![This Thanksgiving tablescape pretend play setup incorporates loose parts in a big way. It's an easy center to include in harvest celebrations.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Thanksgiving-Tablescape-Pretend-Play-576x1024.png)
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Here’s an easy Thanksgiving tablescape pretend play setup your little learners will love. It incorporates fall-colored loose parts with a few turkey and pilgrim-themed accessories.
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Supplies In The Thanksgiving Tablescape
![Turkey-themed loose parts are the highlight of this Thanksgiving play tablescape setup.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Thanksgiving-Play-Tablescape-1024x1024.jpg)
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The following supplies make this Thanksgiving tablescape a fun place to play:
- harvest disposable plates and plaque
- clear plastic glasses, dessert plates, and jars
- baking pan
- orange, yellow, and green cutlery
- gold flowers in a vase
- green, yellow, red, and orange felt balls and wooden beads
- turkey centerpieces
- miniature artificial pumpkins
- Thanksgiving cookie cutters
- Pilgrim sticker “cookies”
- turkey game pieces and wooden beads
- “Be Thankful” tea towel
- white tablecloth
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Thanksgiving Tablescape Pretend Play
Arrange supplies for this tablescape in a play kitchen on a shelf, or place them in the play stove, fridge, and cupboards. Your little learners will enjoy incorporating them into festive play.
Loose parts are always a highlight of pretend play setups. Green, yellow, orange, and red-themed felt balls and round wooden beads easily transfer from a fall play tablescape to this Thanksgiving one.
![Loose parts are the highlight of this Thanksgiving-themed dramatic play tablescape.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Thanksgiving-Dramatic-Play-768x1024.jpg)
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The turkey centerpieces were a delightful find at a party store and add color and style.
Pilgrim-themed stickers make great “cookies” when placed on a baking pan.
Turkey game pieces and wooden beads help make the play set up super special.
Themed cookie cutters are easy-to-find items that add flair.
![Turkey-themed loose parts are the highlight of this Thanksgiving tablescape pretend play setup.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Thanksgiving-Pretend-Play-1024x1024.jpg)
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Disposable plates befitting the Thanksgiving theme are included in the décor, as are artificial miniature pumpkins showcased in clear plastic glasses.
![Early learners will enjoy role-playing Thanksgiving dinner events with this festive pretend play setup.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Thanksgiving-Dinner-Pretend-Play-768x1024.jpg)
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A “Be Thankful” tea towel and harvest plaque are the finishing touches to this seasonal dramatic play center.
![This Thanksgiving tablescape dramatic play setup incorporates loose parts in a big way. It's an easy center to include in harvest celebrations.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Thanksgiving-Tablescape-Dramatic-Play-683x1024.png)
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![This Thanksgiving tablescape pretend play setup incorporates loose parts in a big way. It's an easy center to include in harvest celebrations.](https://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Thanksgiving-Tablescape-Pretend-Play-169x300.png)
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© Annette Kaminsky November 23, 2022
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