Are you looking for fun and engaging turkey crafts for your little ones? Look no further! I’ve got some fantastic ideas that will keep your toddlers entertained and help them explore their creativity. From handprint turkeys to paper plate gobblers, these crafts are perfect for Thanksgiving or any time of the year.
One simple yet adorable craft is creating a handprint turkey. All you need is some construction paper, paint, and a willing toddler’s hand. Help your child dip their hand in different colors of paint, then press it onto the paper to create the turkey’s feathers. Add googly eyes, a beak, and some legs to complete the cute little bird.
If you’re feeling more adventurous, try making a paper plate turkey with your toddler. Start by cutting out a large circle from a paper plate for the body. Then cut out smaller circles from construction paper to make the feathers. Let your child decorate each feather with crayons or markers before gluing them onto the back of the body. Finally, add googly eyes and a beak to bring your turkey to life.
With these turkey crafts for toddlers, you’ll not only have an enjoyable activity to do together but also create lasting memories. So gather your supplies and get ready for some creative fun!
Turkey Crafts For Toddlers
Creating turkey crafts with toddlers is a wonderful way to engage their creativity while also teaching them about Thanksgiving traditions. These crafts are not only fun, but they also help develop fine motor skills and encourage imaginative play. In this section, I’ll share some fun and easy turkey craft ideas that are perfect for toddlers.
- Handprint Turkeys: One classic turkey craft for toddlers is creating handprint turkeys. All you need is some construction paper in various fall colors, washable paints, and a paintbrush. Start by painting your toddler’s hand in brown or any other desired color and press it firmly onto the construction paper to create the turkey’s body. Then let your little one use their fingers or thumbprints to add colorful feathers around the handprint base. Finally, draw or glue on googly eyes and a beak to complete the adorable turkey face.
- Paper Plate Turkeys: Another simple yet delightful craft idea is making paper plate turkeys. Gather some plain white paper plates, colored construction paper, markers or crayons, scissors, and glue sticks. Help your toddler cut out small triangles from different colored papers to create feathers for the turkey’s tail. Let them decorate the paper plate using markers or crayons with patterns or designs of their choice as the turkey’s body. Once done decorating, assist them in gluing the feather cut-outs onto the back of the plate.
- Pinecone Turkeys: If you have access to pinecones during autumn walks, why not turn them into adorable pinecone turkeys? You’ll need pinecones (preferably ones with open scales), colorful pipe cleaners (or chenille stems), googly eyes, small foam triangles for beaks, and craft glue. Show your toddler how to wrap pipe cleaners around each scale of the pinecone to resemble feathers – alternating colors can make it even more eye-catching. Then, help them glue on the googly eyes and beak to complete the turkey’s face. Voila! A charming pinecone turkey is ready to adorn your Thanksgiving table.
- Turkey Headbands: For a craft that doubles as a festive accessory, try making turkey headbands with your toddler. You’ll need some colored cardstock or construction paper, scissors, markers or crayons, and glue. Help your little one cut out a strip of paper long enough to fit comfortably around their head. Then assist them in cutting out feather shapes from different colors of cardstock or construction paper and decorating them with markers or crayons. Once the feathers are ready, guide them in gluing the feathers onto one end of the headband strip. To create the turkey’s face, help them draw or glue on googly eyes and a small triangle for the beak.
These fun and easy turkey crafts are sure to bring smiles to both you and your toddler as you bond over creative playtime together. Remember to provide guidance when needed but also encourage their independence by allowing them to explore their own ideas during the crafting process. Happy crafting!
My name is Andrea Thompson and I’m a home based freelance writer. I’m 23 years old, married to my best friend, and mother to a wonderfully independent and opinionated 3 year old girl and step-mother to a sweet seven year old boy. I live in a tiny, little town in Kentucky, where I spend my free time fishing with my kids.
Writing has always been my passion, which I followed through high school, and for a while in college. Life happened, and once I discovered we were pregnant, I switched directions; opting for the healthcare industry because of the stability.
Finally, years later, I was in a place where I could leave the day job that never truly made me happy, and pursue my dreams. I’ve built, and am still building, my writing career from scratch. But, I’m passionate and I’m good at what I do. And, in the end, I can prove to my daughter that she can do anything she wants with this life.
