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20+ Turkey Crafts for Thanksgiving

November 16, 2020

We are rapidly approaching “Turkey Season” and all things Thanksgiving. There are so many fabulous Thanksgiving Crafts and activities out there, but today, I decided to focus on the Thanksgiving Turkey for you! Gobble gobble. The turkey is such a great craft theme for kids at Thanksgiving and there are lots of different turkey crafts for you to choose from. I particularly like those crafts that combing the humble turkey with some thangfulness or additional educational opportunities.

Anyway, before I waffle on, why not explore these wonderful Turkey Crafts?! We have over 20 to choose from!

We also have some great Leaf Crafts – many of which would be wonderful for Thanksgiving too – for you to check out!

20 Thanksgiving Turkey Crafts for Kids. These are all simply delightful! Plus a bonus resource of books and craft kits

Check out our special Thanksgiving PRINTABLE bundle over on Teacher’s Pay Teacher’s. Great value and quick and easy access to activities to keep kids busy!

Collage of Thankgiving Crafts for KidsClick for info!

Thanksgiving Turkey Crafts for Kids:

From Egg Carton to Thankful Turkey a super duper cute upcycled project, getting the kids think about what they are thankful for

Cutest little Egg Carton Turkey – discuss what you are thankful for as you make it!

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Cute and easy Turkey Corner Bookmark – pops over the edge of your book and keeps your place safe!

Love this Cardboard Turkey Craft!

Easy Pine Cone Turkey. Make the most of those vibrant Fall Leaves for Thanksgiving

Gorgeous Leaf and Pine Cone Turkeys! Those leaves look stunning!

Toilet Paper Roll Turkey

Flex those fine motor skills with this lovely and tactile Pipe Cleaner Turkey craft! Love that it uses a Toilet Paper Roll as a base!

Thanksgiving Place Card Ideas so cute

And here is a smaller Leaf Cork Turkey version – perfect as Place Cards on a Thanksgiving Table!

Super quick and easy (and oh so cute) paper turkey finger puppet! Isn’t it fun? Love those crazy googly eyes!!!

Easy Paper Plate Turkey Craft

Fun with Blot Painting, paper plates and turkeys. Create these vibrant paper plate turkeys with preschoolers. Just adorable!

Easy Paper Plate Turkey

Adorable and Easy Paper Plate Turkey Craft! Love those firey colours!

Printable Turkey Cones – these are fabulous as party hats, toys or place settings! Make them simpe or complicated (just a cone or cone with feathers and hat!). Your call!

Turkey Cootie Catchers – lots of variations to choose from (including a Pligrim too)!

Printable Turkey Craft

Here is another cute printable turkey craft – turn your favourite snacks into Thanksgiving Snacks with this free printable from Fun Crafts Kids!

Paper Quilled Turkey Cards

Pom Pom Color Match Turkeys – by Montessori from the Heart

And this fab Paper Plate ABC Turkey activity also by Montessori from the Heart

Turkey Crafts for Thanksgiving - love this footprint turkey so sweet!

Footprint Turkey Craft – a perfect Thanksgiving idea for toddlers and preschoolers

Handprint turkey

And where there is a Footprint Turkey.. there is also a fabulous HANDPRINT Turkey Card Idea! Love that each finger is painted a different colour.

fingerprint turkey craft for thanksgiving

Similarly.. where there is a handprint turkey craft… there is also a super cute FINGERPRINT Turkey Card!

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Do love the idea of this FAMILY handprint turkey too! So sweet!

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Similarly these Thumbprint Turkeys Napkin Rings make a wonderful craft too!

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This Thanks Giving Activity – Turkey Bowling – Really made me giggle! How fun.

turkey craft for thanksgiving and preschoolers

A great paper plate turkey craft AND colour matching activity. 2 in 1, perfect!

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And another variation on the adorable Paper Plate Turkey Craft!

paper plate turkey hat craft for kids

And of course we always needed a DIY Turkey Hat, right? And always great to make it a Paper Plate Turkey. Don’t have a paper plate…?

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… how about THIS Turkey Hat Craft. Love it!

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Love this Coffee Filter Turkey Craft – we always enjoy working on coffee filters, so pretty!

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And these are some super arty, upcycled turkeys created in the classroom! One lovelier than the next!

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We have some cute Origami Turkeys!

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Cute Cupcake Liner Turkeys

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And something for the “older kids” (aka us parents!!), if you love to crochet, you will adore these Crochet Turkey Coasters!

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Here are some great PLACEMAT “Thankfulness” Turkey printabls. Great idea for keeping kids calm and busy!

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…and whilst on the topic of printables.. here is a GORGEOUS Turkey Coloring Page for Grown Ups! The Leaf Mandala is stunning as well!

More Thanks Giving Printables Hhere!

paint-chip-turkey crafts for kids

Finally, we have a TP Roll Turkey Craft – and love the clever use of paint chip cards!

gratitude turkey craft

Similarly we have these TP Roll Turkeys but with some gratitude feathers too..

Wine-Cork-Turkey-Decorations-for-Thanksgiving

Maybe you should make these Wine Cork Turkeys AFTER your celebrations.. having said that, they would make cute place markers!

turkey craft with leaves and pinecones

Love this more “temporary” Turkey Craft – using all sorts of different natural materials!

pinecone turkeys

And there are lots of variations on the wonderful pinecone turkey!

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Similarly I love this scrap ribbon turkey. Just fabulous!

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Or the pinecone thankful turkeys!

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Turkey Table Favors

turkey diy dress up costumes

This turkey t-shirt has been a long standing favourite of mine!

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Oooh and a cute little EOS Turkey Printable Gift too!

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Super cute Turkey Treat!

Check out my friend’s fab list of Thanksgiving Crafts too!

And here is a great set of resources for other Thanks Giving Preparations – be it story time or party time! (Contains affiliate links)

TURKEY STORIES & PICTURES BOOK:

  • Turkey Trouble (US)
  • The Very Stuffed Turkey (US)
  • 10 Fat Turkeys (US)
  • 5 Silly Turkeys (US)
  • Baby Bright – Happy Thanksgiving (US)

THANKSGIVING COLORING BOOKS

  • Happy Turkey Day – Thanksgiving Kids Coloring Book (US)
  • Autumn and Thanksgiving Coloring Book (Kids) (US)
  • Adult Coloring Book: Wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday Coloring Book For Relaxation and Fun (US)
  • Adult Coloring Book: Thanksgiving Mandalas (US)
  • Thankful For: Intricate Coloring Book For Adults, Thankfulness Edition (US)

TURKEY CRAFT KITS

  • Thanksgiving turkey craft kit (US)
  • Pinecone and foam craft kit (US)
  • Turkey Magnet craft kit (US)
  • Turkey Clothespin Magnet craft kit (US)
  • Thanksgiving Turkey Doorknob Hanging sign (US)
  • Make-A-Turkey Sticker Set (US)
  • 2 Autumn Sticker Set Books & Ink Stamps (US)

We also have 20+ FABULOUS Leaf Crafts – many of which would be wonderful for Thanksgiving too:

20 Wonderful Leaf Crafts for Autumn - so many beautiful ideas here. Perfect for celebrating autumn or incorporating into your Thanksgiving decor and activities

Finally.. here is a great “Left Over Turkey Recipes” resource!

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  1. Amanda says

    October 29, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    Thank you Maggy! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Red Ted Art says

      October 30, 2015 at 4:08 pm

      My pleasure! And thanks for pinning!!

      Reply

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