Thanksgiving is the perfect time to mix a little gratitude with a whole lot of movement and fun! Whether you’re a teacher trying to channel pre-holiday excitement, a therapist looking for an engaging movement warm-up, or a parent hoping to get the wiggles out before dinner — this Thanksgiving Would You Rather game is the perfect fit.
Movement breaks like this one are such an important part of the day for kids. They give little bodies and brains a chance to reset, helping improve focus, mood, and attention for whatever comes next. Incorporating movement into play also helps build coordination, balance, and self-regulation — all while keeping things lighthearted and fun.
The best part about Would You Rather games is their versatility. You can play this in so many settings:
In the classroom, use it as a whole-group brain break between lessons or after lunch.
In therapy sessions, use it as a warm-up before fine motor or table-top work to build engagement and connection.
At home, play it as a silly after-school or homework break that gets everyone moving and laughing together.
Each question below invites kids to make a choice — and instead of answering with words, they show their answer through movement! This combination of decision-making and motor activity not only gets their bodies moving but also challenges their brains to process information and respond quickly.
This Thanksgiving version is full of seasonal favorites like turkeys, pumpkin pie, and piles of crunchy leaves — all with fun movement cues that can be done in small spaces with little or no equipment.
So grab your turkey feathers, clear a little space, and get ready for some silly, active fun that brings everyone together this Thanksgiving season!
Thanksgiving Would You Rather Questions for Kids
1 – Would you rather eat pumpkin pie (spin around in a circle once) OR eat apple pie (jump up and down 3 times)?
2 – Would you rather help cook the feast (stir an imaginary pot 5 times) OR do the dishes (Clap hands 5 times)?
3 – Would you rather play in the leaves (hop on one foot 5 times) OR play football (mountain climbers 5 times)?
4 – Would you rather eat mashed potatoes (jumping jacks) OR eat turkey (waddle like a turkey)?
5 – Would you rather run in a turkey trot (run in place) OR take a nap (stretch your arms to the sky)?
6 – Would you rather eat gravy (jump) OR eat cranberry sauce (wiggle your whole body)?
7 – Would you rather have to walk like a turkey (waddle like a turkey) OR have to talk like a turkey (balance on one foot)?
8 – Would you rather play a game after dinner (boat pose) OR watch a movie after dinner (downward dog)?
9 – Would you rather chase a turkey (jumping jacks) OR be chased by a turkey (waddle like a turkey)?
10 – Would you rather eat at the kids table (run in place 5 times) OR eat at the grownups table (squat/jump 5 times)?
11 – Would you rather have feathers like a turkey (jump) OR a tail like a squirrel (wiggle your whole body)?
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How to Extend the Fun 🍂
When the giggles settle and the turkeys stop wobbling, you can take this activity even further! After a few rounds of the Would You Rather game, invite kids to:
Graph their choices! Create a simple bar graph showing how many kids chose each answer for every question — a great math and visual perception skill-builder.
Write or draw about their favorites. Have kids draw or journal about one of their “Would You Rather” choices to build writing, fine motor, and expressive language skills.
Create their own questions! Encourage kids to invent new Thanksgiving-themed “Would You Rather” ideas and matching movement prompts. It’s a perfect way to spark creativity, communication, and planning skills.
This playful game is a simple yet powerful way to mix movement, learning, and laughter—whether you’re in a classroom, therapy room, or at home. Best of all, it builds more than just physical skills: it encourages self-regulation, social connection, and emotional awareness too.
So the next time your kids need a break from the Thanksgiving chaos, gather your little turkeys, pull up the slides and get ready for a movement break they’ll be thankful for! 🦃