Easy Handprint Turkey Craft for Kids: A Fun Thanksgiving Activity

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a cute and simple handprint turkey craft? This adorable project is perfect for kids of all ages and makes a wonderful keepsake or decoration for the holiday season. 

• Colored construction paper (brown, red, orange, yellow)
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Googly eyes
• Black marker
• Pencil

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Trace your child's hand on brown construction paper. This will be the turkey's body.
2. Cut out the handprint carefully.
3. Cut out several small oval shapes from different colored paper (red, orange, yellow) for the feathers.
4. Glue the colored ovals to the back of the handprint, arranging them like tail feathers.
5. Cut a small triangle from orange paper for the beak and a small teardrop shape from red paper for the wattle.
6. Glue the beak and wattle onto the thumb part of the handprint.
7. Add googly eyes or draw them with a black marker.
8. Use the marker to draw legs and feet at the bottom of the palm.

Tips for Success

• For younger children, pre-cut the shapes and let them focus on gluing and assembling.
• Make multiple turkeys with handprints from different family members for a fun comparison.
• Write the child's name and date on the back to create a lasting memento..

Variations

• Use paint instead of paper for a more tactile experience.
• Add glitter or sequins for extra sparkle.
• Create a whole flock of turkeys and use them as place cards for your Thanksgiving table.

Creating handprint turkeys is a beloved Thanksgiving tradition that never goes out of style. It's a simple yet engaging activity that brings families together and helps children express their creativity. I have made them with my own boys and we all love to make them still:)

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