6 Free Thanksgiving Bookmarks to Color

These Thanksgiving bookmarks to color started as a last-minute add-on when we had extra cardstock and bored kids one November afternoon.

But now they’ve become one of those little traditions we return to each year, easy to set out, fun to personalize, and surprisingly sweet when finished.

Whether they’re tucked into holiday books or used as place cards at the kids’ table, they’re a simple way to mix creativity with calm during the Thanksgiving chaos.

This free printable includes six unique designs with turkeys, pies, corn, and classic fall colors, ready for kids to make their own.

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Thanksgiving Coloring Bookmarks

These free bookmarks to color feature six festive designs, including cheerful turkeys, autumn leaves, and kids giving thanks.

They’re easy to print, fun to personalize, and just the right size for slipping into a holiday book or handing out at the kids’ table.

For best results, we like to print them on cardstock so they hold up to crayons, markers, or even watercolor.

Each page includes three bookmarks (2.5 x 8.5 inches), and a paper cutter helps keep the edges neat, though scissors work too if you don’t mind a bit of wonkiness.

You can laminate them if you want to reuse them or tuck them into a Thanksgiving read-aloud as a sweet little keepsake.

These are completely free for personal or classroom use. Just scroll to the bottom of the post to grab your PDF file and let the coloring begin.

Creative Uses for Thanksgiving Coloring Bookmarks

We’ve used these bookmarks for more than just coloring over the years, especially when we’ve needed something quick but thoughtful.

One of our favorite things is punching a hole at the top, tying on a ribbon, and using them as gift tags for pies or little hostess gifts.

My son once turned his into a place card by writing each guest’s name on the back, and it actually became part of the table decor.

They’re also fun to work into other Thanksgiving crafts. Kids can use them in collages, create a little fall scene around them, or string a few together with leaves and drawings to make a simple garland.

And if you want to make them more meaningful, have your kids write what they’re thankful for on the back.

We’ve kept a few from past years and it’s always sweet to look back and see what mattered most to them at the time.

Best Thanksgiving Books for Kids

Thanksgiving always feels like the right time to slow down and read together, especially after a busy morning of cooking or coloring. These are a few of the books we’ve returned to over the years, either as cozy read-alouds or quiet-time favorites:

• How to catch a turkey – This one always gets laughs. The chaotic turkey chase and clever traps make it a fun pick for both little kids and slightly older ones who enjoy silly stories.
• 10 Fat Turkeys – We used this one a lot during the preschool years. The rhymes are simple and the goofy illustrations make it a fun introduction to counting for younger kids.
• Pete the Cat – The First Thanksgiving – A solid mix of light storytelling and early history. Pete’s calm approach somehow makes even the Mayflower voyage feel relaxed, great for easing into the topic without overwhelming little ones.
• If you were a kid on the Mayflower – This one’s a bit more detailed but still accessible. It helped spark some great questions about what Thanksgiving looked like in the past, especially when paired with sorting or timeline activities.

More Thanksgiving Printables to Explore

Looking for a few more easy wins this season? These printables have been go-tos in our house for quiet time, family fun, and holiday prep:

• Thanksgiving bingo cards – A fun way to bring everyone together after dinner or during a classroom party. We usually skip the prizes and just play for bragging rights.
• Thanksgiving scavenger hunt – This printable gets kids up and moving, and it’s a great way to keep them entertained while the adults finish cooking or chatting.
• Thanksgiving coloring pages – Simple, festive sheets that work well for early finishers or kids who just want some quiet coloring time.
• Thanksgiving color by number – These add a little structure to coloring, and we’ve found they’re especially good for younger kids who like a bit of direction.
• Thanksgiving cards – Let kids make their own cards to hand out at the table or send to grandparents. It’s always sweet to see what they come up with.
• Fall coloring pages – These aren’t Thanksgiving-specific, but they’re great for rounding out the week with more autumn themes.

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Last Updated on 7 August 2025 by Clare Brown