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35 Easy Turkey Crafts for Kids

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Britni Vigil

03/03/2025

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Whether you want to make a keepsake like a handprint turkey or something that’ll just keep the kids entertained for a few hours, these fun turkey crafts for kids of all ages are perfect! All of these Thanksgiving crafts take only a few supplies and just minutes to make, perfect for some Thanksgiving fun!

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As my boys get older, they’re getting more into making things, like this ghost craft we did for Halloween that my younger son just loved helping with.

I’ve found that simple crafts are best because neither of them really have a long attention span when it comes to complicated crafts.

And since we are at home for Thanksgiving this year AND the boys are out of school, I thought I’d come up with some Thanksgiving crafts for kids that we can do during that time. Crafts are the perfect Thanksgiving activities for any holiday festivities!

And of course, I’m sharing all of these easy turkey crafts with you!

I searched Google, Facebook, Pinterest, and even TikTok (do you follow me there – if not, you should @playpartyplan) to find the best Thanksgiving crafts out there! These are simple, cute, and ones that kids will actually enjoy making.

Edible Turkey Crafts

Let’s start it off where Thanksgiving really shines – the food! All of these crafts are edible turkey crafts, so not only cute but also delicious! Making these with kids is a fun way to include a craft and make snacks for Thanksgiving dinner!

A hand holding a chocolate turkey made out of candy
Candy Turkeys
No one said crafts can’t be edible right? These darling chocolate turkeys are simple to make and taste great too! Enjoy with the kids once you’re done making these cute little turkeys.
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turkeys made out of cheese and crackers
Turkey Cracker Snacks
Grab a pack of those dip in cheese style crackers, add some leaves for feathers, and of course – googly eyes! These darling snacks are perfect for a Thanksgiving feast or take home snack! And they’re fun for younger kids to help make since the turkey’s body is store-bought!
Check it out!
turkeys made out of apples
Apple Candy Turkeys
These may be the sweetest turkeys in this entire post! Apple bodies, marshmallow faces, and gumdrop feathers make these not only sweet but super fun to make! Little kids will LOVE making these!
Check it out!
candy turkey treats
Reese’s Pieces Turkeys
There’s a reason I used Reese’s Pieces in my fall snack mix, it’s the perfect fall color. And it’s perfect in these cute candy turkeys! These are a lot of fun to give out as favors too!
Check it out!
turkeys made out of ornaments
Ornament Turkey Treats
Fill empty ornaments with treats, add some feathers and eyes (of course), and these become the cutest take home turkey treats ever! The combo of the turkey’s face and the paper feathers is just the cutest!
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turkeys made out of juice bottles
Turkey Juice Bottles
Now these are refreshing! Old school juice bottles turned into turkeys! These would be great for a drink at a Thanksgiving feast, just make sure not to glue the lids on! You could also do something similar with clear plastic cups filled with this homemade spiced apple cider or this pumpkin juice!
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turkeys made out of popcorn
Popcorn Turkeys
Fill up plastic gloves, like I did with my Halloween candy hands, with popcorn and colored candies to make these fun Thanksgiving treats! They’re like turkey popcorn treat bags!
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Handprint/Footprint Turkey Crafts

Since I already mentioned it, let’s talk next about some fun keepsake type Thanksgiving crafts – cute turkeys made using handprints, footprints, etc. These are ones to put in their box to keep forever, or at least until they get older!

turkey made out of a brown paper bag
Turkey Handprint Craft
These cute paper bag turkeys have it all – color, feathers, handprints, and cute eyes! Plus, you can use them as puppets because who doesn’t want a turkey puppet!?!
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handprint turkey on a white paper
Handprint Turkey Craft
Want to save your kids’ handprints? Try this simple handprint turkey craft that uses three different colors plus some paint for a fun Thanksgiving keepsake! You could even do it year after year to see how your turkey (and kids) grows! I love looking back at little hands when they get bigger!
Check it out!
turkey made out of a cup
Cup Handprint Turkey
Like the idea of a handprint turkey but don’t want to deal with all that paint and paint cleanup? This one just traces a hand, colors it in, and adds it to a cup for a different option!
Check it out!
turkey made out of a footprint
Footprint Turkey Craft
Who knew a footprint made a perfect turkey body? These cute keepsakes are great for little feet!
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Handprint Turkey Poem
For this fun craft, all you need is some paint, little hands, and the printable poem that’s included in this post. It’s one of those easy Thanksgiving crafts that parents will look at years later with fondness.
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Paper Turkey Crafts

Next up are probably the simplest of the entire group – turkeys made out of paper (plus most often a pair of googly eyes). These ones are great for practicing scissors, gluing, and basic craft skills!

Paper Bag Turkey Craft
This simple craft includes a free printable template that kids can cut out to make their very own turkey puppet with just a paper bag, some glue, and scissors!
Check it out!
Paper Chain Turkey Wreath
Remember making paper chains as countdown links back in the day? This turkey takes it a step further by using those paper chains as the turkey’s feathers! Put it all on a paper plate for one adorable turkey wreath!
Check it out!
turkey made out of a paper plate
Paper Plate Turkey Craft
This darling turkeys uses just paper, scissors, glue, and a paper plate! It’s so simple that even preschoolers can make this one!
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Toilet Paper Turkey
Keep some of those empty toilet paper rolls, add some paper feathers, and googly eyes and you’ve got a turkey that’s not only cute, it stands on its own!
Check it out!
turkeys with words on the feathers
Thankful Turkey Craft
This thankful turkey craft uses a cardboard body, paper, and googly eyes (those are a must for turkey crafts!). But the thing I love the most is the idea to write things they’re thankful for on the feathers, such a fun idea!
Check it out!

turkey made out of paper
Crinkle Paper Turkey
I’m calling this one a crinkle paper turkey because those look at those fun crinkled paper feathers! I love the dimension and texture you get just from the simple act of crinkling the paper – such a great idea!
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turkey made out of paper strips
Paper Strip Turkey Craft
This turkey is made by simply cutting paper into thin strips and gluing onto the template provided on the site! I love the layers of the strips and different colors, gives it a fun layer of texture and dimension!
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Finger Puppet Turkey
We like to make things fun and this finger puppet turkey is definitely fun! A cute paper turkey with cut out holes for fingers so kids can make their turkey move, gobble, and even dance!
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Turkey Bookmarks
These might be the most useful turkey crafts on this entire list! Print out the template then just cut, fold, and make your very own turkey bookmark! So cute and perfect for older children who want to craft but not with a pipe cleaner and googly eyes!
Check it out!
headband that looks like a turkey
Turkey Headbands
This simple low-mess craft only takes 10 minutes to make and kids can wear them all throughout the holiday season! It’s a great craft for this time of year!
Check it out!

Other Turkey Crafts

And last but definitely not least (some of my these are my personal favorites) are the turkey crafts made out of different materials! These are really some of the most fun ideas on this entire list so I hope you got this far!

coffee filter turkey in someone's hand
Coffee Filter Turkeys
Have you ever done coffee filter crafts? They do a great job of taking on color and are the perfect way to create the turkey’s feathers in this coffee filter turkey craft!
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Sponge Painted Turkey
Grab some paint, a sponge, and a paper plate to make this darling turkey craft. It’s like a mixed media turkey project for kids!
Check it out!
Turkey with feathers made out of buttons
Button Turkey
Print out the template on this page and fill in the turkey’s feathers with buttons (like in the picture), tissue paper, or even pom poms of all colors! Love how versatile this idea is.
Check it out!
turkey made out of popsicle sticks
Popsicle Stick Turkey
These super fun popsicle stick turkeys incorporate painting, gluing, cutting, and bending pipe cleaners – great for a solid 30 minutes of craft time!
Check it out!
turkey made out of popsicle sticks
Pilgrim Popsicle Turkey
Speaking of popsicle sticks, how about using painted popsicle sticks for the body and for feathers? I love everything about this cute pilgrim turkey complete with adorable feet!
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Cork Turkeys
These little cork sized turkeys use feathers cut out of felt, small corks, and pins to create something just adorable!
Check it out!
Flower pot turkey with candy corn inside
Flower Pot Turkey
Use mini flower pots painted with turkey faces and fake leaves to make these cute guys! These are probably better for older kids but would make fun gifts or favors too – just fill with treats!
Check it out!
painted pinecone that looks like a turkey
Painted Pinecone Turkey
Paint a pinecone and add a cute turkey face and voila, you have this fun Thanksgiving craft! It’s pretty enough to set this little guy out as a Thanksgiving decoration too! And kids will love seeing the pine cone turkeys they made displayed!
Check it out!
turkey made with a craft stick and bottle cap
Bottle Cap Turkey
These cute little guys are made with a bottle cap, craft stick, and some feathers. Small yet mighty and fun to play with!
Check it out!
turkey made out of a picture frame
Picture Frame Turkey
This fun turkey is made out of a cheap picture frame (hello Dollar Store!), google eyes, and some feathers! Add a photo and give to grandparents or others you’re thankful for on Thanksgiving!
Check it out!
turkeys made out of clothespins
Clothespin Turkeys
Grab some clothespins and fake leaves and you have almost everything you need for these super cute turkey crafts! You could even paint the clothespins if you want or leave them natural.
Check it out!
kids holding painted turkeys
Tape Resist Turkeys
Last but not least, these fun turkeys are made on cardboard using tape, paint, and a little paper for the face! Not only is this a super cute final craft, the activity itself is really fun!
Check it out!
Yarn Turkeys
This is one of the best turkey crafts for practicing fine motor skills with cutting, gluing, and wrapping yarn around the turkey feathers! Kids will have so much fun choosing their own yarn colors and wrapping them in their own unique way!
Check it out!

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More Thanksgiving Ideas for Kids

If you like these turkey crafts for kids, you’ll love these other kid-friendly Thanksgiving activities!

  • Pick a turkey game – this creative turkey hunt game has everyone hiding and finding turkeys to win points or prizes!
  • Thanksgiving scavenger hunt – the ultimate scavenger hunt full of riddles, clues, and lots of searching to find a Thanksgiving surprise at the end!
  • Thanksgiving games – tons of Thanksgiving games all ready to be played minute to win it style on on their own!
  • Turkey coloring pages – a set of 10 different Thanksgiving coloring pages that include turkeys, pilgrims, food, and more!
  • Roll a turkey – a printable game that includes rolling a die to build your very own turkey!

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