Thanksgiving Day activities for kids
If you don't want to referee fights over the TV, the PSP2, the dolls while putting the finishing touches on that bird, direct the rugrats to entertain themselves (quietly) with the following:
Have them create a wacky Thanksgiving tale in the style of Mad-Lib
Let them watch tiki huts catch fire and other cooking disasters.
Have them pick which TV marathon the family will watch (after the feast).
Let them figure out how much exercise will need to be done after eating the stuffing and pie with our calorie calculator (Note: If beer is chosen, the recommended exercise is of a mature nature.)
Have them vote on the Worst Holiday Album Covers.
And for an old-school treat: Have them write on index cards what they are most grateful for this year. The thank-ful notes can be read just before dessert.
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