Free Build a Turkey Printable Kids Craft

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By In The Playroom

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and what better way to get into the holiday spirit than with a cute Thanksgiving craft? The Free Build a Turkey Printable Kids Craft is not only a great activity for kids of all ages, but it’s also a fun way to spend some quality time with the whole family during the Thanksgiving holiday.

This printable turkey craft is the perfect activity for younger children and older kids alike. It enhances fine motor skills, especially with cutting and pasting.

Plus, who doesn’t love seeing those cute turkeys come to life?

For little kids, it’s much fun coloring the turkey body, sticking on googly eyes, and arranging the turkey feathers in different ways.

Older kids can get creative by adding real feathers, using construction paper, or even disguising their turkey with the disguise project. There are countless different colors and fun activities you can integrate into the thanksgiving season, from turkey coloring pages to thanksgiving activity mats with printable games or a printable turkey crown

This turkey craft template is a great way to prep for Thanksgiving dinner. Imagine the joy on family members’ faces when they see the dinner table decorated with these cute little paper turkeys created by your kids!

It’s a simple Thanksgiving craft that brings much fun and laughter to the Thanksgiving table.

Build a Turkey Thanksgiving Craft
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Build a Turkey Thanksgiving Craft

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Active Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

Dive into the festive spirit of Thanksgiving Day with our printable turkey paper craft!

This turkey activity is a delightful way for kids and families to come together and create their very own Thanksgiving turkey, adding a personal touch to the holiday celebrations.

Materials

  • Printable turkey craft template (free digital file provided at the bottom of the post)
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Googly eyes (optional)
  • White printer paper or white cardstock
  • Optional: real feathers, glitter, or other decorations

Tools

  • Printer

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Click on the link under the "Download the PDF Template" heading at the bottom of the post and download the free printable build-a-turkey template. Open the free digital file in a new window and print at home or take it to a print shop if you prefer.
  2. Step 2: Print the turkey craft template on regular paper or white cardstock for better durability. All of the turkey parts including the feathers and body are all on the one page free printable template.
  3. Step 3: Gather your craft supplies and carefully color the turkey’s body, turkey’s head, turkey’s feathers, and other turkey parts as you desire. Let your creativity fly!
  4. Step 4: Once coloring is done, use scissors to cut out the following pieces. This not only results in cute turkeys but also helps enhance scissor skills.
  5. Step 5: Using a glue stick, attach the turkey feathers to the turkey's body, the eyes to the turkey’s head, and other parts as shown in the template - the hat, the turkey arms and legs.
  6. Step 6: If you're feeling extra crafty, add on googly eyes or use a paper plate as a background.
  7. Step 7: Display your turkey proudly on the Thanksgiving table or anywhere in the house to add to the Thanksgiving fun.

Notes

See variation below

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How To Make The Craft

Dive into the festive spirit of Thanksgiving Day with our printable turkey paper craft! This turkey activity is a delightful way for kids and families to come together and create their very own Thanksgiving turkey, adding a personal touch to the holiday celebrations.

  • Printable turkey craft template (free digital file provided at the bottom of the post)
  • Scissors (to enhance those scissor skills!)
  • Glue stick
  • Googly eyes (optional)
  • White printer paper or white cardstock 
  • Optional: real feathers, glitter, or other decorations 

Step 1: Click on the “Download the PDF Template” heading at the bottom of the post and download the free printable build-a-turkey template. Open the free digital file in a new window or take it to a print shop if you prefer.

Step 2: Print the turkey craft template on regular paper or white cardstock for better durability. All of the turkey parts including the feathers and body are all on the one page free printable template. 

Step 3: Gather your craft supplies and carefully color the turkey’s body, turkey’s head, turkey’s feathers, and other turkey parts as you desire. Let your creativity fly!

Step 4: Once coloring is done, use scissors to cut out the following pieces. This not only results in cute turkeys but also helps enhance scissor skills.

Step 5: Using a glue stick, attach the turkey feathers to the turkey’s body, the eyes to the turkey’s head, and other parts as shown in the template.

Step 6: If you’re feeling extra crafty, add on googly eyes or use a paper plate as a background. 

Step 7: Display your turkey proudly on the Thanksgiving table or anywhere in the house to add to the Thanksgiving fun.

Variation – print turkey page and cut out the pieces and trace them onto colored construction paper, before assembling your own turkey, to create a vibrant full color version. 

FREE PRINTABLE build a turkey craft for kids

Download the PDF Template

Don’t miss out on this free template for personal use! Get your own turkey craft template by clicking below. Note Terms of Use: This template is free for personal and classroom use, and not for commercial use. 

For a sturdier turkey, consider printing on white cardstock. If not, regular white paper will do just fine.

Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude, family, and, of course, fun crafts. This Free Build a Turkey Printable Kids Craft is not only a great way to keep kids occupied during the holiday season but also an excellent means for the whole family to bond. It’s a wonderful addition to your favorite Thanksgiving activities.

And remember, if you want more, there are free turkey templates, printable thanksgiving placemats, and other fun free Thanksgiving printables available on our blog available to download for free below.

Have a happy turkey day and enjoy your easy craft time with early learners and the entire family! Don’t forget to share your cute creations on social media and tag us. We’d love to see how your turkeys turned out!

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From our family to yours, have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day filled with joy, laughter, and cute turkeys!

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Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
Her easy-to-follow craft ideas and practical parenting advice have transformed In The Playroom into a cherished resource for parents.

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