Turkey Art Activity

Turkey Art Activity

Make a fun turkey art project for Thanksgiving. Use the free turkey outline to create a colorful and creative turkey.

5-15 minutes Ages 3-10

About This Project

A 5–15 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Pom Poms, Scissors, and Googly Eyes.

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Project Tags
thanksgiving fall indoor fine motor skills turkey content themes town hall farm
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    A cartoon of Pom Poms
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    A cartoon of Scissors
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    A cartoon of Googly Eyes
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    A cartoon of Tissue Paper
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    A cartoon of Construction Paper
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    A cartoon of Washi Tape
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    A cartoon of Printer
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    A cartoon of Acrylic Paint
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    A cartoon of Newspapers
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    A cartoon of Paper
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    A cartoon of Glue Sticks
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    Make Turkey Art Activity

    Your creative buddy says:
    "Are you as excited to make this as I am?"

    Step 1: Cut Out the Turkey

    Download and print the free turkey craft template. Cut the template in half, saving the flower shape (aka feathers) for later steps. Use the craft printable to cut out the body of the turkey from brown construction paper. Then cut out the beak and wattle from scraps of yellow and red paper. Cut out the eyes for your turkey art and craft.

    Step 2: Assemble the Turkey Body

    SHARP! Grown-up required May need grown-up help
    Put the turkey body together. First use your glue stick to add the beak and then the wattle on top. Last, put the eyes in place. You can use the eyes that are included in the free printable or use googly eyes instead.

    Step 3: Decorate the Feathers (Option 1: Pompom Painting)

    Spread out some newspaper on your crafting surface. Take the feather half of the turkey outline that you set aside. Flip it over and place it on top of the newspaper. Squeeze out paint in the colors of your choice onto the newspaper. Use the pompoms to tap paint entire surface of the feathers. Set them aside and give them time to dry.

    Step 4: Decorate the Feathers (Option 2: Washi Tape)

    Take the feather half of the turkey outline that you set aside. Flip it over to the back. Place random pieces of washi tape onto the entire surface. It does not need to be fully covered. There is no wrong way to place the washi tape.

    Step 5: Decorate the Feathers (Option 3: Squish Paint)

    Spread out some newspaper on your crafting surface. Take the feather half of the turkey outline that you set aside. Flip it over and place it on top of the newspaper. Fold the paper in half. On one half, squeeze out drops of paint in random patterns. Fold the paper back in half and press down. Open it back up slowly to see what squish paint pattern you have made.

    Step 6: Decorate the Feathers (Option 4: Tissue Paper Mosaic)

    Take the feather half of the turkey outline that you set aside. Flip it over to the back. Cover the entire surface randomly, gluing down pieces of tissue paper. It’s alright to leave sections of the tissue paper pieces unattached.

    Step 7: Cut Out the Turkey Feathers

    Once the paint and/or glue has dried, turn the feathers back over so that you can see the outline. Cut out the turkey feathers on the line.

    Step 8: Finish Assembly

    Complete the assembly of your Thanksgiving turkey art by glue the turkey body into the bottom center of the feathers.
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    Clean up

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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 Pom Poms
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Googly Eyes
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Tissue Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Construction Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Washi Tape
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Acrylic Paint
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Make sure all paint bottle lids are shut tight.
    • A cartoon of Newspapers
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Glue Sticks
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Put cap on glue sticks tightly.
    • A cartoon of Scissors
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Printer
      Where they belong:

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