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A 10–15 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Yarn, Hole Punches, and Tape.

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    Make Thankful Turkey Craft

    Your creative buddy says:
    "Let's stick together and make this one!"

    Step 1: Print and Color the Template

    May need grown-up help
    Print the free turkey template. Color all the parts using your crayons or markers. You can also use the template to cut the pieces from construction paper and add details with markers.

    Step 2: Cut Out the Parts

    Carefully cut out the turkey body and all of its feathers.

    Step 3: Assemble the Turkey

    Use your glue stick to put the turkey together. Glue the feathers on first. Put the glue on the bottom of each feather. Wait to glue the wings until the next step.

    Step 4: Prep the Turkey Wings

    Color the back of each wing. Glue the wings to the turkey so they look like the turkey is giving a hug. Curl the ends of the wings around a pencil to make them bend outward.

    Step 5: Punch Holes in the Wings

    Use the hole punch to make a hole at the top of each wing. This is where you will tie the banner.

    Step 6: Make the Banner

    Cut out each letter of the 'THANKS' banner. Cut a piece of yarn that is longer than the turkey's wings. Tape each letter to the yarn, leaving a little space between the letters.

    Step 7: Finish the Turkey

    Put the ends of the yarn through the holes in the wings. Tie a bow on each side to hold the banner in place. Now you have a thankful turkey!
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

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    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of Yarn
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    • A cartoon of Tape
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    • A cartoon of Crayons
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    • A cartoon of Paper
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    • A cartoon of Glue Sticks
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Put cap on glue sticks tightly.
    • A cartoon of Hole Punches
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    • A cartoon of Printer
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