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Thanksgiving Words for Kids (Free Printable Lists)

Our free printable Thanksgiving Word Lists include seasonal words, thankful words, A-Z words, and more!

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to teach children about gratitude, traditions, and the importance of coming together with family and friends. To help young learners connect with the holiday while building their vocabulary, we’ve created a special Thanksgiving word list. This list is divided into categories, from simple words for younger kids to more challenging words with definitions. Our Thanksgiving Word List provides a great way to help children with their spelling and vocabulary skills while celebrating the holiday. 

Why Teach Thanksgiving Words?

Introducing children to Thanksgiving words can enrich their language skills while tapping into the excitement and creativity of the season. More challenging Thanksgiving-themed words like abundance and tradition can help grow your child’s vocabulary, while A-Z Thanksgiving words can help with practicing letter sounds.

By connecting new words with the activities and experiences children enjoy, such as Thanksgiving, they are often more likely to retain and use them.

Free printable Thanksgiving word lists for kids from ABCmouse.com.

Harder Thanksgiving Words with Definitions

Thanksgiving Word Lists

Cute thanksgiving border with turkeys, leaves, acorns, mushrooms, and squirrels.

Printable Thanksgiving Words by Category

 Simple Thanksgiving Words:

bakecorndisheat
fallforkfullleaf
piepotyamyum

Thanksgiving Food Words:

apple piebreadcinnamoncorn bread
cranberriesgravygreen beansmashed potatoes
pumpkinsrollssquashstuffing
sweet potato turkey

Thankful Words:

appreciateblessedfriendshipgrateful
happykindnesslovepeace
sharingthankful

Other Thanksgiving Words:

acorndinnerfamilyfeast
footballgobbleleavesNovember
pumpkinserveThursdaytogether
travel

Thanksgiving Word Lists by Letter

These free printable Thanksgiving word lists can be used for various activities such as spelling practice, vocabulary exercises, and creative writing prompts.

List of Thanksgiving Words (A-Z)

Letter A Thanksgiving Words

acornappleabundanceautumnappetizer
assemble

Letter B Thanksgiving Words

blessingbreadbountybakebanquet
biscuit

Letter C Thanksgiving Words

cranberrycornucopiacidercelebrationcornbread
carve

Letter D Thanksgiving Words

dinnerdessertdrumstickdeliciousdecorations
dressing

Letter E Thanksgiving Words

eatenjoyentertainexcitingembrace

Letter F Thanksgiving Words

feastfamilyfootballfriendsfried turkey
fall

Letter G Thanksgiving Words

gatheringgratitudegravygobblegourd
grateful

Letter H Thanksgiving Words

harvesthomeholidayhearthhappiness
heritagehost

Letter I Thanksgiving Words

inviteicinginspireice cream

Letter J Thanksgiving Words

joyjourneyjamboreejellied cranberry

Letter K Thanksgiving Words

kernelkindnesskitchenkettlekin
knives

Letter L Thanksgiving Words

leavesleftoverslovelaughterloaf
ladle

Letter M Thanksgiving Words

mashed potatoesmealmerrimentmuffinsmushrooms

Letter N Thanksgiving Words

Novembernapnutsnourishmentnutmeg

Letter O Thanksgiving Words

orchardovenoverflowingonionsoffering
overflowingorange

Letter P Thanksgiving Words

pumpkinpieparadepeas

Letter Q Thanksgiving Words

quiltquenchquake

Letter R Thanksgiving Words

relativesroastreunionreciperolls

Letter S Thanksgiving Words

stuffingseasoningsquashspicesauce

Letter T Thanksgiving Words

turkeythankfultraditiontableclothtoast
tart

Letter U Thanksgiving Words

unityutensilsupliftuncle

Letter V Thanksgiving Words

vegetablesvisitvanilla

Letter W Thanksgiving Words

warmthwishbonewheatwelcomewhipped cream

Letter X Thanksgiving Words

xenial

Letter Y Thanksgiving Words

yamsyearlyyummy

Letter Z Thanksgiving Words

zestzealzucchini

More Free Printable Thanksgiving Activities

Besides learning Thanksgiving words, kids can enjoy a variety of fun activities to celebrate the season. 

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