Join the fun with our shape turkey craft for kids. Create a festive Thanksgiving decoration using our free printable template and basic supplies. Simply print the free template and then follow the simple steps in the instructions.
This shape turkey craft is also an educational tool for helping kids learn their shapes. Simply ask your child what shape each part of the turkey is. Or you can ask your child how many rectangle feathers does your turkey have?
You can also use this Thanksgiving craft to teach colors to younger children. Ask your child what color the turkey’s body is and what color the feathers are.
This craft can be made two different ways. The first way is to use the free printable shape turkey template as a guide to cut out the shapes out of different colored construction paper. This is the method we used to make this craft.
The other way is to print the free printable and then have your child color in the shapes. Then, cut out the colored shapes and use them to make the turkey.
We have also included a video tutorial of the shape turkey craft. Keep reading for the video tutorial and the link to the free shape turkey template.
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Shape Turkey Supplies:
- Free printable shape turkey template (see link below)
- Construction paper in various colors
- Scissors
- Glue stick
How to Make a Shape Turkey
For a video tutorial on how to make the shape turkey craft, please watch the YouTube video below:
Step 1: Print the Template.
First, you’ll need to print out the free shape turkey template. To print the template, click on the link below.
The free printable shape template is for personal use or classroom use only. It cannot be altered or sold. Feel free to print as many copies as you need.
Click here to print the free printable shape turkey template.
Step 2: Cut Out the Shapes.
Use the shape template as a stencil to cut out the different shapes from the construction paper. You’ll find circles, triangles, rectangles, and an oval. These shapes will be the building blocks for your turkey.
Step 3: Assemble the Turkey.
Now comes the fun part – putting your turkey together. Follow these simple steps:
Glue the small circle onto the larger circle body. This will be your turkey’s head and body.
Attach the triangle feet to the bottom of the circle body. These will be your turkey’s cute little feet.
Glue the rectangle feathers onto the circle body.
Glue on the circle eyes on the circle head.
Attach the triangle beak just below the eyes.
Add the oval waddle (the little red thing that hangs down from the beak). Gently stick it right under the beak.
You’ve just created your very own shape turkey. I hope you enjoy making this turkey craft with your kids.
Ways to Modify this Turkey Craft
Feel free to get creative with your turkey’s colors and decorations. You can use different shades of construction paper to make a rainbow turkey or add some glitter for some extra sparkle. Or you can add googly eyes.
Instead of making your turkey out of construction paper, your child can color the shape template. Then cut out the colored shapes and follow the instructions above to make the turkey.
This craft is not only fun to make, but it also helps your child practice scissor skills and learn about shapes. Plus, you’ll have a fantastic turkey decoration for Thanksgiving.
