Make an easy name turkey craft with your kids. This printable Thanksgiving activity lets kids color, cut, and glue together a turkey while spelling their name on the feathers. Perfect for home or classroom.
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times to craft with kids. This name turkey craft is such a fun and easy project. It’s perfect for the classroom, at home, or even during Thanksgiving break.
Kids love seeing their names on crafts. For this activity, they’ll color, cut, and glue a turkey together. Then, they’ll write one letter of their name on each feather. It’s a cute way to personalize their turkey and practice spelling their name at the same time.
You can print the turkey template on regular white paper or cardstock. I like using cardstock so it’s a little sturdier. Give the kids markers, crayons, or colored pencils to decorate their turkeys.
Once everything is colored, it’s time to cut and glue. The turkey’s body, wings, feet, and sign all fit together easily. Glue the feathers behind the turkey, spreading them out like a fan. Then glue the feet and the sign to the front.
The best part is filling in the sign. It says, “My name is:” with a blank line for kids to write their name. They’ll be so proud to show off their finished turkeys.
This craft also makes a great classroom display. Hang all the finished turkeys on a bulletin board or wall. It’s colorful, cheerful, and full of personality, just like the kids who made them.
If you’re doing this at home, you can make it part of your Thanksgiving decorations. Set up a craft table for kids while the grown-ups cook. It keeps kids busy.
This simple name turkey craft is a mix of learning, creativity, and fun. Kids get to spell their name and design a turkey.
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Supplies Needed
- Craft template (link below)
- Crayons, colored pencils, or markers
- Scissors
- Glue stick
How To Video
For a video tutorial on how to make the Thanksgiving craft, please watch the YouTube video below.
How to Make the Name Turkey
Step 1: Print
Print the name turkey craft templates (it is 2 pages). See link below.
Step 2: Write
On the sign, write your name after “My name is:”.
Then, write one letter of your name on each feather.
Step 3: Color
Use crayons, markers, or colored pencils to color the turkey and feathers. We used markers.
Step 4: Cut
Carefully cut out the parts of the turkey.
Step 5: Glue
Glue the “My name is” sign to the front of the turkey’s body.
Glue the turkey’s hands so they look like they are holding the sign.
Glue the feet to the bottom of the turkey’s body.
Finally, glue the feathers around the back of the turkey.
Once it’s dry, your name turkey craft is ready to display.
Popular Kids Books About Turkeys
Reading a fun turkey book before or after making the craft is a great way to keep the theme going. Here are a few favorites kids love:
1. How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace
A New York Times Bestseller. From the bestselling How to Catch series comes a festive turkey tale and Thanksgiving book for kids.
2. Taylor the Thankful Turkey by Sonica Ellis
In this heartwarming story, Taylor teaches kids the true meaning of thankfulness – it’s not just about appreciating what you have, but also expressing gratitude towards others.
3. 10 Fat Turkeys by Tony Johnston
This counting book is perfect for younger kids. It’s full of rhymes, funny pictures, and silly turkeys doing goofy things. It’s a fun read-aloud that fits perfectly with a turkey craft day.
These books pair perfectly with the name turkey craft for a full day of turkey-themed fun.
Name Turkey Craft
The name turkey craft template is for personal use or classroom use only. It cannot be altered or sold. Click on the link below for the craft template.
I hope you and your kids enjoy making this Thanksgiving craft.
More Thanksgiving Crafts
If you enjoyed this name turkey craft, here are a few more Thanksgiving activities to try:
Pilgrim Craft – Make a pilgrim using the free printable template. Kids can color, cut, and glue the pieces together.
Thankful Turkey Craft – Instead of spelling your name, write something you’re thankful for on each feather. It’s a sweet reminder of all the good things in life and makes a perfect holiday decoration.
Mayflower Craft – Build your own Mayflower ship. Kids can color, cut, and glue their ship together. It’s a great way to talk about the history of Thanksgiving.
These crafts are fun, easy, and full of Thanksgiving spirit. Each one helps kids learn, create, and celebrate the season in their own special way.