-themed lessons. Pair the puzzles with a lesson on Thanksgiving traditions, then let kids complete the puzzles as a fun activity to reinforce what they’ve learned.
Printable Thanksgiving Crafts: Extend the fun by turning the finished puzzles into Thanksgiving crafts. After assembling a puzzle, kids can glue the pieces to a piece of construction paper as a holiday decoration.
Fine Motor Skill Development: Cutting and assembling puzzles helps young children develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive skills like problem-solving. These puzzles offer the perfect blend of holiday fun and learning.
Materials and Preparation Tips
Printing Tips: For long-lasting use, print the puzzles on cardstock. This makes them sturdy enough for multiple uses, even without laminating.
Lamination Options: Laminating is a beneficial option if you plan to use the puzzles repeatedly, especially in classrooms or homeschool settings.
Scissors Safety: If the kids are cutting out the pieces themselves, use kid-friendly scissors. Teachers and parents may want to pre-cut the pieces for younger children.
Download Free Thanksgiving Puzzles
If you love a hands-on activity, the free downloadable puzzles below are perfect. Each design comes in 4-piece, 9-piece, and 10-numbered-piece formats. To create your own jigsaw fun, simply download, print, and cut them out! The large pieces, designed for small hands, make them ideal for younger children.
Download 4-Piece Jigsaw Thanksgiving Puzzles
These 4-piece puzzles are perfect for toddlers who are just getting introduced to puzzles. With only four pieces, they’re manageable, and the images are bold and simple, so even the youngest kids can enjoy them.
Wreath on the Door Puzzle (4 piece): A simple and inviting 4-piece puzzle featuring a cozy front door decorated for fall with a vibrant wreath of pumpkins and autumn leaves. Perfect for toddlers to assemble, capturing the essence of Thanksgiving with easy-to-handle, large pieces.
Thanksgiving Table Setup Puzzle (4 piece): A simple 4-piece puzzle showcasing a beautifully set Thanksgiving table with decorative fall plates, silverware, and mini pumpkins. Perfect for toddlers, this puzzle captures the warmth of the holiday table with easy-to-handle pieces.
Thanksgiving Feast Spread Puzzle (4 piece): A simple 4-piece puzzle showcasing a classic Thanksgiving feast with a steaming turkey, mashed potatoes, pie, and autumn decorations. Perfect for toddlers, this puzzle offers large, easy-to-handle pieces and captures the essence of Thanksgiving dinner.
Sharing Thanks Puzzle (4 piece): This is a simple 4-piece puzzle that shows a joyful family gathered around the Thanksgiving table, ready to share a meal. With large, easy-to-handle pieces, this puzzle is perfect for toddlers to assemble while appreciating the warmth of family time.
Setting the Thanksgiving Table Puzzle (4 piece): This is a straightforward 4-piece puzzle that shows a family arranging a beautifully decorated Thanksgiving table, complete with candles, flowers, and a festive pumpkin. Ideal for toddlers, this puzzle has large pieces and captures the warmth of preparing for a holiday meal together.
Pumpkin Patch Visit Puzzle (4 piece): The 4-piece puzzle showcases a joyful family visiting a pumpkin patch, surrounded by vibrant autumn colors. Perfect for toddlers, the large pieces are simple to handle and capture the excitement of choosing pumpkins for the season.
Proud Turkey Puzzle (4 piece): This is a straightforward 4-piece puzzle that showcases a proud, colorful turkey adorned with vibrant feathers. Perfect for toddlers, this puzzle has large, easy-to-handle pieces that capture the charm and bold colors of the Thanksgiving turkey.
Pouring Apple Cider Puzzle (4 piece): A simple 4-piece puzzle showing a cozy scene of apple cider being poured into a warm cup, surrounded by apples and autumn leaves. Perfect for toddlers, the large pieces are easy to handle and capture the warmth of a fall treat.
Pilgrims and Native Americans Sharing a Meal Puzzle (4 piece): A simple 4-piece puzzle depicting a warm scene of Pilgrims and Native Americans gathered around a table, sharing a meal. Perfect for toddlers, the large pieces are easy to handle and introduce the idea of Thanksgiving traditions.
Kids Dressed as Pilgrims and Native Americans Puzzle (4 piece): A simple 4-piece puzzle showing happy children dressed as Pilgrims and Native Americans, gathered to celebrate Thanksgiving. With large, easy-to-handle pieces, this puzzle is perfect for toddlers and introduces them to Thanksgiving symbols in a friendly way.
Harvest Cornucopia Puzzle (4 piece): A simple 4-piece puzzle showcasing a vibrant cornucopia overflowing with autumn fruits and vegetables. Perfect for toddlers, the large, easy-to-handle pieces capture the essence of fall’s bountiful harvest in a fun and colorful way.
Family at the Pumpkin Patch Puzzle (4 piece): A simple 4-piece puzzle capturing a happy family picking pumpkins together at the patch. Perfect for toddlers, this puzzle’s large pieces make it easy and fun to celebrate the joys of fall.
Dessert Trio Puzzle (4 piece): A delightful 4-piece puzzle featuring a trio of holiday desserts—pecan pie, pumpkin pie, and lattice apple pie. Perfect for toddlers, this puzzle has large, easy pieces to capture the deliciousness of Thanksgiving treats.
Basket of Freshly Baked Bread Puzzle (4 piece): A cozy 4-piece puzzle featuring a basket filled with warm, freshly baked bread rolls and baguettes. Perfect for toddlers, the large, simple pieces capture the comfort and warmth of homemade bread.
Autumn Farmhouse Puzzle (4 piece): A cozy 4-piece puzzle featuring a charming farmhouse decorated with pumpkins and fall wreaths. Perfect for toddlers, the large pieces capture the warm colors and festive feel of a countryside autumn.
Perfect for younger kids, these 9-piece jigsaws are simple enough for preschoolers to enjoy with a bit of help. The pieces are larger, making them ideal for little hands. Laminating each puzzle sheet before cutting allows kids to reuse these puzzles over and over.
Wreath on the Door Puzzle (9 piece): This 9-piece puzzle brings more detail to the beautiful autumn scene, with a fall wreath on a welcoming front door, surrounded by pumpkins and scattered leaves. Great for preschoolers, it encourages observation of colors and details while being manageable for little hands.
Thanksgiving Table Setup Puzzle (9 piece): This 9-piece puzzle adds more detail to the elegant Thanksgiving table setup, featuring layered autumn-themed plates, wine glasses, and a vibrant floral centerpiece. Ideal for preschoolers, it encourages them to notice the intricate designs and colors of the table setting.
Thanksgiving Feast Spread Puzzle (9 piece): This 9-piece puzzle adds more detail to the delicious Thanksgiving feast spread, featuring a golden turkey, whipped mashed potatoes, pies, and festive candles. Great for preschoolers, it encourages them to notice the various elements of a holiday meal.
Sharing Thanks Puzzle (9 piece): This 9-piece puzzle shows a cozy Thanksgiving family gathering, complete with a delicious spread and glowing candles. Ideal for preschoolers, it encourages them to focus on the details of family members and festive foods, bringing the scene to life.
Setting the Thanksgiving Table Puzzle (9 piece): This 9-piece puzzle provides more detail of the Thanksgiving table setup, with an arrangement of candles, bows, and autumn flowers. Perfect for preschoolers, it encourages kids to notice the careful table settings and the joyful family interaction.
Pumpkin Patch Visit Puzzle (9 piece): This 9-piece puzzle brings out more detail in the pumpkin patch scene, showing pumpkins of various sizes and the happy expressions of the family members. Ideal for preschoolers, it encourages kids to observe the colorful fall setting and family fun.
Proud Turkey Puzzle (9 piece): This 9-piece puzzle adds more detail to the colorful turkey, showcasing its feathers and playful expression. Ideal for preschoolers, it encourages kids to notice the unique patterns and colors that make this turkey special.
Pouring Apple Cider Puzzle (9 piece): This 9-piece puzzle adds more detail to the apple cider scene, with a close-up view of the cup, apples, and leaves. Great for preschoolers, it encourages kids to observe the autumnal colors and the comforting feel of this seasonal drink.
Pilgrims and Native Americans Sharing a Meal Puzzle (9 piece): This 9-piece puzzle adds more detail to the gathering, showing expressions of friendship and various foods on the table. Ideal for preschoolers, it encourages kids to observe the meaningful details of sharing and community.
Kids Dressed as Pilgrims and Native Americans Puzzle (9 piece): This 9-piece puzzle brings out more of the children’s costumes and their joyful expressions, as they enjoy Thanksgiving in traditional dress. Great for preschoolers, it encourages kids to explore details of the outfits and feel the excitement of a holiday celebration.
Harvest Cornucopia Puzzle (9 piece): This 9-piece puzzle adds detail to the festive cornucopia, displaying a mix of pumpkins, gourds, and fall leaves. Ideal for preschoolers, it encourages them to explore the colors and textures of a traditional harvest scene.
Family at the Pumpkin Patch Puzzle (9 piece): This 9-piece puzzle shows more of the pumpkin patch adventure, with smiling faces and bright autumn colors. Great for preschoolers, it brings the warmth of family time and fall festivities to life.
Dessert Trio Puzzle (9 piece): This 9-piece puzzle showcases a close-up of the festive dessert trio, highlighting the details of each pie. Great for preschoolers, it’s a sweet way to celebrate Thanksgiving with mouthwatering visuals.
Basket of Freshly Baked Bread Puzzle (9 piece): This 9-piece puzzle offers more detail on a variety of breads in a woven basket, from seeded rolls to crusty loaves. Great for preschoolers, it brings the bakery to life with each piece, inspiring a love for cozy kitchen scenes.
Autumn Farmhouse Puzzle (9 piece): This 9-piece puzzle showcases the delightful details of an autumn farmhouse scene, with hay bales, pumpkins, and seasonal decor. Ideal for preschoolers, it brings the spirit of fall to life in a fun, hands-on way.
These 10-piece numbered puzzles are perfect for kindergarten and early primary grades. Each piece is numbered, making it a great way for kids to practice number recognition and ordering. Kids arrange the pieces in sequence, forming a festive Thanksgiving scene.
Wreath on the Door Puzzle (10 piece): A 10-piece numbered puzzle that challenges kids to assemble a charming Thanksgiving scene by placing pieces in numerical order. With each piece, the door, wreath, and festive fall accents come together, making it ideal for early elementary children practicing number sequencing.
Thanksgiving Table Setup Puzzle (10 piece): A 10-piece numbered puzzle that lets kids assemble an inviting Thanksgiving dining scene, piece by piece. Each number reveals more of the table’s festive details, from the decorated plates to the seasonal centerpiece. Great for early elementary kids practicing number sequencing and observation.
Thanksgiving Feast Spread Puzzle (10 piece): A 10-piece numbered puzzle that lets kids build a full Thanksgiving feast scene, one number at a time. Each piece reveals more of the mouthwatering dishes and cozy decor, making it ideal for early elementary kids practicing number order and observation skills.
Sharing Thanks Puzzle (10 piece): Kids can recreate a heartwarming Thanksgiving scene piece by piece with this 10-piece numbered puzzle. With each number, the family, turkey, pies, and cozy decor come together, making it a wonderful activity for early elementary kids practicing number sequencing and holiday appreciation.
Setting the Thanksgiving Table Puzzle (10 piece): Kids can bring a heartwarming scene to life, piece by piece, as a family sets the Thanksgiving table with this 10-piece numbered puzzle. Each number reveals a new detail, from the elegant tableware to the festive decorations, making it ideal for early elementary kids practicing sequencing and attention to detail.
Pumpkin Patch Visit Puzzle (10 piece): This 10-piece numbered puzzle allows kids to construct a lively pumpkin patch visit scene, one piece at a time. Each number reveals more of the family, pumpkins, and autumn landscape, making it great for early elementary kids practicing sequencing and attention to seasonal details.
Proud Turkey Puzzle (10 piece): Kids can bring a proud Thanksgiving turkey to life, piece by piece, with this 10-piece numbered puzzle. Each number reveals more of the turkey’s feathers and personality, making it great for early elementary kids practicing sequencing and observation skills.
Pouring Apple Cider Puzzle (10 piece): A 10-piece numbered puzzle that lets kids assemble a cozy apple cider moment, one piece at a time. Each number reveals more of the cup, apples, and falling leaves, making it a perfect activity for early elementary kids practicing sequencing and appreciating fall traditions.
Pilgrims and Native Americans Sharing a Meal Puzzle (10 piece): A 10-piece numbered puzzle that lets kids build a scene of Pilgrims and Native Americans celebrating a meal together. Each number reveals more of the meal and gathering, making it an engaging activity for early elementary kids practicing sequencing and learning about Thanksgiving history.
Kids Dressed as Pilgrims and Native Americans Puzzle (10 piece): Children can assemble a 10-piece numbered puzzle that features children dressed as Pilgrims and Native Americans celebrating together. This is perfect for early elementary school children who are practicing number ordering and learning about Thanksgiving.
Harvest Cornucopia Puzzle (10 piece): A 10-piece numbered puzzle that lets kids piece together a beautiful cornucopia filled with seasonal produce. Each number brings more of the bounty to life, making it a wonderful activity for early elementary kids practicing sequencing and appreciating the symbols of Thanksgiving.
Family at the Pumpkin Patch Puzzle (10 piece): A 10-piece numbered puzzle that lets kids assemble a cheerful family outing at the pumpkin patch. Each piece reveals more of the pumpkins, family, and scenery, making it ideal for early elementary kids practicing sequencing and celebrating fall traditions.
Dessert Trio Puzzle (10 piece): A 10-piece numbered puzzle that brings together a tempting trio of holiday pies, from creamy pumpkin to nutty pecan. Each number adds more to the dessert table, making it perfect for early elementary kids practicing sequencing and enjoying Thanksgiving traditions.
Basket of Freshly Baked Bread Puzzle (10 piece): A 10-piece numbered puzzle that lets kids assemble a delicious display of freshly baked breads in a rustic basket. Each piece reveals more of the different breads, making it ideal for early elementary kids practicing sequencing and enjoying the warmth of a classic kitchen scene.
Autumn Farmhouse Puzzle (10 piece): A 10-piece numbered puzzle that lets kids build a picturesque autumn farmhouse scene. Each piece reveals more of the fall decorations, making it great for early elementary kids practicing sequencing and appreciating the beauty of the fall season on the farm.
These Thanksgiving puzzles make learning enjoyable and stress-free, turning holiday downtime into a memorable learning experience. Download these delightful puzzles today. Happy Thanksgiving!
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