Thankful Tree

Thankful Tree

We are starting a new tradition this Thanksgiving, A Thankful Tree. The general idea is to build a tree with leaves full of things we are thankful for to serve as a visual reminder (and pretty decoration) in the month of November for Thanksgiving.



Supplies you will need: a brown grocery size paper bag or brown poster paper, the Thankful Tree template, tape, scissors, pencil, brown marker, enough fall colored construction paper for each family member to have their own color for their 30 leaves (red, maroon, yellow, green, orange, purple).

Cut out the tree trunk template and the leave template. Also cut open the bag so it lays flat and cut of the bottom. Discard the bottom.

Trace the tree trunk using the template and rotating it around and over as needed. Trace 30 leaves for each family member on their color paper.

Shortcut: You can fold and tear the construction paper into 8 equal pieces and trace the leave on the first piece. Then stack them up and cut 8 at one time.

 Cut everything out and try to leave some of the brown marker showing around the trees edge. You can then write "Our Thankful Tree" or "Wilson Thankful Tree" on the tree trunk. You can also choose to laminate the tree trunk to make it last so you can use it every year. Do not laminate the leaves though.

 Tape to the wall low enough so that your leaves have room to grow.

Have each family member write (if able) what they are thankful for on one of their colored leaves and then tape it to the wall above the tree trunk. If towards the end of the month you run out of space above the tree you can start to place the leaves at the bottom as if they have fallen off the tree onto the ground.

Hope you enjoy making memories this year and for years to come!!

~Angel~