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Before we get started with our fun turkey crafts and activities, let’s learn a little bit more about these animals.
7 Fun Turkey Facts for Kids
It’s time to check out some interesting facts about turkeys. Or did you already know?
- Only male turkeys gobble.
- Wild turkeys can fly
- Wild turkeys sleep in trees.
- Did you know that they can change colors?
- Their poop determines if they’re male or female.
- Turkeys can see better than humans.
Turkeys make various sounds such as “purrs,” “yelps,” and “kee-kees,”. But the famous “gobble” call is only done during mating season by males.
It’s a myth that turkeys can’t fly, but wild turkeys have been known to fly up to 55 mph in short bursts.
Domesticated turkeys unfortunately can not fly, since they are heavier in weight.
Turkeys spend most of their time on the ground, but when it’s time to sleep, wild turkeys fly up into trees.
This is because they can’t see well at night. To protect themselves from predators, they roost at dusk and fly down at dawn.
The head of the turkey can change its color. By changing their color you can tell a turkey’s emotions. They can change from red to blue to white, depending on how excited or calm they are.
One way to find out if a turkey is male or female is by checking its droppings. A male’s poop is shaped like the letter J, while the female’s is more spiral-shaped.
Another surprising fact about turkeys is that they have three times better vision than humans. They can also see in color, and their eyesight covers 270 degrees.
These and more turkey facts can be found here.
Turkey Books for Kids
Turkey Crafts for Kids
Thanksgiving is around the corner. For this special holiday, here are some great turkey craft ideas for kids.
Our list includes everything from printables, and turkey activity ideas, to turkey crafts for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners.
Let’s get started.
Turkey Crafts for Toddlers
Let’s start off with our turkey activities for toddlers.
These turkey projects are easy enough for them to manage by themselves and will bring a lot of fun with them.
DIY Toddler Turkey Crafts
First, start off with this easy paper bag craft.
It is super easy to turn a plain paper lunch bag into a turkey. Don't you think?
You could also let your toddlers help decorate your Thanksgiving table.
Simply turn a squash into a ground turkey together.
Which toddler doesn't like balloons?
Let them make their own turkey balloon. Blow it up with helium and attach a string to it.
With these easy steps your toddler will have their own turkey pet for Thanksgiving.
Next, try this easy cork turkey project with your toddler.
All you need is a cork, a cupcake liner, and some googly eyes.
Might you have these items already at home?
Afterward, why not turn a clothe pin into a turkey with the help of feathers?
It is such an easy motor skill activity. You should give it a try!
My children love painting with forks. It is such a fun but simple activity with stunning results.
Go check it out here.
Instead of a fork, you can also use a dish brush. Both results are adorable.
Turkey Crafts for Preschoolers
Preschoolers can already be challenged to improve their motor skills. They will enjoy these turkey preschool crafts.
Thanksgiving Preschool Turkey Crafts
Now we arrived at our preschool crafts.
Let's check out first this fun kiss turkey craft. Your children will love to eat them up.
I personally love this colorful turkey paper plate craft idea.
A splash of color in your life never harms!
This turkey craft is declared a Thanksgiving craft but it looks more like a Christmas ornament craft to me.
What do you think? Would you hang up these DIY turkey ornaments on your Christmas tree?
With the help of stir sticks, you can create these stunning turkey crafts with your preschoolers.
Find out how it works here.
Your students or own kids might also enjoy these paper plate turkeys.
Why not try these before Thanksgiving to give home?
Finger puppets are always fun to craft and play with.
Go check out this turkey tutorial next.
If you prefer to craft with handprints, then this paper plate craft might be a good alternative for you.
It is a great turkey fine motor skill activity for sure!
Next, you could try these simple paper turkeys.
Use googly eyes and orange paper to give your turkey out of paper a face.
With help of colorful paper stripes, this DIY turnkey comes alive.
Get your free printable here and let's start crafting.
In case you are looking for a craft to put in your Thanksgiving treats then this turkey bucket is the right fit for you.
It will go well with all your fall candy.
Did you collect some pine cones on your last walk?
Here is a great use for them. Turn them into turkeys and decorate your Thanksgiving table for them.
Coffee filters are also great craft supplies if it comes to making your own turkey craft.
Learn here how to turn them into a turkey.
Do you still need place cards for your Thanksgiving table?
Then what are you waiting for? Go collect some colorful leaves and turn them into turkey name cards.
In case you have tissue paper laying around. Use them to decorate your turkey.
But first you have to get your free printable turkey template here.
Do you recycle paper rolls? Then it is time to turn them into turkeys.
Find out how easy it is in the link below.
As the last turkey craft project for preschoolers, I like to share this fun pumpkin turkey idea with you.
Paint a real pumpkin and turn it into a pumpkin with only a couple of steps.
It looks so much fun!
Last, you can learn here how to turn a paper cup into a turkey.
Go check it out here and decorate your Thanksgiving table with them!
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Kindergarten Turkey Crafts
Is your child already in Kindergarten? Then check out the following Turkey kindergarten crafts.
Turkey Crafts for Kindergarten
Glitter jars are fun projects to calm down your children during the holidays.
Rrecycle old pasta sauce jars and let your kids paint a turkey on them.
Afterward, help them fill it with glitter to create a glitter jar.
I actually think this turkey craft for kindergartners is pretty cool.
Give them different shapes and they will create a wonderful turkey for you.
Did you already decorate for Thanksgiving?
You should. Try this fun turkey wreath project and hang it on your front door.
Making pom poms out of yarn was one of my childhood's favorite craft activities.
They can be turned into everything.
The following tutorial will show you how to make turkeys out of them.
Eenjoy!
Napkin rings are such a practical idea.
With the help of fingerprints you paint fun turkeys. You can even add your guest's names and they will serve as name tags at the same time.
In this turkey craft tutorial, you can learn how to turn an artificual pumpkin into a stunning table decoration.Pi
Have a look here.
Pinatas are always such a fun activity.
Did you consider a turkey pinata for Thanksgiving yet?
Free Turkey Activities and Printables
If these weren’t enough DIY turkey crafts go check out these turkey printables and activities.
- 60 Funny Turkey Jokes
- Bake Turkey Cookies
- Thanksgiving Color by Sight Word Printables
- Plastic Turkey Bottle
In case you are a visual learner, here are three Thanksgiving turkey craft tutorials for you: