Printable Turkey Placecards

One great way to keep the kids entertained and help get the table ready for Thanksgiving is to have them color in these cute downloadable turkey place cards from real simple.  Older kids can also fold them and add the names to help with the seating arrangements.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/holidays/thanksgiving/thanksgiving-christmas-crafts-00100000087494/page3.html

Clothespin Turkeys

A new twist on the paper hand turkey, katherine marie photography adds colorful feathers and clothespins for feet.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://katherinemariephotography.com/blog/archives/7375

Funky time uses vintage clothes pins.

Get the instructions here:
http://fun.kyti.me/index.php/2011/11/funky-turkeys/

Paper Turkeys

A simple turkey craft good for younger kids who like glue, we made that supplies the pattern so all the kids have to do is cut and paste.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://wemadethat.blogspot.com/2012/11/paper-turkey.html

 My bored toddler uses long paper strips to make the turkey feathers.

Get the instructions here:
http://myboredtoddler.com/thanksgiving-craft-for-toddlers-turkey/

Paper Turkey Toy

Download this free printable to make an interactive paper turkey box from creativello to gobble your way into Thanksgiving.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the template here:
http://creativello.com/free-stuff-paper-desk-toys/

Wishing You A Fruitful Thanksgiving

Oddly enough a pear makes the perfect shape for a turkey face add a nice fallen brown leaf for the feathers and draw on a face for a really cute centerpiece courtesy of crafts unleashed.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftsunleashed.com/seasonal/fall/pear-turkey-craft/

An orange is super cute too and adds some nice color.  Find all the details of how to turn an orange, pine cone, fallen red leaves, and two acorns into a cute turkey from parenting.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parenting.com/article/gobble-gobble-turkey

Kitchen fun with my three sons uses an apple and grapes for their fruity turkey.

Get the instructions here:
http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2011/11/gobble-gobble-up-some-fruit.html 

The party animal blog uses slices of apples to make the turkey and puts peanut butter in between to keep them together.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thepartyanimal-blog.org/apples-peanut-butter-turkey-treats-kids/ 

Wild olive uses a pineapple.

Get the instructions here:
http://wildolive.blogspot.com/2014/11/printable-pineapple-turkey-table-decor.html

Paper Cup Turkey

Kaboose shares a tukey made out of a paper cup, paper, pom pom an dglue.  Markers could be used for eyes too.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://crafts.kaboose.com/paper-cup-turkeys.html

Parenting has a similar version.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.parenting.com/gallery/thanksgiving-crafts-ideas?page=1 

The resourceful mama adds colorful feathers.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.theresourcefulmama.com/styrofoam-cup-thanksgiving-kid-crafts/

Rainbow Rotini Turkey

Publix shared a turkey craft using colorful spiral pasta for the feathers.  The rest of the turkey uses construction paper and glue.  The craft instructions are no longer on their site. 

Good for ages 5 and up. 

We have it all has a similar noodle pasta turkey craft.

Get the instructions here:
http://wedonthaveitall.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-kid-crafts-on-my-to-do-list.html

Thanksgiving Leaf Turkey

A really cute idea for making a turkey for Thanksgiving.  All you need are some pretty fallen leaves, construction paper, glue and markers.  Kids will have fun collecting the leaves as well.

Easy preschool craft shares a turkey made out of a stack of fallen colorful eaves and twigs.  You could use markers instead to color in the eyes.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.com/search/label/Thanksgiving

Yahoo shares a more wild version.

Get the instructions here:
http://voices.yahoo.com/thanksgiving-preschool-craft-leaf-turkey-picture-7106480.html

Trip momma has a cute round version.

Get the instructions here:
http://tripmomma.blogspot.com/2012/11/bathroom-done-and-fun-with-leaves.html

Crafty journal's version adds rope for legs and feet and even dresses up the turkey with a bow tie.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftyjournal.com/fall-leaf-turkey-magnet/ 

Almost unschoolers makes one with googly eyes.

Get the instructions here:
http://almostunschoolers.blogspot.com/2013/10/maple-leaf-turkey-craft.html 

A lovely lark's version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.alovelylark.com/2013/11/fun-fall-idea-make-leaf-turkey.html 

Baby center uses the leaves as feathers and paper for the bodies.

Get the instructions here:
http://blogs.babycenter.com/life_and_home/leaf-feather-turkeys-for-thanksgiving/

3D Paper Turkey

Free kids crafts uses autumn colored construction paper to make a three dimensional standing turkey.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.freekidscrafts.com/paper_loop_turkey-e1680.html

Toilet Paper Roll Turkey

Thifty crafty girl uses toilet paper rolls and paper plates, paint and paper to create cute turkeys for Thanksgiving.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thriftycraftygirl.com/2011/11/24-days-of-thanksgiving-obligatory-kids.html

 

All kids network's version uses cut out paper feathers and a glued on paper beak and feet.  They use googly eyes but drawn on eyes would work as well.

Get the instructions here:

http://allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/thanksgiving/toilet-paper-roll-turkey.asp

A pinterest page dresses up the turkeys with rather fanciful bow ties. 

Mess for less uses glitter.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.messforless.net/2011/11/paper-roll-turkey.html

Hand Print Turkey

Meet the dubiens shows how to make a turkey using hand prints for feathers.  The rest of the turkey is made with construction paper and glue.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.meetthedubiens.com/2011/10/handprint-turkeys.html

Pounds for pennies shares a hand cut out turkey using different size hands from each family member.

Get the instructions here:
http://pounds4pennies.com/crafts/thanksgiving-art-crafts/

Crafts by amanda makes a family version as well.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2011/11/family-handprint-turkey.html 

Free preschool crafts uses feathers.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.freepreschoolcrafts.com/handprint-turkey-with-feathers/ 

Crafty mama in me traces her hand and glues on candy corn for the feathers.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftymama-in-me.com/candy-corn-handprint-turkey/ 

Frogs and snails and puppy dog tails uses M&Ms.

Get the instructions here:
http://frogsandsnailsandpuppydogtail.com/mms-candy-turkey-handprint-thanksgiving-crafts-for-kids/ 

Five little chefs uses two hand prints.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.fivelittlechefs.com/craft/handprint-turkey.html

Pinecone Turkeys

Projects for preschoolers has an easy way to turn a pine cone into a turkey for Thanksgiving.  All you need is some glue and pre-cut paper feathers and head.  The eyes can be drawn on as well if you don't have the googily ones.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.projectsforpreschoolers.com/make-a-pine-cone-turkey/

Momtastic uses pipe cleaners with her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momtastic.com/diy/174759-pinecone-turkey-diy-craft/

The national wild turkey federation also uses pipe cleaners and adds pompoms with their version of the pine cone turkey craft.  

Get the instructions here:

http://www.nwtf.org/flyinghigh/thanksgiving_crafts.html

Hostess with the mostess places hers on top of a box of popcorn making it a really cute Thanksgiving day favor or hostess gift idea.

Get the instructions here:

http://blog.hwtm.com/2013/11/kids-thanksgiving-craft-pinecone-turkeys/

Found on pinterest, pine cone turkeys with thankful messaging.

We make that uses leaves.

Get the instructions here:
http://we-made-that.com/pinecone-turkey/

Jinxy kids adds feathers.

Get the instructions here:
http://jinxykids.com/turkey-pinecone-craft-thanksgiving-fun/ 

One creative mommy adds beads to pipe cleaner feathers.

Get the instructions here:
http://onecreativemommy.com/pinecone-turkey-kids-craft/ 

Fireflies and mud pies adds ribbon feathers.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.firefliesandmudpies.com/2015/10/25/scrap-ribbon-pinecone-turkeys/ 

Lia griffith adds felt to make them look more cuddly.

Get the instructions here:
http://liagriffith.com/felt-and-pinecone-turkey-craft/

Paper Plate Turkey

All kids network shows how to turn a paper plate into a turkey.  The trickiest part will be finding blown paper plates.  All you need is the paper plate and construction paper and glue.  You can draw on the eyes in case you don't have the kind that google. 

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/thanksgiving/paper-plate-turkey.asp 

Edublogs uses loops made out of construction paper for their turkey and has the turkey turned sideways.

Get the instructions here:
http://ccfuncrafts.edublogs.org/2009/11/09/paper-plate-turkey/

Jill dubien uses paint and feathers.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.meetthedubiens.com/2010/10/paper-plate-turkeys-for-canadian.html 

Crafts for all seasons adds things that she is thankful for to each of the paper feathers.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.crafts-for-all-seasons.com/thankful-turkey-craft.html 

Parents makes a hat.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parents.com/holiday/thanksgiving/crafts/super-cute-thanksgiving-hats/ 

Plan your preschool makes a toddler friendly version for even the smallest kids.

Get the instructions here:
http://planyourpreschool.blogspot.com/2011/11/hand-print-turkeys.html 

Theme party palace stuffs paper feathers insider her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.theme-party-palace.com/paper-plate-turkey.html 

Toddler approved makes hers into a chair backer.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.toddlerapproved.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-chair-backer.html 

Hello wonderful uses pastel plates.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hellowonderful.co/post/colorful-turkey-paper-plate-craft