Thanksgiving Sensory Bin

Pine cones, acorns, and fall colored beans are just some of the Thanksgiving inspired items how we learn at home uses for their Thanksgiving sensory box.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.howwelearnathome.com/2012/11/thanksgiving-sensory-tote-and.html

I'm just nutty about Thanksgiving

Walnuts turn into really cute turkeys with the help of an acorn head, fall leaf feathers and felt facial features.  Ganzworld shares all of the details.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://parentclub.ganzworld.com/celebrations/walnut-turkey-craft/

Home in the country has a very similar walnut turkey but with colorful paper feathers instead as well as paper feet.

Get the instructions here:
http://homeinthecountry.wordpress.com/2010/11/15/walnut-turkeys/

Turkeys Say Bless You

An empty Kleenex box makes a base for a collection of Thanksgiving wishes.  I heart crafty things adds a head and painted cardboard feathers, having the kids write their thanks throughout the month of November.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.iheartcraftythings.com/2012/11/thankful-turkey-box.html

Crafts by amanda uses a cereal box for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2013/11/cereal-box-thankful-turkey.html

I'll Drink to that Turkey

Whether it's apple or sparkling grape juice kids will love to make these turkey drink cups.  Sips etc simply uses a clear plastic cup, colorful feathers, googly eyes and a paper beak to make these drinks gobble.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://sipsetc.blogspot.com/2011/11/sippy-cup-how-to-make-gobble-gobble.html

Happy clippings uses paper for feathers and the turkey's face.

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

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/