Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Craft for Kids

Make an easy Thanksgiving turkey craft with this free printable template. Perfect for kids to color, cut, and glue. Easy fall activity.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and if you’re looking for an easy activity, this turkey craft is a perfect choice. It’s a simple activity that’s easy to prepare.

Your kids will enjoy creating their own turkeys. Plus, it’s a great way to bring some Thanksgiving spirit into your home or classroom.

With this free printable, all you need to do is print, color, cut, and glue. It’s that simple.

This project allows kids to use their creativity while also practicing their coloring and cutting skills. The best part? You can either color the template directly or use it as a pattern to make a layered turkey with construction paper.

This craft is also flexible for different age groups. Younger kids might need a little help with scissors, while older kids can make their turkeys unique. It’s an easy way to keep them busy—especially on a day when everyone is busy preparing for Thanksgiving.

How It Works

First, download and print the turkey template (see link below). It’s a black-and-white outline of a turkey, with all the parts separate so kids can color and customize each piece. The printable includes the turkey’s body, feet, and feathers.

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Turkey Craft Supplies

Free craft template (see link below)
Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
Scissors
Glue

How To Make a Turkey

For a video tutorial on how to make the turkey, please watch the YouTube video below.

Step 1: Print

Print the free turkey template (see link below).

Step 2: Color

Use crayons, markers, or colored pencils to color the parts of the turkey. Or you can use it as a template to cut out the turkey from construction paper.

Parts of the turkey craft template colored and cut out.

Step 3: Cut

Cut out each part of the turkey.

Step 4: Glue

Glue the turkey together. First glue the medium feathers to the large feathers. Then glue the small feathers to the medium feathers.

Next, glue the body to the feathers. Finally, glue the feet to the turkey’s body.

Free Turkey Craft Template

The free printable turkey craft template is for personal use or classroom use only. It cannot be altered or sold. Click on the link below for the turkey craft.