Free First Thanksgiving Coloring Pages

These free First Thanksgiving coloring pages are a simple way for kids to learn about the Mayflower, Pilgrims, Native Americans, and the early Thanksgiving story while they color.

We originally used them while talking about the Pilgrims and the Mayflower, but they quickly got my son asking more questions about the journey, what people ate, and what life was like at the time.

The set includes 8 printable pages, making it an easy addition to a Thanksgiving history or social studies lesson.

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Thanksgiving History Coloring Activities

This free set includes eight printable pages exploring people, places, foods, and traditions connected with the First Thanksgiving.

Kids can color scenes featuring the Mayflower, Pilgrims, Native Americans, harvest foods, and a shared Thanksgiving meal. They work well alongside a Thanksgiving history or social studies lesson at home or in the classroom.

Scroll down to see each of the eight designs and get the free printable set.

Pilgrim and Native American Coloring Page

A Native American boy and a Pilgrim boy stand side by side in this coloring sheet, reflecting the cooperation behind the first Thanksgiving.

It’s a good chance to talk with kids about community, respect, and helping one another.

Native American Girl with Pumpkin

Pumpkins were just one of the many crops Native Americans taught the Pilgrims to grow.

This illustration highlights that agricultural support, and how those traditions still show up on our tables today.

Pilgrim Girl with Roast Turkey

Turkey may not have been the star of the first feast, but it’s become a Thanksgiving icon.

Here, kids can color a Pilgrim girl holding a roasted turkey while learning how food and gratitude are tied into the holiday’s story.

First Thanksgiving Meal Coloring Page

This scene shows the Pilgrims and Native Americans sharing a meal together.

It’s a quiet way to spark conversations about what they might have felt, relief, friendship, survival, and how the harvest brought everyone to the same table.

The Mayflower Ship

The Mayflower brought the Pilgrims across the Atlantic in 1620.

This page helps kids picture the journey and understand why so many families saw it as a risk worth taking.

Turkey and Roast Turkey

This two-part page shows a live turkey next to a roasted one. It’s a small but helpful way for kids to connect where their food comes from, and why the turkey ended up such a big part of modern celebrations.

Pumpkin and Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkins were a staple crop, and eventually became the base for pies and other treats. This page ties the historical harvest to the familiar desserts we enjoy now.

For more interactive fun grab our free Thanksgiving sorting worksheet (then and now).

Pilgrim Hat and Harvest Basket

The Pilgrim hat and harvest basket represent both simplicity and survival. Kids can color this one while thinking about how hard life was back then, and why that first successful harvest meant so much.

Books About the First Thanksgiving for Kids

Pair these coloring pages with a few Thanksgiving books to help kids learn more about the Mayflower, the Pilgrims, and Thanksgiving traditions. These are some we’ve enjoyed reading together over the years.

• The Thanksgiving Story by Alice Dalgliesh follows the Pilgrims’ journey on the Mayflower and their early experiences in America. It’s a good choice to read alongside the historical scenes in these coloring pages.
• Sharing the Bread by Pat Zietlow Miller follows a family preparing a Thanksgiving meal together. My son loved the rhythmic format when he was younger, and it works well for exploring Thanksgiving traditions and family celebrations.
• The Story of the Pilgrims by Katharine Ross is a simple introduction to the Pilgrims and their journey for younger readers. We used it as a read-aloud when we first introduced the history of Thanksgiving.

More Thanksgiving Coloring Fun

Looking for something different after the First Thanksgiving coloring pages? These free Thanksgiving printables give kids a few more ways to color, count, and play during November.

• Our Thanksgiving coloring pages include Pilgrims, turkeys, cornucopias, and other traditional Thanksgiving scenes for kids to color.
• Turkey color by number worksheets combine coloring with number and color recognition, making them a good option for younger kids.
• Try our Thanksgiving I Spy printable for a simple counting and observation activity featuring Thanksgiving-themed pictures.
• Kids can also color their own Thanksgiving cards and add a message before giving them to family or friends.

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Last Updated on 28 September 2026 by Clare Brown