Turkey Paper Plate Craft: How To Make For Holiday Fun

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This turkey paper plate craft is a simple and creative way to enjoy Thanksgiving fun and more with kids.

With only a few supplies, your young learners can make a cute turkey that’s both fun and frugal. This holiday activity can also be uses for letter of the week activities (letter "Tt").

I've got some super cool ideas for using this turkey craft to help you celebrate. Grab your paper plates and crayons for some crafty fun with this adorable turkey craft for kids!

Add a Colorful Touch to Your Thanksgiving Fun

Need an easy and fun activity for your kids to celebrate Thanksgiving? Maybe you'd like frugal way to reinforce lessons on the letter T? Or perhaps you need a quick craft for kids that's affordable?

Well, this turkey paper plate craft is terrific for all of those things and more!

For most holidays, I could think of or find a bunch of easy crafts to enjoy with my boys. Thanksgiving, however, could be a bit difficult. It would start to feel like we'd be doing the same types of activities over and over again.

This paper plate craft featuring a turkey was one of our favorite projects. As I was going through a bin of crafts, I found several turkeys that each of my boys made (so we have a rafter of turkeys!) for DIY holiday decorations. We've used these cuties to decorate our homeschool area (a.k.a. dining room) and all around our home.

I had to recreate it and share with you. I truly hope that you and children have as much fun making and enjoying it as we did!

Suggested Supplies for This Turkey Craft for Kids

This craft requires only four supplies. You can add a few extras (I'll share my ideas below) to take your turkey to the next level if you have the time.

I suggest that you have these materials prepared so you'll be all set for craft fun with kids:

• Paper Plate
• Crayons
• Scissors
• Glue or glue stick

Tempera paint sticks (like Kwik Stix) can add a neat texture and bolder colors while keeping the project relatively mess-free. Markers and color pencils are other great options. Craft feathers can add an interesting effect, too.

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How to Make This Turkey Paper Plate Craft

01

Cut paper plate

Cut the center of the plate out. It’s okay to cut a straight line through the outer ring to get to the center.

Cut the outer ring into a series of 2-3 inch-wide “feathers.” You should end up with about 12.

02

Make turkey face

Color the inner circle brown. 

Draw two black ovals for eyes and an orange upside-down triangle for a beak.

03

Color the feathers

Color the feathers orange, red, and yellow.

04

Glue on feathers

Glue the feathers on the back of the circle, one row at a time.

Enjoy More Turkey Fun with Kids

If you're working on an educational theme with turkey or the letter "Tt", books, games, and stickers can make it extra fun. These resources are wonderful for Thanksgiving, too.

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey!How to Catch a TurkeyTurkeys (Bullfrog Books: Animals on the Farm)Turkeys (Nature & Science)T is for Turkey: A True Thanksgiving StoryTeacher Created Resources Turkeys Stickers (TCR6943)Thanksgiving Stickers for Kids - 30pcs Thanksgiving Stickers Turkey Stickers DIY Thanksgiving Stickers Thanksgiving Decorations Thanksgiving Stickers for Kids

Ideas for Making and Using Your DIY Turkey Crafts

I love how you can easily customize this craft with your students. Plus, you can enjoy this turkey craft in a bunch of ways for holiday fun with kids. Need a bit of inspiration on how to make and display? Here are a few of my ideas:

Easily add some customization to your DIY turkeys by using different colors of markers or paint. Glitter glue can also add a nice sparkle to your project. Oh, and googly eyes can be a silly effect!

Create several turkeys and attach to string (or yarn) to make a banner. Hang that banner on a wall, fireplace mantle, or at the top of a doorway.

Enjoy a DIY turkey scavenger hunt! Hide the turkey(s) around a room or a level of your home. Play music and see who can find the most. Maybe add in a little turkey dance just for fun!

Adhere a magnet to the back of your turkey craft. Use to add some special Thanksgiving decor to your refrigerator or magnetic white board.

Put a turkey or two in an Thanksgiving-themed wreath. You can also place in a Thanksgiving centerpiece or use as part of place cards!

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