Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to get little hands busy with some creative turkey crafts for kids.
These fun and easy activities make the perfect Thanksgiving crafts for kids, keeping them entertained and engaged, whether at home or at school.
From colorful turkey feathers to whimsical turkey puppets, these crafts use a variety of different materials, many of which you probably already have at home. The kids will enjoy creating a variety of turkeys that can be displayed around the house!
Fall, the season of harvest and color, is the perfect time for kids to get creative with turkey crafts. As the days get shorter and the air gets crisper, little hands can take inspiration from the beautiful autumn colors to make turkeys that add a personal touch to family gatherings.
These crafts not only make festive Thanksgiving decorations, but also make learning fun by incorporating the holiday and season. Matching crafts to seasonal events keeps children engaged and creates memorable experiences.
Thanksgiving Printable Activities for Kids
Prepare to keep those tiny hands busy with our delightful compilation of Thanksgiving-themed printable activities!
These printables are not only fun and engaging, but they also offer a variety of activities that cater to different skill levels and interests.
Perfect for rainy days at home or a fun classroom activity, these printables are an excellent way to incorporate Thanksgiving into lessons and keep the kids entertained.
- I Spy Thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving This or That Questions
- Thanksgiving Word List Worksheet
- Thanksgiving Charades
- Thanksgiving Pictionary
Turkey Books for Kids
Reading stories is a wonderful way to spend quality time together, stimulating children’s imagination, enhancing their language skills, and fostering an early love for literature.
Pairing these read-alouds with craft activities, like making turkey crafts, can engage kids and deepen their connection to the story for a better learning experience.
Here are some teacher favorites that are bound to keep your little ones hooked:
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- “A Turkey for Thanksgiving” by Eve Bunting is a delightful story with a surprising twist, making it a heartwarming selection for the holiday season.
- “Run, Turkey, Run!” by Diane Mayr, a fun and energetic story that will keep the kids on the edge of their seats.
- “10 Fat Turkeys” by Tony Johnston, a hilarious counting story which is perfect for young learners.
- “Thanksgiving in the Woods” by Phyllis Alsdurf, which beautifully combines the themes of Thanksgiving, friendship, and the great outdoors.
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Benefits of Making Turkey Crafts
Engaging in turkey crafts not only allows kids to explore their creativity, but also offers a fantastic educational opportunity.
The process of assembling a turkey from different materials encourages children to think out-of-the-box and learn how to repurpose everyday materials into something fun and festive.
This hands-on learning experience can deepen their understanding of upcycling and sustainability. The intricate tasks involved in these crafts, such as painting, coloring, cutting, and gluing, help improve fine motor skills.
These activities require concentration and precision, which can enhance their hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
Overall, turkey crafts provide a creative and educational way for kids to celebrate the Thanksgiving season.
Recommended Craft Supplies
As you start to gather your materials for these delightful turkey crafts, there are a few essentials that you’ll want to have on hand.
Start with some coffee filters; they’re perfect for creating colorful turkey feathers when painted with watercolors or markers.
Speaking of paint, having an assortment of colors will help bring your crafts to life. Markers are also a great tool for adding fine details or for coloring in smaller areas.
Clothespins can be used to make standing turkeys, while toilet paper rolls serve as an excellent base for your turkey’s body.
Don’t forget to have plenty of construction paper in various colors for creating different parts of the turkey, such as the beak and wattle.
A good glue stick or some craft glue will be necessary for assembling your turkey.
Lastly, enhance the personality of your crafts with googly eyes and craft feathers for extra flair. With these supplies at your disposal, you and your children will be ready for a fun crafting session.
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More Fun Fall Activities for Kids
There’s a cornucopia of exciting fall activities for kids that extend beyond crafting. We’ve curated a list of Fall Minute to Win It games that promise a fun-filled, competitive spirit—perfect for a crisp autumn afternoon.
Our printable Roll and Color Fall dice game is another great activity for children that combines fun and math learning. Toddlers and preschoolers can also practice number recognition with our printable fall counting mats.
And for those who love the blend of art and nature, make fall tissue paper suncatchers to bring the vibrant colors of fall into your home.
These activities ensure your little ones stay engaged, entertained, and enriched throughout the season.
Easy Turkey Crafts for Kids
We've curated a delightful list of turkey crafts that are both fun and easy to create, suitable for kids of all ages.
Many of these crafts are perfect for preschool children, with simplicity and enjoyment at their core.
For older children, there are slightly more complex crafts that will challenge and engage them creatively.
These crafts serve as an ideal family activity that can be enjoyed at home, creating an atmosphere of bonding and shared joy.
Most of these crafts also find their place perfectly in a Thanksgiving art center.
Preschoolers can practice spelling their name while making this cute turkey name craft. Each letter is arranged on a feather.
Turn coffee filters and paper cups into creative turkey decorations with this fun DIY project.
Kids will have a blast tie dyeing coffee filters and painting clothespins to make adorable little turkeys.
Make this delightful turkey and create the feathers using colored popsicle sticks. Have everyone write things they are thankful for on the sticks.
Grab the template to make this adorable paper bag turkey craft. Have the kids put on a little skit using their new puppets
Create a delightful turkey suncatcher craft using a variety of tissue paper, construction paper, and the provided printable template.
Make this colorful turkey using paint, popsicle sticks, and craft feathers.
See how to use watercolor paints to make a colorful turkey craft.
Transform toilet paper tubes into cute little turkeys. Great project for young children.
This project is an excellent opportunity to teach kids about being grateful and have them write what they are thankful for on the feathers.
Upcycle a cardboard egg carton to make these little turkeys. They can hold a few treats too!
Young kids will enjoy exploring how to create a turkey using a pinecone.
This unique turkey is also a fantastic fine motor skills activity. Kids will have fun hammering the colorful golf tees to create the feathers.
Use corn husks to make this unique turkey.
Paper plate crafts are perfect for the youngest crafters. They will have a great time turning one into a turkey.
These cute turkeys are made by decorating doilies for the feathers. See the complete tutorial to make your own.
Does your child like sewing? Grab this free pattern to make a turkey out of a sock.
These cork turkeys make wonderful place card holders for your family gathering.
Decorate your holiday table with these easy bottle cap turkey napkin rings.
Create a modern design for your turkey and also use it for a writing project.
Use cupcake liners and pom poms to make these cute little turkeys. You can use them to decorate your Thanksgiving table.
Darcy is the founder of “Life With Darcy and Brian,” where she combines her love for education, board games, and crafting to create engaging learning experiences for kids. Her creative projects and writing have been featured in outlets like The Toy Insider, CafeMom, Mom.com, Parents.com, Country Living, and The Pioneer Woman.
Randi
Saturday 12th of November 2016
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