Celebrate the season of thankfulness, kindness, and teamwork with these 30 festive Thanksgiving Award Ideas for students! ?? Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary classrooms, these awards are a fun, easy way for teachers to recognize positive behavior, effort, creativity, and gratitude in a meaningful and memorable way.
Each award is themed around Thanksgiving and fall — from Kindness Turkey and Grateful Heart to Pumpkin Pie Positivity and Harvest Helper. They encourage students to show compassion, celebrate their achievements, and feel proud of the positive contributions they make in the classroom.
These awards are perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations, classroom feasts, fall parties, or gratitude-themed lessons. They also tie beautifully into SEL (social-emotional learning) activities, helping kids practice empathy, appreciation, teamwork, and kindness — all while having fun!
? What Makes These Awards Special:
30 unique Thanksgiving-themed awards for students
Encourages kindness, gratitude, compassion, and positive behavior
Perfect for classroom celebrations, bulletin boards, or end-of-week recognition
Easy to use — print, write, and present
Suitable for K–2 classrooms, homeschool, or early elementary teachers
Fun and festive titles that kids will love
? Why Teachers Love This:
Saves time with ready-to-use award ideas — no prep needed
Helps promote positive behavior and classroom community
Encourages students to practice gratitude and kindness
Works beautifully for SEL lessons, bulletin boards, or Thanksgiving events
Fun and festive awards that motivate students and celebrate their unique contributions
?? Perfect For:
Thanksgiving classroom parties & celebrations
Gratitude and kindness lessons
SEL and character education activities
Motivating students through positive reinforcement
Creating a thankful, friendly, and happy classroom environment
Make this Thanksgiving unforgettable by celebrating your students’ kindness, effort, and unique contributions — one fun award at a time! ??