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This post has 40 awesome turkey craft ideas that you will want to make with the little turkeys in your home this year.
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There is still plenty of time to get your Thanksgiving crafting on before the big day. If you’re looking for fun and easy turkey crafts, you’ll be sure to find some in this round-up.
From hand print turkeys, to variations of paper plate turkeys and toilet paper roll turkeys, here are 40 of the BEST turkey crafts to get you inspired for Thanksgiving!
40 Thanksgiving Turkey Crafts for Kids
This Easy Paper Plate Turkey Craft is a fan favorite around here. It was so simple to put together and our boys loved getting to make their turkeys their own!
Hand Print Paper Roll Turkey by The Joy of Sharing is another that is simple to put together with supplies that you already have on hand. We love that the paper roll allows you to easily set it up on a counter for a fun little Thanksgiving decoration!
We are love the creative freedom that a good mosaic craft activity provides! This Mosaic Turkey Craft by School Time Snippets is a fun Thanksgiving themed take on it that your kids will love.
Similarly, this Button Turkey Craft by Crafts by Ria is simple to put together and lets kids create their own patterns and designs with buttons for the turkey feathers.
Paper Bag Turkeys by Simple Everyday Mom make for fun turkey puppets that you can use to play after creating. Have your kids create their own turkey stories and adventures to keep the fun going with this one.
Capture your kids’ handprints this season with these Colorful Hand Print Turkeys by Simple Everyday Mom are easy and fun to put together. Capture your kids’ handprints this season with these
Coffee Filter Turkey Craft by Darcy & Brian is a fun science experiment and turkey craft all in one! Kids will love to watch the colors spread on the coffee filter before adding a clothes pin to create these sweet turkeys!
Cardboard & Toilet Paper Roll Turkeys by Pink Stripey Socks are another sweet take on paper roll turkeys that end up looking so cute!
A wearable turkey! These Paper Plate Turkey Hats by Pink Stripey Socks are a fun way to dress up for the season!
Turkey Feather Name Activity by Growing Book by Book is a great activity for kids who are learning letters and how to spell their names.
Turkey Themed Fine Motor Activity by Fun Learning for Kids reminds me of a themed and DIY version this fun sorting toy. I love that you can play with the feathers again and again!
Simple Hand Print Turkeys by Simple Fun for Kids are perfect if you want to quick, easy craft this Thanksgiving. It really doesn’t get any more classic than this.
Of course, you can also spice it up a little bit by letting kids paint each of their fingers a different color to make Colorful Hand Print Turkeys like Simple Fun for Kids did in this post!
Edventures with Kids had a great idea to bring nature inside with this rock and acorn Handmade Turkey Puzzle. I know I cannot be the only one whose kids love bringing nature finds indoors. This is the perfect use of all those treasures!
Simple Turkey Craft by My Bored Toddler is great for kids of all ages. Just grab some paper strips and start making your turkey feathers!
This Hand Print Paper Roll Turkey by Kori at Home could not be more simple. Grab a paper roll and cut out those sweet handprints!
More Paper Plate Turkey Crafts
All of these next ideas have one thing in common: a paper plate! Paper plates are one of our very favorite craft supplies to have on hand because of how versatile they are. We love non-coated, very plain paper plates for crafts.
Cardboard Paper Roll Turkey by Non-Toy Gifts is a creative take on the traditional paper roll turkey. We love the use of patterned paper to make simple semi-circle feathers!
Another crafty decoration for kids to make this Thanksgiving, this Footprint Turkey Wreath by Non-Toy Gifts will go in the keepsake bin after the holiday.
You could use stickers or paper to create the feather on this Paper Plate Turkey Wreath by Non-Toy Gifts.
This Yarn & Paper Plate Turkey is a fun way to practice those lacing and hand-sewing skills using yarn to make the feathers!
This Pilgrim Turkey by Non-Toy Gifts is a fun way to tie in a quick history lesson about the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving Day.
Adding a paper cup helps make this Paper Cup Turkey ready for display on your shelf or table all season long!
Thankful Turkey Feathers by Non-Toy Gifts will help kids remember to practice gratitude by writing something that they are thankful for on each of their turkey’s feathers.
The big, round googly eyes are everything for this Painted Leaf Turkey by Non-Toy Gifts. I mean, how cute?
Your kids will love watching the watercolors spread with this Turkey Salt Painting craft by Natural Beach Living. My boys absolutely loved when we did salt painting and they are hoping that we get to do this one this year!
I love everything about this Watercolor Turkey by Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds. It’s a perfect way to give kids the supplies and the idea for the project as well as the freedom to make it their own. This would make a special keepsake.
Egg Carton Turkey and Treat Box by Red Ted Art is a fun multi-purpose craft to do with kids this year. Kids will love to have a little treat after their hard work creating.
I don’t know about you, but my kids LOVE a craft that they can play with afterwards. If yours are the same, be sure to make this Paper Turkey Finger Puppet by Red Ted Art!
Who doesn’t love a good collage? Be sure to grab whatever mixed paper, buttons, feathers, etc and get to crafting to make these Cardboard Collage Turkeys by Red Ted Art.
Paper Plate and Cardboard Turkeys by Red Ted Art are another take on the paper plate turkey, but the addition of the cardboard makes a sturdy, 3-D face for your turkey.
The use of doilies make these sweet Doily Turkeys by I Heart Crafty Things so fancy!
T is for Turkey Finger Painting by Sixth Bloom is a fun multi-use turkey craft. It’s perfect for practicing letters and the finger print dots make it an excellent fine motor activity for young kids.
Remember our Shape Monsters craft? These Shape Turkeys by Messy Little Monster are a fun, similar idea perfect for the holiday.
How beautiful are the colors on this Coffee Filter and Paper Plate Turkey by Messy Little Monster?! A fun color science, holiday themed craft that your kids will love.
This Color Matching Turkey Activity by Messy Little Monster is perfect for little hands and minds that are learning colors. Grab some dot stickers and instructions from Messy Little Monster’s site and you’ll be good to go!
Help the turkey avoid being on the Thanksgiving table with this Disguise a Turkey Activity and Printable by Mama Smiles. It’s a perfect activity for this fun read-aloud book!
Yogurt Cup Turkeys by School Time Snippets are a great way to turn your recyclables into something new!
Craft Stick Feather Turkey by The Joy of Sharing is another simple craft that can easily be used as a toy afterwards. Where will you take your craft stick turkey puppet?
I’ve got to be honest, I’m usually not a slime person. But, if it’s seasonally themed and as presented as adorably as this Fluffy Thanksgiving Turkey Slime by Little Bins for Little Hands, I think I could be convinced. I mean how can you say no to that sweet turkey face?
Simple Thanksgiving Turkey Paper Craft and Template is one that we have done several times here! For extra writing practice and practice showing gratitude, we’ll often take time to write a few things we are thankful for on each of Mr. Turkey’s feathers. I’ve included a template to make your own, too!
Which of these are your favorites? If you make any of these turkey crafts this Thanksgiving, I’d love to hear about it!
Remember, crafting with kids does not need to be perfect to be fun. Enjoy it!
Happy Thanksgiving!
