Step-by-step tutorial
Step 1
We first followed the directions on the bag of popcorn kernels we had purchased to pop our popcorn. We added some oil to our pan and popped a half cup of popcorn at a time. I completely forgot to have the lid to the pan ready to go and the kids had a great time watching popcorn flying out of the pan while I scrambled to get a lid. Sometimes the simplest mistakes can bring out the best memories.
(To keep this activity very safe, the grownup can make the popcorn ahead of time.)Step 2
After we finished popping our popcorn, we added some salt for flavor and set the popcorn aside to cool. We then grabbed our box of food-service gloves and added our colored goldfish into each slot for the fingers.
Step 3
Next, the kids worked together as a team to add the popcorn.
Step 4
And finally, we cut some pipe cleaners in half and tied off the bag using an orange pipe cleaner for the turkey's feet. We then attached a red pipe cleaner at the base of the thumb to make the turkey's wattle.
Final result!
Here's our Thanksgiving turkey bag. Gobble gobble!