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turkey crafts

These 5 quick and easy turkey crafts for kids are perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall day! Made with items you likely already have at home, they are great for keeping little hands busy.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

General Craft Supplies
  • 1 pack Construction Paper Assorted fall colors (brown, red, orange, yellow)
  • 1 bottle Craft Glue
  • 1 pair Kid-friendly Scissors
  • 1 pack Googly Eyes Various sizes
  • 1 set Markers or Crayons
Optional Supplies for Specific Crafts
  • 5 pieces Pinecones For pinecone turkeys
  • 5 bags Paper Lunch Bags For paper bag puppets
  • 1 roll Toilet Paper Rolls For stand-up turkeys

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Gather all your craft supplies on a clear workspace. This may include construction paper, glue, scissors, googly eyes, and any found objects like pinecones or paper rolls.
  2. Choose which turkey craft you'd like to make first. Options include handprint turkeys, paper bag turkeys, pinecone turkeys, or toilet paper roll turkeys.
Handprint Turkey Craft
  1. Trace your child's hand on a piece of brown construction paper and cut it out. This will form the turkey's body.
  2. On red, orange, and yellow construction paper, trace and cut out several more handprints. These will be the turkey's colorful feathers.
  3. Glue the colored handprint feathers to the back of the brown handprint body, fanning them out.
  4. Add googly eyes to the thumb part of the brown handprint. Cut a small orange triangle for the beak and a red wattle from paper, then glue them into place.
  5. Use markers to draw legs and feet on your handprint turkey.

Notes

Adult supervision is recommended for young children when using scissors and glue. These crafts are a wonderful way to teach children about Thanksgiving and gratitude.