Free Thanksgiving Alphabet Worksheets (Color, Write & Trace)

These Thanksgiving alphabet worksheets have been a simple, fun way to keep learning going in our house during a busy holiday week.

From coloring turkeys to tracing words like family and corn, they sneak in early literacy practice without feeling like schoolwork.

If you’re looking for an easy, festive way to build letter recognition and phonics skills, these free printables are a great fit for preschool and kindergarten.

Colored Thanksgiving letter worksheets featuring tracing, phonics, and seasonal images like turkey and corn for preschool learning.

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Thanksgiving Alphabet Activities for Preschoolers

Each page in this Thanksgiving alphabet worksheet set blends phonics, tracing, and seasonal fun. We’ve used them during quiet time at home, and they’re just the right mix of hands-on and simple.

Your child will:

Trace both uppercase and lowercase letters to build muscle memory for writing

A Thanksgiving-themed alphabet worksheet focuses on the letter C. The top section shows the uppercase and lowercase "Cc" colored in blue and a cornucopia illustration colored with fall tones. Below, students trace the word "Corn," circle all the letter Cs in a jumble of uppercase letters, and color pictures that start with the C sound—such as a cat, cake, caterpillar, and corn. The worksheet is surrounded by decorative orange fall leaves.

Color the featured Thanksgiving word, like turkey, corn, or family, reinforcing sound-symbol connections

Circle the matching letter hidden among others, which sharpens visual discrimination

A Thanksgiving-themed alphabet worksheet focuses on the letter F. The uppercase and lowercase "Ff" are colored in purple, and a drawing of a family is colored in with matching tones. The word "Family" is traced below, and all the F’s are circled in a jumble of uppercase letters. At the bottom, students have colored images beginning with the F sound, including a flag, frog, fish, and flower. The worksheet is decorated with fall leaves at the top.

Color objects that begin with the letter sound, adding phonemic awareness and a creative twist

And trace the word itself, helping kids see how letters form familiar Thanksgiving words

A Thanksgiving-themed alphabet worksheet highlights the letter J. The uppercase and lowercase "Jj" are colored red, with a jar of jam illustration next to them. The word "Jam" is traced, and students circle all the J’s from a mixed group of letters. At the bottom, images like a jellyfish are colored to match the letter sound. The worksheet is paired with the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, placed on the right, and decorated with colorful autumn leaves.

These activities work well for preschoolers and kindergarteners who are still learning their letters, or who need something festive that doesn’t feel like schoolwork.

A Thanksgiving-themed alphabet worksheet focuses on the letter T. The uppercase and lowercase "Tt" are colored in teal, with a turkey illustration filled in with dark brown. Students trace the word "Turkey" and circle all the T’s from a mix of uppercase letters. At the bottom, images representing the T sound—such as a tree, train, tiger, and tulip—are colored. The page is decorated with fall leaves at the top

Thanksgiving Alphabet Letters

Explore Thanksgiving from A to Z with this fun alphabet list! Each letter is paired with a holiday-themed word to help kids build vocabulary and connect the alphabet to the spirit of the season.

We’ve used this list for coloring, letter matching, and even creating an ABC Thanksgiving book at home, it’s an easy way to bring literacy and holiday fun together.

A is for apple
B is for bread
C is for cornucopia
D is for dinner
E is for eat
F is for family
G is for gobble
H is for ham
I is for ice cream
J is for jam
K is for kitchen
L is for leaf
M is for Mayflower
N is for November
O is for oven
P is for pumpkin
Q is for quince pie
R is for roast
S is for sweetcorn
T is for turkey
U is for utensils
V is for vegetables
W is for wishbone
X is for miX
Y is for yam
Z is for zucchini

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Educational Benefits of Using Alphabet Worksheets

Thanksgiving alphabet worksheets offer more than just seasonal fun, they build real skills in a playful, low-pressure way.

Kids get to trace uppercase and lowercase letters, strengthening early writing habits and reinforcing letter recognition through repetition.

Each page also includes a Thanksgiving-themed image, like a turkey, pumpkin, or leaf, that ties the letter to a familiar word. This helps build phonemic awareness as children connect sounds with meaningful visuals.

As they color and circle letters, children develop fine motor control and visual discrimination, two foundational skills for reading and handwriting.

We’ve also found that these activities encourage focus and pattern recognition. Whether it’s matching letters, spotting details, or simply coloring inside the lines, these worksheets sneak in important cognitive practice while keeping things light and festive.

A collection of colorful Thanksgiving-themed alphabet worksheets is spread out on a table. Each worksheet focuses on a different letter—C, L, T, F, and J—and includes activities like coloring the letter and an image, tracing themed words (e.g., Corn, Turkey, Family, Jam), circling matching letters, and identifying pictures that start with the same sound. Some sections are completed with crayons or markers, making it a fun and educational early literacy activity.

Alphabet Books for Preschoolers

These are a few alphabet books we’ve really enjoyed over the years, they pair well with Thanksgiving-themed ABC activities and keep the learning going in a fun, engaging way.

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom – This is hands-down my favorite alphabet book of all time. We’ve read it so many times I could probably recite it in my sleep! The rhythm, the bright colors, and the coconut tree chaos make it perfect for preschoolers learning their letters.

I Spy from A to Z – This one kept my son entertained for ages. Each page is like a mini scavenger hunt that just happens to reinforce letter recognition and early vocabulary. Great for quiet time or car rides.

ABCs of Art – This book is a great way to mix early literacy with creativity. It introduces each letter alongside a famous work of art or concept, and it opened up some surprisingly thoughtful conversations, even with a preschooler!

Want even more festive letter practice? Grab our free Thanksgiving tracing printables for extra handwriting support with a holiday twist.

Other Free Thanksgiving Worksheets for Preschoolers

If you’re planning a fun (and still educational) Thanksgiving week, these printables are a great way to keep little ones learning without needing a full lesson plan.

We’ve used the Thanksgiving math worksheets to sneak in counting, sorting, and basic addition, just enough challenge to keep kids engaged without feeling like schoolwork.
Thanksgiving bingo has become a go-to game in our house. It’s an easy way to build word recognition and memory skills while having fun with family.
For something more creative, the Thanksgiving handprint art printables make sweet keepsakes and give kids a chance to work on fine motor skills with a festive twist.
The Thanksgiving coloring pages and Thanksgiving color by number printables are perfect for quiet time. They support color recognition and number sense, but mostly they’re just fun.
You’ll also find a Thanksgiving matching game to build memory skills and printable Thanksgiving activity placemats that double as table decorations kids can color and personalize.

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Additional Alphabet Learning Worksheets

If your kids are enjoying the Thanksgiving alphabet set, here are a few more themed ABC printables to keep the learning going all year:

Alphabet Handprint Art Printables – A creative way to combine letter practice with hands-on crafting. These make great keepsakes too.
Halloween Alphabet Worksheets – Perfect for October! Preschoolers will love tracing spooky-themed letters and coloring festive pictures.
Fall Alphabet Letters – These printables celebrate all things autumn, from acorns to apples, while reinforcing letter recognition.
Alphabet Animals Coloring Pages – Each letter features a different animal, great for building vocabulary and early phonics skills.
A to Z Alphabet Coloring Pages – A simple, year-round way to practice the entire alphabet with traceable letters and bold illustrations.

Last Updated on 6 August 2025 by Clare Brown