Thanksgiving would you rather questions for kids to print

These 60 Thanksgiving would you rather questions give kids a fun way to join the holiday conversation. Take turns reading a question at the dinner table, and ask everyone to give one reason for their answer.

The questions suit children ages 5 and up, including elementary school students who enjoy silly choices and family conversations. Younger children can join by pointing to their preferred answer. There are questions about Thanksgiving food, the parade, family visits and the things everyone feels grateful for.

How to play Thanksgiving would you rather

You don't need a board, game pieces or a complicated set of rules. One person reads a question aloud, and everyone chooses between the two options. The fun part comes next: each person gives one reason for their choice.

Try playing during the meal, while everyone waits for dessert, or in the car on the way to a family gathering. Give children a little time to think. There isn't a correct answer, and changing your mind after hearing someone else's explanation is perfectly fine.

For children under 5, read both choices slowly and let them point to the one they like. You can repeat the question or use a picture to help them understand the choices. Older siblings can take turns being the question reader.

Play with 2 or more people.
Read one Thanksgiving question at a time.
Everyone picks one answer.
Each player gives one reason.
Let the next person read the following question.

Thanksgiving food would you rather questions

Food questions are usually an easy way to get children talking. Almost everyone has a favorite Thanksgiving dish, and some of the choices are funny enough to get the whole table laughing. Ask kids to explain their picks, especially when they have to choose between two family favorites.

Here are 20 questions about turkey dinner, sweet treats and those much-loved leftovers.

Would you rather eat pumpkin pie or apple pie for Thanksgiving dessert?
Would you rather have mashed potatoes or sweet potato casserole?
Would you rather eat turkey with gravy or turkey with cranberry sauce?
Would you rather have stuffing with every meal or mashed potatoes with every meal?
Would you rather eat a giant slice of pumpkin pie or three tiny slices of different pies?
Would you rather have Thanksgiving dinner for breakfast or breakfast for Thanksgiving dinner?
Would you rather eat only dinner rolls or only cornbread for the holiday?
Would you rather make a mountain of mashed potatoes or a mountain of macaroni and cheese?
Would you rather have an extra helping of stuffing or an extra helping of turkey?
Would you rather eat cranberry sauce shaped like a turkey or mashed potatoes shaped like a pumpkin?
Would you rather have pumpkin pie with whipped cream or apple pie with vanilla ice cream?
Would you rather eat Thanksgiving leftovers for three days or have a completely different dinner every night?
Would you rather make your own mini pies or decorate Thanksgiving cookies?
Would you rather eat a turkey sandwich or a stuffing sandwich the day after Thanksgiving?
Would you rather have a giant bowl of popcorn or a giant bowl of dinner rolls?
Would you rather eat green bean casserole or roasted carrots?
Would you rather have a Thanksgiving cake shaped like a turkey or a pie shaped like a giant leaf?
Would you rather drink apple cider or hot chocolate after Thanksgiving dinner?
Would you rather eat dessert before dinner or have two desserts after dinner?
Would you rather create a new Thanksgiving recipe or eat your family's traditional meal?

Turkey and Thanksgiving parade questions

Now for the silly ones. These questions bring in giant parade balloons, dancing turkeys and some rather unusual holiday adventures. They're especially good for younger school-age children who enjoy making up funny explanations.

Let everyone get creative with their answers. A child who chooses to ride a giant turkey might have a very good reason for it!

Would you rather ride on a giant turkey balloon or a giant pumpkin balloon in the parade?
Would you rather wear a turkey costume or dress like a giant slice of pumpkin pie?
Would you rather teach a turkey to dance or teach a turkey to sing?
Would you rather have a talking turkey as a pet or a dancing turkey as a neighbor?
Would you rather march in the Thanksgiving parade or watch it from the front row?
Would you rather see a giant dinosaur balloon or a giant dragon balloon in the parade?
Would you rather have a turkey deliver your Thanksgiving invitations or a squirrel deliver them?
Would you rather make a turkey craft or build a giant parade float?
Would you rather have a turkey that tells jokes or a turkey that tells bedtime stories?
Would you rather spend Thanksgiving morning watching the parade or helping prepare dinner?
Would you rather have turkey feathers for hair or a pumpkin-shaped nose for Thanksgiving?
Would you rather dance with a turkey or race a turkey across the backyard?
Would you rather have a giant turkey balloon in your bedroom or a giant pumpkin balloon in your living room?
Would you rather decorate a turkey with colorful feathers or give a turkey a funny hat?
Would you rather spend Thanksgiving in a house full of turkeys or a house full of friendly squirrels?

Family, travel and holiday traditions

Thanksgiving can look different from one family to another. Some children travel to visit grandparents, some host relatives at home, and others enjoy a quiet meal with their closest family members.

These 15 questions give children a chance to talk about their favorite holiday traditions. You might hear an answer that gives your family a new idea for next year.

Would you rather celebrate Thanksgiving at grandma's house or host everyone at your own home?
Would you rather take a long road trip to visit family or fly to see them?
Would you rather help decorate the Thanksgiving table or help cook dinner?
Would you rather spend Thanksgiving with all your cousins or all your grandparents?
Would you rather play board games after dinner or watch a family movie?
Would you rather have Thanksgiving outdoors with a picnic or indoors around a big table?
Would you rather help make the family dessert or choose the holiday music?
Would you rather visit a farm on Thanksgiving morning or take a walk in the park?
Would you rather start a new family Thanksgiving tradition or keep every old tradition?
Would you rather have a Thanksgiving sleepover with your cousins or a family game night?
Would you rather help set the table for 20 people or wash all the dishes afterward?
Would you rather travel somewhere snowy for Thanksgiving or somewhere warm and sunny?
Would you rather take family photos before dinner or play a group game after dinner?
Would you rather have Thanksgiving dinner in your backyard or in a cozy cabin?
Would you rather invite a new friend to Thanksgiving dinner or visit a relative you haven't seen in a long time?

Thanksgiving gratitude questions for kids

The holiday is a good time to slow down and talk about what makes children feel happy and cared for. These last 10 questions move away from silly food choices and give everyone a chance to share something personal.

Don't rush this part. A child's answer might be a favorite toy, a family member, a teacher or something as small as playing outside after school. Accept the little answers. They often tell you plenty.

Would you rather say thank you to your teacher or your best friend?
Would you rather give someone a homemade gift or write them a thank-you letter?
Would you rather spend a whole day helping someone or receive a surprise gift?
Would you rather share your favorite toy with a friend or share your favorite snack?
Would you rather tell everyone one thing you love about your family or one thing you love about your home?
Would you rather make a gratitude tree with your family or create a jar filled with thankful notes?
Would you rather thank someone who makes you laugh or someone who helps you learn?
Would you rather spend an afternoon with someone you miss or make a new friend?
Would you rather give a big hug to someone you love or make them a special card?
Would you rather tell your family what made you happy this year or hear what made them happy?

Print the Thanksgiving questions as game cards

You can print this collection and use it throughout Thanksgiving Day. Cut the questions into individual strips, fold them in half and place them in a bowl. Each person draws one question when it's their turn. This works well when children want to participate but don't feel comfortable reading in front of everyone.

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I would print the questions on thicker paper if you plan to reuse the cards next year. Keep the food questions together, put the silly turkey choices in another pile, and save the gratitude questions for a quieter moment after dinner. You can also let the children decorate the backs of the cards with crayons before cutting them out.

Put the finished cards in a small envelope or Thanksgiving basket. Next year, bring them back to the table and see if anyone changes their answers.

Questions parents ask

What age are Thanksgiving would you rather questions for?

These questions work best for children ages 5 and up. Younger children can join by pointing to their favorite choice while an adult reads the questions aloud.

How do you play would you rather at Thanksgiving dinner?

One person reads a question and everyone chooses one of the two answers. Ask each player to give one reason for their choice before moving to the next question.

Can I print Thanksgiving would you rather questions as cards?

Yes. Print the questions, cut them into individual strips and put them in a bowl. Children can take turns drawing and reading a card during dinner or after dessert.