How Do You Make A Thankful Turkey Craft?

Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude for all the good things in our lives. One way to do this is to make a Thankful Turkey craft. This fun and easy craft is a great way to get kids involved in the Thanksgiving festivities and to teach them about the importance of giving thanks.

Materials:

• Paper plate
• Construction paper (brown, orange, yellow, red, and black)
• Scissors
• Glue
• Marker

Instructions:

1. Cut a circle out of the paper plate for the turkey’s body.
2. Cut out feathers from the construction paper. You can use any color or pattern you like.
3. Glue the feathers to the turkey’s body.
4. Cut out a head from the brown construction paper.
5. Glue the head to the turkey’s body.
6. Cut out a beak from the orange construction paper.
7. Glue the beak to the turkey’s head.
8. Cut out a gobbler from the red construction paper.
9. Glue the gobbler to the turkey’s head.
10. Cut out eyes from the black construction paper.
11. Glue the eyes to the turkey’s head.
12. Cut out feet from the yellow construction paper.
13. Glue the feet to the turkey’s body.
14. Write “I am thankful for” on the turkey’s tail feathers.

Tips:

• You can use any type of paper plate you like. White paper plates are the most common, but you can also use colored paper plates or even foil paper plates.
• If you don’t have any construction paper, you can use other materials to make your turkey. For example, you could use felt, fabric, or even leaves.
• You can get creative with your turkey’s design. For example, you could add a hat, a scarf, or even a pair of sunglasses.
• This craft is a great way to teach kids about the importance of giving thanks. You can talk about all the things you’re thankful for, such as your family, your friends, your home, and your food.

Questions and Answers

1. What are some other materials that can be used to make a thankful turkey craft?

• Felt
• Fabric
• Leaves
• Cardboard
• Paper bags
• Egg cartons

2. What are some creative ways to decorate a thankful turkey craft?

• Add a hat, scarf, or sunglasses
• Draw or paint patterns on the feathers
• Use different colors and textures of paper or fabric
• Add glitter or sequins

3. How can this craft be used to teach kids about Thanksgiving?

• Talk about the history of Thanksgiving
• Discuss the importance of giving thanks
• Share stories about what you’re thankful for
• Encourage kids to write or draw things they’re thankful for on the turkey’s feathers