Your kids should be decking the halls with craft turkeys this November since they are the most universal representation of Thanksgiving. Their faux feathers just seem to brighten up the room, and, for some reason, they make you giggle; let's accredit that to the common use of googly eyes. Turkey crafts for kids are fun and promote creativity because turkeys can be constructed out of almost anything!

These 28 Turkey Crafts for Kids are wonderful activities for your kids to do while you are cooking or working. Some of these crafts can even be done with little to no mess at the dinner table. The little chicks love seeing their arts and crafts projects displayed throughout the home for all guests to see. Thanksgiving crafts for kids allow them to truly understand the holiday and serve as a great segue to the "What are you thankful for?" activity.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, your kids can make creative greeting cards, adorable place card holders, turkeys from recycled items, and delicious Thanksgiving dessert recipes and appetizers all involving turkeys. Your little ones can have a ton of fun in the home this autumn with glue, chocolate, feathers, clay pots, paint, markers, crayons and, of course, googly eyes. Your kids shouldn't be a chicken when choosing which turkey crafts for kids they want to do; they can try as many as they want!

28 Turkey Crafts for Kids: Fantastic Kids' Thanksgiving Activities Table of Contents

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Recycled Turkey Crafts

Edible Turkey Crafts

Table Turkey Crafts

Other Easy Turkey Crafts for Kids

Kids loving doing crafts to get them into the holiday spirit. To find even more fun Thanksgiving crafts for kids, check out the free 19 Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids eBook.

Recycled Turkey Crafts

Recycled turkey crafts are wonderful projects during the holiday season because they cost next to nothing. Thanksgiving crafts for kids using recycled items are just as adorable as the costly ones, but they leave a little more money in your pocket, which is certainly something to be thankful for!

1. Feathery Recycled Turkeys
2. Junk Mail Turkey Place Cards
3. Upcycled Egg Carton Turkey
4. Scrap Paper Turkey Box
5. Irresistible 3-D Thanksgiving Turkey

Edible Turkey Crafts

Thanksgiving is the holiday of delicious food, so have your kids add to the spread with delectable turkey-themed fare. Grapes and cheese are fun finger foods for appetizers. Your kids can make them even more fun by using them as feathers for their completely edible turkey. Once your kids have stuffed themselves with mashed potatoes and real turkey, they can top off their food coma with mini, chocolatey Turkey Cookie Pops, which are an absolute blast to make.

6. Fruit and Cheese Turkey
7. Turkey Cookie Pops
8. Deliciously Clever Turkey Cookies
9. Delicious Donut Turkey Treats
10. Oreo Turkey Crafts
11. Nutter Butter Turkey Treats
12. Appetizing Apple Turkeys

One way to get your kids excited about the Thanksgiving holiday is to surprise them with some fun edible crafts. 24 Edible Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids has a ton of delicious ideas for your kids to try.

Table Turkey Crafts

Your kids can have a blast making turkey crafts for the table and at the table. As the adults enjoy their Thanksgiving food leisurely, the kids are bound to get jumpy. After they finish admiring their awesome centerpieces, these other decorative crafts will keep the kids happy for as long as the meal takes.

13. Thankful Turkey Paper Feathers
14. Thanksgiving Dinner Boredom Busters
15. Kids' Table Turkey Centerpiece
16. Toddler Maple Leaf Turkey
17. Turkey Craft Matching Game
18. Festive Paper Turkey
19. Thankful Little Thanksgiving Turkey

Other Easy Turkey Crafts for Kids

There still aren't enough turkey crafts around your home to successfully celebrate Thanksgiving, so check out these other awesome Thanksgiving crafts for kids. Your little ones will love all the different ways they can make their turkeys.

20. Family Handprint Turkey
21. Thumbprint Turkey Cards for Thanksgiving
22. Clay Pot Turkeys
23. Turkey Pinch Pot
24. Turkey Toss Bean Bag Game
25. Silly Pumpkin Turkey Craft
26. Nature's Best Turkey Puzzle
27. 10 Minute Mason Jar Turkey
28. Gimme Five Turkey

If you're looking for other fun Thanksgiving crafts for kids, 30 Thanksgiving Kids Crafts: Kids Craft Ideas for Turkey Day has a bunch of craft ideas your kids will love.

 

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