If you are having guests for Thanksgiving this year or setting a festive table for your family, everyone can join in the preparation—and have fun working as a team. To make the process a little less stressful, we provide a list of ways kids can chip in with Thanksgiving help!
And even though they might groan, getting kids involved in holiday preparation is a great way to make them feel like a valuable part of the family.
Ages 5-9:
- Picking up toys and keeping family room tidy
- Setting the table. Download iMOM’s Formal Table Place Setting Chart and Everyday Table Place Setting Chart
- Helping with holiday baking (stirring, decorating, etc.)
- Folding napkins
- Creating table decorations or centerpiece
- Creating place cards
- Preparing iMOM’s Give Thanks game
Ages 10-15:
- Polishing silverware
- Serving food
- Clearing the table
- Helping with cooking, baking, and food prep
- Taking out the trash
- Peeling vegetables, simple food prep
- Washing dishes
- Vacuuming, cleaning, dusting
- Yard work, raking leaves
- Washing dishes
- Planning activities for before/or after the meal
Ages 16-Adults:
- Running errands, picking up last-minute ingredients
- Cooking and overseeing kitchen helpers
- Washing dishes
- Ironing table linens
- Preparing guest rooms
- Babysitting or entertaining younger siblings
What’s your favorite way to get your kids involved? Tell us their ages too!
