Turkey Crafts for Kids – Wonderful Art and Craft Ideas for Fall and Thanksgiving

Fall and turkeys go hand in hand, so this not-so-little bird is the perfect craft theme right now.

Explore these easy turkey crafts for kids, you’ll find lots of ideas for projects to make with things you already have at home as well as lots of fun printable craft templates.

I’ve put together a list of fun turkey crafts for kids – super simple projects that preschoolers and kindergarteners can easily do as well as some more challenging crafts for older kids.

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Fall is the best time to make turkey crafts with kids, from super easy projects you can do with your toddler, to fun ideas suitable for preschool and kindergarten classrooms, you’ll find it all.

Most of the turkey arts and crafts ideas here are easy to make and mostly use materials you probably already have at home – perfect for a quick craft session.

Turkish handmade pattern

Making a turkey out of construction paper strips is definitely fun and makes the perfect display for a classroom bulletin board. And it comes with a template to color in – perfect for younger kids who aren’t too scissor-friendly yet.

Get our turkey craft template and see how we made it.

Türkiye Disguised Project

One of the most fun turkey activities for kids to do is a turkey makeover project. Give your kids the task of creating a unique and fun costume for their little turkey.

Get the turkey camouflage print.

The same template can also be used to make a fun looking leaf turkey. How cool is that? Take your child or class on a leaf hunt, collect as many colors as you can and let the turkey fun begin.

Put on a show with these printable puppets

Get creative with these super fun and easy turkey puppets. There is one template to color and one that is already colored. Sounds like fun, right? It sure is!

Download the turkey puppet template here.

Turkey Wiggles

Turn a regular paper plate into a fun turkey that sways left and right when you push it. So much fun!

See how to make a swinging paper plate turkey craft.

Turkey Handprint Craft

Handprint art is definitely fun, but we love taking things a little further – why not make the cutest turkey placemats? You’ll need some craft paper, paint and fabric clips to make one that will be the talk of the town.

Check out the turkey hand print artwork.

Pine cone crafts

Pinecones are in abundance this time of year, so why not take advantage of them and use them as ingredients to make this fun little craft.

See how we made this pine cone turkey.

Crafts made from paper turkey

This turkey craft for kids can come in many sizes… You can make this turkey extra small or extra large to fit in the classroom as a beautiful decoration.

See how we do it here

Clothespin puppet

If you have some clothespins (preferably wooden) on hand, make these fun puppets. Kids love them.

Check out our turkey clothespin puppets.

Make your own bookmarks

We love making our own origami bookmarks and a turkey bookmark is definitely a must-have addition to your collection of turkey crafts for kids.

See also Santa’s Beard Cutting Activity

Printable bookmarks

Just want a quick and fun printable bookmark?

We also have a turkey picture!

More turkey crafts for kids

1. Pinecone Turkey Craft – gather some materials while you are out on a nature walk and make this lovely craft.

2. Paper plate turkey – because paper plate crafts are the best.

3. Make a turkey book – idea by B-inspired Mama.

4. Fine Motor Math Games – Why Not Learn a Little While You’re at It by Pre-K Pages

5. Toilet Paper Roll Turkey Craft – another great idea – this time with a recycled paper included.

6. Artsy Momma’s Adorable Hanprint Turkey Craft

7. Adorable Hanprint Turkey Craft by Glued to My Crafts

8. Make Styrofoam bubbles – just make sure you don’t pop all the bubbles. Crafty Morning

9. Another great paper plate turkey – because kids love paper plate crafts. I love arts and crafts

10. Styrofoam Crafts – Turn cups into cute little turkeys. I love Crafty Things

11. Easy Cardboard Turkey Craft – Perfect for Preschoolers. Hello, Awesome

12. Thanksgiving Napkins – these are adorable by Make and Takes

13. Turkish Biscuits – How about a clever snack?

14. Detailed turkey coloring page – you and your kids will have lots of fun coloring this one. Red Ted Art

15. Turkey stamped potatoes? So cute. Make and take

16. Fun Placemats – there are so many ways you can use them. LalyMom

17. Perfect craft for preschoolers – but they’ll love this one. Teach 2 and 3 year olds

18. Turkey cone? Oh, how fun! Crafty Morning

19. Paper Bag Craft – by No Time For Flash Cards

20. Paper Fan Turkey – by A Girl and a Glue Gun

21. Dish Soap Art – by Crafty Morning

22. Fingerprint turkey thank you card – super sweet and simple. Deco Art

23. Pompom Turkey by Growing up Gabel

24. Buggy and Buddy’s Colorful Coffee Filter Craft

25. Button Turkey by A Couple of Craft Addicts

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