Thanksgiving Pin Poke Activity for Fine Motor Practice in November Push Pin Art

Looking for a calm, low-prep activity that keeps little hands busy while still building important skills?

These Thanksgiving-themed pin poke (push pin art) worksheets help students strengthen fine motor control, hand-eye coordination, and pencil grip while practicing focus and precision with adorable fall and turkey-day designs kids love.

Perfect for independent work, centers, or calm-down moments when classroom energy is running high but you still want meaningful engagement.

Just print the pages, place them on cardboard or a cork board, grab a push pin or pencil tip, and let students poke along the dotted paths to reveal their Thanksgiving pictures, one tiny poke at a time.

Perfect For

• Fine motor stations
• Thanksgiving or fall units
• Morning work or calm-down time
• Early finishers
• Sub plans
• Occupational therapy support
• Homeschool Thanksgiving themes
• Sensory or hands-on learning centers

Who Is This For

• Preschool teachers building fine motor strength and pre-writing skills
• Kindergarten teachers supporting handwriting readiness
• Homeschooling parents wanting a simple, Thanksgiving-themed hands-on activity
• Occupational therapists looking for easy fine motor reinforcement
• Camps and enrichment programs adding focused, creative holiday fun

Skills Students Practice

• Fine motor strength
• Hand-eye coordination
• Visual tracking
• Wrist and finger control
• Focus and attention
• Pre-writing readiness

Low-Prep Teacher Magic

✅ Print
✅ Place over cardboard or a cork board
✅ Poke the dots with a push pin or pencil tip

That’s it — instant fine motor practice with cozy, thankful vibes!