Thanksgiving Turkey Pinecone and Leaf Craft

Thanksgiving Turkey Pinecone and Leaf Craft

Make a Thanksgiving Turkey Pinecone Craft. It is simple, budget-friendly, and brings festive cheer to your home.

30-60 minutes Ages 3-10

About This Project

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

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Project Tags
thanksgiving fall indoor budget-friendly fine motor skills nature farm forest
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    Make Thanksgiving Turkey Pinecone and Leaf Craft

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    Step 1: Prepare Your Pinecone

    Start by cleaning the pinecones. If you got them from outside, ask an adult to bake them in the oven (200°F for 30 minutes, keep an eye on them) to make sure they're ready. This step is great if you are worried a bug has made a home in your pinecone.

    Step 2: Paint the Leaf and Pinecone

    May need grown-up help
    Paint the leaves to make the turkey's tail feathers. You can paint them in fall colors like orange leaves outlined with brown color, or create a splash of colors. Paint the pinecone to add color to the turkey. Set them out to dry.

    Step 3: Make the Face

    May need grown-up help
    Using googly eyes, attach two eyes to the front of the pinecone. Cut out an orange triangle for the beak and a red teardrop shape for the waddle. Glue them below the eyes. Ask an adult for help if needed.

    Step 4: Add the feathers to the Pinecone

    May need grown-up help
    Take the colorful feathers and glue them to the back of the pinecone. You can add one feather or a bunch of feathers by spreading them out in a fan-like shape; this will create a full, vibrant tail for your turkey. You may want to have an adult use hot glue to add the leaves because it is a quicker bond. If using school glue, wait patiently for it to dry.

    Step 5: Allow Time to Dry

    Be sure to give each piece time to set and dry completely before moving or displaying.
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    • A cartoon of Googly Eyes
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of White Glue
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close glue lids.
    • A cartoon of Leaves
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Paint
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close all paint lids tightly.
    • A cartoon of Construction Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Pine Cones
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Scissors
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Hot Glue Guns
      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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