Learn how to make the cutest turkey crafts you’ve ever seen! These turkey craft ideas are easy and perfect for a kids’ Thanksgiving activity. And adults might want to participate too!
For those who haven’t heard the saga of my pine cone turkey Elliott – he was the greatest craft project of my life! Okay maybe not the greatest . . . but definitely one of the longest lasting.
It was second grade. We made these pine cone turkeys as part of art class, but we also made houses for them out of facial tissue boxes. I named him Elliott and saved him for years, and I even added to his house regularly.
He had a bed, chair, and all sorts of items in his kleenex box house . . . I believe he even had a picture of family members I made on the wall. I also distinctly remember a sign over the door with his name!
I guess you could say when it comes to crafts, I commit.
Sometimes maybe too long. I don’t remember when Elliott finally went bye bye, but I had him for years. He’s the turkey I will always remember. And that’s why, today, I’d like to dedicate this collection of turkey crafts to him!
There are great projects for little kids (toddlers and preschoolers) as well as older, elementary aged children. And because they’re autumn and also for children, there are a lot of fun colors use in these ideas!
Take a peek and the list below and let me know which are your favorites in the comments. Did you have an Elliott when you were young? I’d love to hear about it! Happy crafting and Happy Thanksgiving!
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Paper Plate Turkey
Learn how to make the cutest turkey plate craft! Kids love this idea for Thanksgiving, and you probably have everything you need already.
If you are looking for some kids craft inspiration to include in this year's Thanksgiving plans, you need to see these cute turkey friends! Easy to make with paper and popsicle sticks.
This little guy will look adorable on the Thanksgiving table, and is so simple to make! Kids will enjoy creating these wood slice turkeys. Add some floral wire and they become place card holders or photo holders!
You'll love this turkey craft (with a free template) for kids to make this Thanksgiving. Perfect for preschoolers and kindergartners who can practice scissors cutting.
Need a quick and easy Thanksgiving kids craft? These adorable turkey windsocks made from a recycled tin can, ribbon, Elmer’s glue, and crafty odds and ends are the cutest turkeys around!
Need to decorate the kids table? Let the kids do it and keep them busy while cooking dinner! You'll do some paper cutting and sticking to make these cute balloons.
Kids can make the cutest Thanksgiving birds from cardboard using oil pastels and feathers. Easy art idea for the holiday, especially for a multi-age group.
With feathers to color, design, or use as a template with recycled newspaper, colored paper, or funky wrapping paper to make a truly unique and snazzy looking Thanksgiving turkey!
Kids will love making this brightly colored chalk pastel turkey craft for Thanksgiving! An easy and fun art project for kids of all ages with a free template included.
Whether you're doing a lesson on Thanksgiving or just need a fun way to occupy the kids, you'll love this adorable little turkey with feathers made of leaves.
These five turkey feather painting techniques are so fun to make! Each painting technique creates a unique and colorful turkey that you can make for Thanksgiving.
This colourful paper plate craft is a fun and creative way for kids to practice gratitude using the tail feathers! I love the pretty fall colors used for these turkeys!
Give your holiday bird a little bit of a dimensional touch with this cute paper turkey! It's cute, simple, and you can also get a free printable template at the post.
