Crayons and paper tablecloths do the trick in restaurants. This Thanksgiving, try it at home. A 40-inch craft paper runner is printed with owls, turkeys, and leaves just waiting for little hands to fill them in.

Available at potterybarnkids.com, $15.

Everything is illuminated thanks to a set of six red, pastel, or rainbow DIY beeswax sheets and wicks. Kiddos roll the professional-looking pillar candles; you use them to light the meal.

Available at novanatural.com, $19.

Your elves want to help, but the last thing you need before company arrives is a mess. Set them up with artist Ellen Giggenbach’s paper sculpture kits. Bright, beautiful, and easy to assemble, the finished product doubles as a centerpiece or buffet table decoration.

Available at etsy.com, $12-$15.

If they devour their food before you’ve finished the salad course, set kiddie spots with paper placemats that double as an activity. The 25-sheet pad offers a variety of soon-to-be disguises that kids color in and pop out — while you enjoy your croutons.

Available at mysweetmuffin.com, $28.

A DIY felting wool acorn kit adds a whimsical touch to your Turkey Day table. Place one acorn on each plate or collect them in a glass bowl for an eye-catching centerpiece.

Available at etsy.com, $20.

A set of natural rubber stamps — a Christmas tree and a present — let kids make their marks on all manner of decorations. Spread out a sheet of craft paper and let them print a custom tablecloth.

Available at yellowowlworkshop.com, $13.

Adding Hanukkah sparkle is as easy as unwrapping a glittery dreidel garland. Drape it down the center of your table as a runner, or snip the metallic thread halfway between each dreidel and tie to seats as festive chair backers.

Available at landofnod.com, $25.

If you’re long on holiday spirit but short on artistic inclination, pick up a party decor package by Minted. It includes everything you need to set the scene—from customizable banners to table confetti.

Available at minted.com, $65 and up.

Love Mae’s alphabet fabric stickers turn traditional paper place cards into works of art. For an ecofriendly twist, apply letters directly to folded cloth napkins.

Available at lovemae.com, $18.

The kids won’t believe their luck — they have permission to draw all over this tablecloth. Printed to look like a giant piece of graph paper, it comes with eight wash-out markers.

Available at blueribbongeneralstore.net, $45-$55.

Pint-size guests are excited to find their names on reusable holiday place mats. The personalized mats — illustrated by artist Amy Blay — double as party favors kids can take home.

Available at landofnod.com, $18.

Made from evergreen trees, and shaped like them too, this set of modern tops is begging for an invite to your holiday party. Our plan: plant them in green play dough as a centerpiece, then let the kids have a spin after dinner.

Available at areaware.com, $12.

Get conversation going with custom napkins printed with open-ended phrases such as, “This year I am thankful for…” It’s a surefire way to help littles understand the meaning of the holiday and keep their hands clean.

Available at thestationerystudio.com, $30 for 100.

Canape plates are just the right size for small appetites, and these — with silvery Stars of David — are just the right style for a celebration of the Festival of Lights. Plus, they’re understated enough to use all year round.

Available at westelm.com, $6 each.