About This Project

A 30–60 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Scissors, White Glue, and Watercolor Paint.

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    Make Thanksgiving Turkey Craft

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    "I can't wait to make a project with you!"

    Step 1: Draw feather outlines

    Draw the outline of the turkey feathers with the crayon. Look at real turkey feathers first. Notice how long they are and how they curve. The feathers start from one spot, like a fan.

    Step 2: Paint the feathers

    May need grown-up help
    Paint the turkey feathers with water color. You can also use paint. Water colors look very nice for this project.

    Step 3: Paint the turkey template

    May need grown-up help
    Paint the turkey template. Paint the two big circles brown for the body. Paint the triangle orange for the beak. Paint the two small circles and add a dot to each for the eyes. The template has one big turkey and two small turkeys. Use the one that fits your feathers best.

    Step 4: Cut out the template

    Cut out the turkey template pieces after the paint is dry.

    Step 5: Assemble the turkey

    Glue the big circle on first. After it is glued, add feet to the turkey using orange paint. Glue on the other body parts. Move the head, beak, and eyes around to make the turkey stand in different positions. Make up stories about what your turkey is doing.
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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 White Glue
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close glue lids.
    • A cartoon of Watercolor Paint
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Crayons
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Scissors
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Paint Brushes
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Rinse all the paint out of your paint brushes.

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