What are some staples of fall? Orange leaves, acorns, a spikey pinecone and of course turkeys!
I am so excited to share this fun paper turkey craft is a fabulous thankful paper craft for kids of all ages especially kindergartners and preschoolers.
You can use this as part of your mission to teach kids about being thankful to God for everything in life at all times of the year.
Using my turkey template you can easily create a cut and paste turkey craft with you toddlers today!
Having a variety of easy construction paper crafts for toddlers on hand will provide you with ample options to keep your kids’ hands and minds busy.
This preschool printable turkey craft can be used in a variety of ways. Be sure to take a peak at all of the easy crafting ideas we utilize this fun turkey craft with!
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Cut and Paste Turkey Craft for Kids with Free Turkey Template
Ideas for Preschool Thankful Turkey Craft
1. Cut Out Elementary Turkey Project
You can use this cut out thankful turkey craft for a fall-themed art project for 4th grade, toddlers, kindergartners, and older kids.
This fun and easy template will provide you with a craft art project for any age group. All of your kids will love this crafty morning making these adorable turkey projects!
2. Make Turkey Treats
You don’t have to have a roast turkey to have a delicious turkey treat.
Snag up these adorable fun fall cookie cutters first and make yummy cookies!
3. Construction Paper Turkey Shape Crafts
This turkey craft can be included with your thankful crafts and feather crafts during the colder days of the year.
With my simple cut out printable template, your toddlers will enjoy making this simple DiY paper decoration with construction paper.
4. Paper Bag Turkey Fun
I just love using paper bag crafts for kids any chance I can.
You can easily use my preschool thankful turkey craft as part of your paper bag art days in the classroom or at home.
Gather up those old paper bags to make a thankful turkey puppet. Simply glue your cut out printable onto the bag!
5. Turkey Place Settings
If you are looking for a fun way to spruce up your kitchen table, place cards or place settings are a great way to do that.
Why not make some your kids will be shaking their turkey tail feathers for?!
First you will cut out all of the shapes from the turkey template, have your little one put them together and then put it either inside a sheet protector or you can really make them last by laminating them.
The secret is to just leave it as is and not cut out the shape.
6. Paper Plate Turkey Craft
After you and your little ones cut out the turkey template, instead of gluing the pieces together, glue them to a paper plate instead. Add a Popsicle stick to the back and you have a fun turkey themed puppet!
You could even snag up some craft feathers at your local hobby store and glue them on top the printed ones. This will really help make your turkey puppet pop!
7. Easy Paper Turkey Fall Decorations
Using my preschool turkey craft and other fall-themed crafts for kids, you can create a variety of easy paper decorations.
Print our free printable fall leaves with this turkey craft and your cute little turkeys will have a great time decorating the house full of their fun fall decorations.
Have your toddlers make the body of this turkey and other handprint crafts with toilet paper rolls as stands to display on your mantle during autumn.
8. Coffee Filter Turkey Crafts
Lastly, you can use my preschool thankful turkey craft as part of your coffee filter crafts day with kids.
The coffee filters could work as a beautiful feather design on your turkey template once you’ve cut out the printable and are ready to color and decorate your beautiful thankful craft.
These are just a few of my ideas to use this easy preschool printable turkey craft with your kids.
I hope that my list of ideas has helped you determine how you’ll include my thankful turkey into your current art activities this year.
Turkey Craft Tutorial
How to Make a Paper Turkey Craft
Get ready for a gobble-tastic adventure that’ll spark creativity and fine motor skills in your little ones! Kick things off by downloading and printing the turkey template on some sturdy paper—no flimsy stuff here! Hand over child-safe scissors, glue sticks, and a rainbow of coloring goodies like crayons or markers, and let the turkey transformation begin!
First, let the coloring frenzy commence! Splash those turkey pieces with all the autumn colors you can muster. Encourage the kiddos to go wild and mix up shades for a turkey that’s one-of-a-kind! Once the masterpiece is colored to perfection, it’s snip-snip time! Carefully cut along those dotted lines to free the turkey’s body, feathers, beak, and feet.
Now comes the fun part: assembly time! Slather some glue on those feathers and stick 'em to the turkey’s back in a fabulous fan shape! Don’t forget to pop on the beak and feet to give your turkey some personality. For the grand finale, bling it out with googly eyes or a cheerful face!
This crafty caper isn’t just a blast; it also makes for a delightful Thanksgiving decoration or a heartfelt handmade gift. Showcase your finished turkeys around the house or use them to jazz up your festive table. Happy crafting and may your turkeys be as bright as your imaginations!
Materials
- Printable Build-A-Turkey Template
- Colored Cardstock or Construction Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Colored Pencils
- Markers
- Crayons
Instructions
First, start off by printing our turkey template and gathering the necessary supplies like glue and scissors.
Cut out all of the parts of your new turkey friend.
Next, glue the cute little legs to your turkey craft body.
Then, glue on your turkey's feathers on your new friend.
After that, you will glue on the eyes.
Finally, glue on the beak and the wattle.
Now your fun turkey craft friend is all finished!
More Options to Choose:
- You can print the blank version and trace the cut outs on card stock paper for a sturdier turkey your younger kids will love,
- Print the color version for a simple and easy rainy day craft or,
Print the blank version and use it as a fun coloring sheet activity and then glue the pieces together.
Notes
This works better with cardstock paper, but any type of paper will do.
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Here’s Where You Get the TURKEY TEMPLATE
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I don’t see how to print the template – I’ve tried clicking on a few images but nothing happens. Is there a link?
Hi Angela! Go ahead and fill out the form so you can email it to yourself. I hope this helps!
where do i find the download for the turkey
Hi Trudy! You’ll want to fill out the form so you can email it to yourself. I hope this helps!
please send template
Hi Jill!
We resent the templates, please check your email and let us know if you received it. Thank you and happy crafting!