Thanksgiving Thankful Turkey Craft for Kids Free Printable
Thanksgiving is a special time to reflect on all the things we’re grateful for. What better way to celebrate the season than with a fun and engaging activity for the kids? Our Thankful Turkey Craft is a great way for younger children and older kids to express their gratitude while developing fine motor skills.
How to Create a Thanksgiving Thankful Turkey
This easy Thanksgiving craft is perfect for classroom use, personal use, or even as a new family tradition during the holiday season.
Materials Needed
- Printable Thankful Turkey Template
- Construction Paper or Regular Paper
- Scissors
- Glue Sticks
- Markers or Crayons (different colors)
- Optional: Cardstock Paper for durability
- Optional: Real Turkey Feathers
Instructions
- Download the Free Printable: Get your Thankful Turkey Template by clicking the download link at the bottom of this post.
- Print the Template: Print the template on regular paper or cardstock paper for a sturdier turkey.
- Color and Cut: Let the kids color the turkey body and tail feathers in vibrant colors*. Encourage them to use their creativity!
- Write What You’re Thankful For: On each tail feather, have the children write down different things they are thankful for. This can include family members, friends, pets, or anything else that makes them happy.
- Assemble the Turkey: Help the kids cut out the turkey body and tail feathers. Use glue sticks to attach the tail feathers to the back of the turkey body.
- Display Your Thankful Turkey: Show off the adorable turkeys by displaying them on a Thanksgiving bulletin board or at the dinner table.
An additional option* is to use construction paper and make your own feathers to add to the tail of the turkey of your choice! The older kid-colored version has holes you can poke real turkey feathers through if you want to opt for that as well!
Why This Craft is Perfect for Thanksgiving
This cute Thanksgiving craft is not only an easy activity but also a great idea for teaching kids the true meaning of Thanksgiving.
It’s suitable for kindergarten students to middle school kids, making it a versatile option for various skill levels. Plus, it’s a fun way to keep the little ones entertained while preparing for Thanksgiving dinner.
Benefits of the Thankful Turkey Craft
- Encourages Gratitude: Helps children reflect on what they are thankful for.
- Develops Fine Motor Skills: Cutting and gluing improve hand-eye coordination.
- Engaging and Fun: Kids enjoy creating their own turkey and decorating it.
- Perfect for Classroom Use: A great activity for teachers to include in their lesson plans.
Download Your Free Template
Ready to get started? Click the download link below to get your free Thankful Turkey Template and start this fun Thanksgiving craft today!
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Our Thankful Turkey Craft is an excellent activity for the Thanksgiving season.
Whether for classroom use, at home with the whole family, or as part of a Thanksgiving bulletin board display, this fun Thanksgiving craft will be a hit with kids of all ages.
Gather your materials, print the free template, and let the gratitude-filled fun begin!
