30 Thanksgiving Turkey Crafts for Your Own Busy Gobblers

Pull out these awesome Thanksgiving turkey crafts.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means school will be out for many of your turkeys!

What to do during the week? 

They’re sure to entertain and keep your little gobblers busy.

Be sure to check out these additional Thanksgiving activities!

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Adorable Thanksgiving Books

When you’re done playing, snuggle up and enjoy these Thanksgiving Books with your child.

A Plump and Perky TurkeyA Plump and Perky TurkeyThere Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey!There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey!How to Catch a TurkeyHow to Catch a TurkeyPete the Cat: The First ThanksgivingPete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving

 

The Berenstain Bears Give Thanks (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights)The Berenstain Bears Give Thanks (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights)I Am Thankful: A Thanksgiving Book for KidsI Am Thankful: A Thanksgiving Book for Kids10 Fat Turkeys10 Fat TurkeysA Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (Peanuts)A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (Peanuts)

 

Or enjoy these Thanksgiving Board Books with your toddler. It’s the perfect way to tie in the holiday to your Thanksgiving activities!

30 Thanksgiving Turkey Crafts

Fun Turkey Hand Craft for Toddlers

Paper Plate Turkey Hand Craft | Mommy Evolution

Whether you cook a turkey for Thanksgiving or not, chances are you’re going to want to do a turkey craft with your toddler.

This fun Paper Plate Turkey Hand Craft fits just the bill!

DIY Oreo Candy Corn Turkey Cookies | Mommy Evolution

DIY Oreo Turkey Cookies | Mommy Evolution

Your kids are going to flip over these absolutely adorable Oreo Cookie Turkey Pops.

Handprint Candy Corn Turkey Craft for Kids. Perfect for Thanksgiving! from Mommy Evolution

Handprint Candy Corn Turkey | Mommy Evolution

Need to distract the kids while you prepare Thanksgiving dinner?

Try this Handprint Candy Corn Turkey –  a perfect Thanksgiving turkey crafts!

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Pinecone Turkeys | A Pumpkin and a Princess #thanksgiving #craft

Pinecone Turkeys | A Pumpkin and a Princess

To make these cute little guys go on a nature walk with the kiddos and find some pinecones.

Grab some felt, feathers, wiggly eyes and you’re ready to go.

Felt and Paper Twist Door Turkey | Little Miss Celebration #thanksgiving #craft

Felt and Paper Twist Door Turkey | Little Miss Celebration

This guy is shaking his tail feathers in bright colors and sporting a jaunty, little hat. 

Thumbprint Turkey | The Charmed Mom. #thanksgiving #craft

Thumbprint Turkey | The Charmed Mom

Whether you make them as place cards, greeting cards or just make them for the fun of it, they are a cute way to get ready for turkey day.

Thankful Turkey Tissue Box | Whatever Dee Dee Wants. #thanksgiving #craft

Thankful Turkey Tissue Box | Whatever Dee Dee Wants

 A fun “Give Thanks” inspired idea we came up with to celebrate our blessings this year!

Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl-ing | Make and Takes. #thanksgiving #craft

Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl-ing | Make and Takes

While some of the bigger kids are playing their own turkey bowl football game in the backyard, why not go “bowling for turkeys” down the hallway. 

Thanksgiving Turkey Oreo Pops Treats | The Idea Room. #thanksgiving #craft

Thanksgiving Turkey Oreo Pops Treats | The Idea Room

This Oreo pop version makes for some perfect Thanksgiving Turkey Treats to add to your feast.

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Scrapbook Paper Turkey | First Grade Fanatics #thanksgiving #craft

Scrapbook Paper Turkey | First Grade Fanatics

This simple art project always turns out soooo cute using scrapbook paper.

Egg Carton Turkeys | School Time Snippets. #thanksgiving #craft

Egg Carton Turkeys | School Time Snippets

Sneak in fine motor skills with this turkey craft for kids!

Paper Plate Pop Up Turkey | Crafty Journal. #thanksgiving #craft

Paper Plate Pop Up Turkey | Crafty Journal

This paper plate pop up turkey is so easy even a toddler could make it with a little help.

Of course, their coloring won’t be perfect.

Melted Crayon Turkey Craft | Savvy Sassy Moms #thanksgiving #craft

Melted Crayon Turkey Craft | Savvy Sassy Moms

These turkeys, with melted crayon feathers, can be used in a bunch of different ways.

They can be strung on a wall like a garland, used as place settings, or as an activity for the kids while Thanksgiving dinner is being prepared (just do the melted crayon part ahead of time).

Canning Jar Lid Turkey Craft | All About Family Crafts #thanksgiving #craft

Canning Jar Lid Turkey Craft | All About Family Crafts

Make this canning jar lid turkey into a magnet.

Or attach it to a candle to use as part of a centerpiece or you can dress up old napkin rings or create new ones using them. 

Ribbon Gobbler | She's Kinda Craft #thanksgiving #craft

Ribbon Gobbler | She’s Kinda Craft

A scrap buster that is great to do with the kiddos!

Thanksgiving Gobble Gobble Turkey Craft | Surviving a Teachers Salary #thanksgiving #craft

Thanksgiving Gobble Gobble Turkey Craft | Surviving a Teachers Salary

 This is a fun one that can be edited to use for any size groups of kids any age. 

Easy Craft Stuck Turkey | Formula Mom #thanksgiving #craft

Easy Craft Stuck Turkey | Formula Mom

This is a great craft for leftover supplies and being creative with colors makes it fun!

Rainbow Paper Plate Turkey | Formula Mom #thanksgiving @craft

Rainbow Paper Plate Turkey | Formula Mom

If you like paper plate crafts, this one is pretty simple to do.

And you have options when it comes to painting the clothespins.

Easy Turkey Craft | Happy Home Fairy

Tissue Paper Turkey Craft | Happy Home Fairy

Don’t you love an easy craft where I have all of the materials on hand?

Thanksgiving Turkey Craft Keepsake | Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas #thanksgiving #craft

Thanksgiving Turkey Craft Keepsake | Fern Smith’s Classroom Ideas

Frame this one and bring it out every year!

Little Turkey Craft | eighteen 25 #thanksgiving #craft

Little Turkey Craft | eighteen 25

Are you looking for a fun and fabulous Thanksgiving craft for your little turkeys?

Pumpkin Turkey Craft | Mess for Less #turkey #craft

Pumpkin Turkey Craft | Mess for Less

Make a Pumpkin Turkey Craft by painting feathers and reusing some of our leftover pumpkins. 

Cupcake Liner Turkey Craft | I Heart Crafty Things #thanksgiving #craft

Cupcake Liner Turkey Craft | I Heart Crafty Things

Pull out some brown mini cupcake liners today and made some cute turkeys.

Paper Bag Turkey Craft | Learn Create Love #thanksgiving #craft

Paper Bag Turkey Craft | Learn Create Love

You’ll give this craft five stars — it’s easy to make, only needs a few common materials, and the end product is adorable.

Handprint Thanksgiving Craft | Happiest Mommy on the Block

So easy to do last minute and just looks adorable!

Turkey Pumpkin for Thanksgiving | Craft Klatch #thanksgiving #craft

Turkey Pumpkin for Thanksgiving | Craft Klatch

Don’t turn your pumpkin into a pie, instead I turned him into a turkey!

Maple Leaf Turkeys | Almost Unschoolers #thanksgiving #craft

Maple Leaf Turkeys | Almost Unschoolers

Such a fun craft using nature.

Thankful Turkey Can | Kids Activities Blog #thanksgiving #craft

Thankful Turkey Can | Kids Activities Blog

Every Thanksgiving we like to journal the things we are most thankful for.

This Thankful Turkey Craft with Free Printable makes it even easier to teach little ones the art of gratitude!

Paint Sample Turkey Craft | Motherhood on a Dime #thanksgiving #craft

Paint Sample Turkey Craft | Motherhood on a Dime

Looking for a unique turkey craft?  Use all of your paint samples.

Make a Turkey Pattern | Today in First Grade #thanksgiving #craft

Make a Turkey Pattern | Today in First Grade

Cute and so easy to make. Plus, a great exercise in giving thanks!

Beaded Turkey Craft | Activity Mom #thanksgiving #craft

Beaded Turkey Craft | Activity Mom

Your toddler or preschooler will love this beaded turkey craft!

Easy Printable Thanksgiving Fun!

Get ready for a cornucopia of printable Thanksgiving fun that will make this holiday one to remember!

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, festivity and fun!

12 Comments

  1. Such a great list!! My favorite has to be the pinecone turkeys, so cute!

  2. md Kennedy says:

    I am lucky to be able to baby sit my nieces and nephews for a few days before Turkey Day. Now I have some things to keep them occupied that they will be able to share with the rest of the family on Thanksgiving. Thanks!

  3. I love all of these great turkey crafts! Thank you so much for including my Felt & Paper Twist door turkey. 🙂 He’s really stealing the show on my front door, lol. Lots of wonderful ideas here and thank you so much for sharing! Have a wonderful week!

  4. These are so cute! Thanks for the great compilation! I hope you will stop by our Family Friday Link-Up Party tomorrow and link up this post and some other great ones you might have! I will be pinning this for sure!

  5. What a wonderful roundup just in time for Thanksgiving. Thank you for sharing your post on Creative Learning.

  6. I think these will come in handy for me at some point very soon! I pinned to my Kids Corner board! Thanks for sharing this one with us at Countdown in Style as well! xo

  7. These crafts are so cute. Thanks for compiling the list. Thanks for linking up with the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board!

  8. I’m sure the kids will love many of these. I’m pinning for next year. We won’t be doing any more. Thanks for sharing and linking up with Countdown in Style! Don’t forget to come back on Friday to see if you were featured!

    ~~April~~
    100lbCountdown.com

  9. Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing on Family Friday’s Link-Up Party!

  10. The best thanksgiving activities I have seen in a while thanks

    1. You are more than welcome, Donna. Let me know which ones you try out… I’ve got crafting boys and have big plans for them this season!

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