Fowl Play: 7 Festive Turkey Crafts for a Kid Friendly Thanksgiving

It's officially Fall, and that means Thanksgiving will be here before you know it! To help you and your kids get excited for Turkey season, we've gobbled together a few of our favorite, turkey based arts and crafts projects. Whether you're looking for a simple paper craft project for a toddler, a delicious thanksgiving-themed snack, or a fun game to play with the whole family while the turkey's in the oven, we've got you covered. The crafts in this list are perfect for kids of all ages, and a great way to get your family in the Thanksgiving spirit!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Quilled Turkeys
    Quilled Turkeys

    (Ages 4-12)

    Need a thanksgiving art project that works for kids of all ages? Try making a fun quilled turkey! This simple craft is made with torn strips of construction paper and glue. All the tearing, rolling, and gluing is a great workout for your young artists fine motor skills!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Turkey Math
    Turkey Math

    (Ages 3-8)

    Here's a fun, festive craft that doubles as math practice! Make these cute turkey counters out of crafting foam, then have fun coming up with games to help your little one practice their counting.

  • Visual aid of how to complete T is for Turkey Papercraft

    This "'T' is for 'Turkey'" project is a crafty way to enjoy a little Thanksgiving entertainment AND sneak in a quick vocabulary lesson for any young turkeys still learning the alphabet.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Glove Gobbler Treats

    Stuff your favorite healthy snacks into a plastic glove to create a fun, festive turkey treat to hold your children over until Thanksgiving gets here!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Hand Turkey Cards

    Want to send a season's greeting to grandma, or make a festive thank you note for a friend? Then why not make your very own hand-turkey greeting card? It's quick, it's fun, and your friends and family are sure to appreciate the thought!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Candy Corn Turkeys

    Who doesn't love a festive, sugary snack? All you need to create these adorable turkey treats are a bag of Hershey's kisses, some candy corn, icing, and round crackers.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Turkey Bowling
    Turkey Bowling

    (Ages 3-8)

    Our DIY Turkey Bowling game is great for keeping the whole family entertained until it's time to chow down. Your kids will have a great time crafting the pins, and you can even sneak in a little math practice by asking them to keep score.


Get inspired!