A turkey is probably one of the most familiar themes associated with Thanksgiving! We selected some of the easiest and super fun ideas with turkeys to make this Thanksgiving!
You can use turkey crafts for decorations, invitations and even pretend play! Take a look at our selection and choose the ones you like the best!

We love making Thanksgiving crafts. Have a look at our cookie-cutter fall placemats that are perfect for having kids help to decorate your Thanksgiving table!
Turkey Crafts for Kids to Make
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Prepare some of the basic crafting supplies like:
- Construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Markers
- Printer (for printable crafts)
- Printer paper
Make sure to check each of the links for the exact list of needed tools and materials.
Fun Ideas with Turkeys for Thanksgiving
Cardboard Turkey Craft for Preschoolers
In our home, we have a box for all the bits and bobs left after we are done with crafting. You know, things like paper scraps, yarn, and ribbons. Get all those little treasures out and invite kids to make collage turkeys!
3D Printable Turkey Craft - Red Ted Art
When you are short on time due to all the craziness with preparations for the holidays, you can choose a printable turkey party hat! You can also use them as place cards or puppets for pretend play! Make Thanksgiving fun for kids!
Thanksgiving Turkey Cootie Catcher
Don’t miss adding a learning element to your Thanksgiving celebration! Print, cut and assemble this turkey cootie catcher and invite kids to play (and sneak in some learning too!).
Leaf Turkey Craft - Thanksgiving Place Cards
When wine is gone, you are left with… corks! Grab a few to make lovely little turkey place cards for your Thanksgiving dinner table! Adorable, right?
Easy Paper Turkey Finger Puppet for Preschool - Red Ted Art
You can make cute little turkey cones with basic paper crafting supplies. Kids will enjoy using them for pretend play. Use them as a story prompt after reading your favorite Thanksgiving books.
Turkey Bookmark Corner DIY
Encourage kids to read with this cute little turkey corner bookmark. So kawaii! We love it! This bookmark will be a lovely little gift to make and give to friends, family members, and teachers to show them gratitude.
Quilled Thanksgiving Cards for Kids
Have you tried paper quilling before? This paper crafting technique might look hard but it really isn’t! A great example is a quilled turkey card. Easy enough for kids to make!
Handprint and Footprint Turkey: An adorable Thanksgiving Craft for Kids -
Who knew that using a child’s handprint and footprint could make such cute turkeys!? Assist your younger kids to make this craft. Kindergarten age and older kids can make it by themselves.
Coffee Filter Turkey Craft for Kids
We love easy and quick crafts! And we found such a craft in coffee filter turkeys! Using painting and collage techniques to combine simple elements to create something so lovely!
Gobbly Fun Turkey Finger Puppets
Do you have a favorite book to read around Thanksgiving? If a turkey happens to be the main character, invite kids to make turkey finger puppets for pretend play and storytelling time!
Tell us, which one of these fun turkey crafts you will try first? We have a hard time choosing! We love how all of these crafts are easy to make and how we can use inexpensive materials!

Easy Paper Projects
If you liked these crafts and would like to try more similar ideas, check out Easy Paper Projects book published by Maggy from Red Ted Art. This book has fun ideas for seasonal crafts, holiday ideas, and projects for any time of the year!
Have a look at this fun 3D paper cactus craft that we made from one of the project ideas in this book.

Use it as an opportunity to add a few crafting sessions into your weekly routine and spend some time bonding with kids!
More Thanksgiving turkey crafts kids will love
Colorful Chalk Pastel Turkey Craft

Watercolor Turkey Craft for Kids to Make

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