Leaf Turkey Place Cards

Fall leaves adorned with paper triangles and a drawn on face become turkeys for Thanksgiving dinner place cards.  Try to find leaves with lots of points which double as the turkey's feathers.  Cool progeny shows you how to make this unique kids craft.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://coolprogeny.com/2012/11/12/make-it-thanksgiving-place-cards/

Mom dot uses dark fresh leaves.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momdot.com/fall-leaf-turkey-card-or-craft/

Turkey Feather Kids Craft

Make turkey feathers out of paper with aunt peaches.  The "feathers" appear very delicate because of all of the cuts she includes. She actually uses strong paper and lots of paint. 

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.auntpeaches.com/2012/11/magical-paper-turkey-feathers.html

Thanksgiving Napkin Rings

Cut up paper tubes, feathers and colorful markers turn into easy Thanksgiving Day napkin holders perfect for the preschool set.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://edit423.com/2011/11/11/feather-ring/

Thanksgiving Origami Toys

Find pilgrim and Native American printable cut and folk paper toys free from macula tv.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.macula.tv/downloads/papertoys/gallery/thanksgiving/main.htm

Thanksgiving Paper Bag Puppets

A paper bag, construction paper and feathers turn into pilgrim and Native American puppets for Thanksgiving pretend play.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://origamiowls.blogspot.jp/2010/11/thanksgiving-paper-bag-puppets.html

Turkey Coloring Pages

Find a free intricate turkey coloring page printable at news world 1.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the template here:
http://newsworld11.blogspot.com/2010/11/thanksgiving-coloring-pages.html

Doodle art alley has a front facing turkey.

Get the template here:
http://www.mediafire.com/view/?40bc30sk5jjdpmn

Beaded Indian Corn

Sarahndipities uses tri-colored gold andbrown beans and strings them onto raffia to create a beaded version of Indian corn for Thanksgiving.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://sarahndipities.blogspot.jp/2010/11/how-to-tuesday-indian-corn-magnets.html

Free kids crafts has a smaller version using loops of beads and tying with a bow.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.freekidscrafts.com/beaded_indian_corn-e564.html 

Cutesy crafts uses brown pipe cleaners for the base.

Get the instructions here:
http://cutesycrafts.com/2013/11/pony-bead-indian-corn.html

Turkey Vase

This turkey vase makes a great centerpiece the kids can make for Thanksgiving and it's made out of a plastic bottle.  Crazy about my baybah shows how to add feather, colorful tissue paper, a red balloon for the waddle and googly eyes to make this cute craft.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.crazyaboutmybaybah.com/thanksgiving-craft-for-kids/

Pilgrim Paper Finger Puppets

Pilgrim people finger puppets make a cute play and craft activity from easy child crafts.  The puppets are blank so kids can color them in.  

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.easy-child-crafts.com/thanksgiving-crafts-for-children.html

Paper Fan Turkey

Craft ideas for all makes a Thanksgiving turkey out of a multicolored paper fan and construction paper had and face features.  They use googly eyes but paper eyes would work well too.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftideasforall.blogspot.com/2009/11/celebrate-thanksgiving-with-turkey.html

Craft ideas shares a version with more traditional harvest colors using scrapbooking paper.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftideas.info/html/paper_tom_turkey_b.html

Popcorn Thanksgiving Corn Craft

Inspiration for home has a fun way to make a corn craft for Thanksgiving using popcorn, construction paper and a popsicle stick.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://inspirationforhome.blogspot.com/2011/11/10-thanksgiving-kids-craft-decorations.html

Wine Cork Turkey

Left over wine corks, 4 tooth picks, colorful paper and googly eyes turn into a turkey with freckles crafts.  They also write names on the turkey sides to make them into place cards. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://frecklescrafts.com/blog/turkey-place-card-craft/

Turkey Clay Flower Pot Kids Crafts

Terra cotta flower pots become the base and body a turkey with this turkey kids craft from huppie mama.  She glues on color feathers, paper feet and beak and googly eyes. 

Good for ages 4 and up.

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

We made that uses leaves for her version.

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

Red Poppy Veteran's Day Craft

DLTK holidays has a simple craft to honor veterans using a paper plate, red and black paint or markers or craryons and a scissors to cut out the shape.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.dltk-holidays.com/remembrance/mplatepoppy.htm 

That artist woman paints newspaper red, cuts it into a flower and puts poppy seeds in the middle.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thatartistwoman.org/2008/11/how-to-make-paper-poppies.html

Thanksgiving Coloring by Number Pages

Criss cross applesauce learning shares a free printable color by number turkey for Thanksgiving.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the template here:
http://crisscrossapplesaucelearning.blogspot.com/2011/11/color-by-number-turkey.html

1 plus 1plus 1 equals 1 also has a color by number turkey.

Get the template here:
http://www.1plus1plus1equals1.com/PreschoolPacksThanksgiving.html 

Reading with kids has a color by letter turkey.

Get the template here:
http://www.reading-with-kids.com/thanksgiving.html

Toilet Paper Roll Indian Corn Napkin Holders

Toilet paper rolls and the right color napkin come together to make Indian corn napkin rings.  Reading confetti glues on colorful rectangular pieces of yellow, red and orange to make the colorful corn napkin holders.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.readingconfetti.com/2011/11/tp-roll-indian-corn.html

Turkey Candy Treats

Make yummy turkey centerpieces with these cute Reeses Pieces filled turkeys from clean and scentsible.  She uses pipe cleaners, tulle and googly eyes to bring them to life.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cleanandscentsible.com/2012/11/turkey-treats.html

Toddler approved re-purposes baby food jars with m&ms and thankful paper feathers.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.toddlerapproved.com/2011/11/gratitude-turkey-treat-jar.html

Sugarbee crafts uses the traditional Thanksgiving hand print for her turkey's leaves.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/2013/11/toddler-hand-turkey-candy-jar-kids.html

Happy clippings uses chocolate pieces for their turkey treat cups.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.happyclippings.com/2011/11/diy-thanksgiving-turkey-cups.html

One artsy mama uses a painted clay pot to hold her turkey treats, adding a felt face and colorful feathers.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.oneartsymama.com/2012/11/talkin-turkey-thanksgiving-favors.html

Mamas like me uses an aluminum can and construction paper to make her turkey candy container.  

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mamaslikeme.com/2013/11/turkey-candy-cans-thanksgiving-gift.html

 Make and takes uses as assortment of nuts for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.makeandtakes.com/turkey-table-favors-for-your-thanksgiving-table

The crafty blog stalker uses plastic bobbles.

Get the instructions here:
http://thecraftyblogstalker.com/turkey-treats/ 

Chouxchoux paper art uses a test tube.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.chouxchouxpaperart.com/2014/11/super-easy-kids-table-treat.html

Turkey Placemats

A very plump paper turkey becomes a place mat with party planning center. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://partyplanningcenter.blogspot.com/2012/10/thanksgiving-paper-placemats.html

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

Toilet Paper Roll Thanksgiving Characters

Toilet paper tubes transform into playful Pilgrims and Native Americans with the directions from spoonful.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://spoonful.com/crafts/village-people

Craft project ideas share a free printable that kids can color and then paste to a toilet paper roll for fun Thanksgiving reenactments.  There's even a turkey on they can glue feathers to.

Get the templates here:
http://www.craftprojectideas.com/index.php/how-to/material-of-the-month/cardboard-tubes-november-2013/1545-thanksgiving-tube-people 

Weird unsocialized homeschools makes a coloring printable as well.

Get the template here:
http://www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com/thanksgiving-printable-crafts/

Crafts by amanda dresses hers up in felt.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2009/11/cardboard-tube-pilgrims-indians-craft.html 

Thanksgiving Placemat Coloring Pages

Print out these sweet turkey Thanksgiving placemats from Parents.  A great way to entertain the kids during the dinner.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parents.com/holiday/thanksgiving/printables/free-thanksgiving-placecards--stickers--more-for-kids-/#page=1

Martha Stewart prints clip art onto brown paper.

Get the template here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/856917/thanksgiving-place-mat?czone=food%2Fthanksgiving-center%2Fthanksgiving-center-turkey&gallery=274713&slide=856917&center=276949

Made by joel shares a turkey coloring sheet too.

Get the template here:
http://madebyjoel.com/2014/11/printable-placemat-for-giving-thanks.html 

Everyday dishes adds activities including a maze, crossword puzzle, tic tac toe and more.

Get the template here:
 http://everydaydishes.com/holiday/printable-thanksgiving-placemats/

Thanksgiving Paper Dolls

Download these free pilgrim and Native American traditional outfits from activity village.  Providing paper doll costumes for Thanksgiving Day play.

Good for ages 4 and up.  

Get the template here:
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/paper-dolls-thanksgiving-costumes-1

Thanksgiving Luminaries

Light up Thanksgiving night with these turkey inspired luminaries from spoonful.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the template here:
http://spoonful.com/crafts/thanksgiving-turkey-luminarias

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/