A Thanksgiving Day Craft Iowa Families Will Love
Thanksgiving in Iowa brings fields of gold and time with family. This autism-friendly Corn Cob Gratitude Craft celebrates Iowa’s agricultural roots while helping kids build creativity and fine motor skills.
At Circle City ABA, we love turning simple materials into meaningful moments of learning and connection.
Autism-Friendly Craft: Corn Cob Gratitude Craft
What You’ll Need:
- Yellow paper
- Green paper
- Glue
- Scissors
- Markers or crayons
- Stickers (optional)
Step-by-Step Directions:
- Step 1: Cut an oval “corn cob” from yellow paper.
- Step 2: Draw or color dots to look like kernels.
- Step 3: Cut out green husks and glue them behind the cob.
- Step 4: On the husks, write or draw what your child is thankful for.
Why Iowa Families Love This Craft
This project ties perfectly to the state’s harvest season. It’s sensory-friendly and encourages children to talk about gratitude while using their hands and imagination.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Circle City ABA in Iowa
Circle City ABA offers play-based ABA therapy for children aged 18 months to 17 years in the Cedar Rapids and Des Moines communities.
Contact our Iowa team today to schedule a tour or learn more about starting ABA therapy services.
