Gobble Gobble! Today I’m sharing another Thanksgiving themed kid craft idea on Glued To My Crafts and this one is titled Paper Plate Leaf Turkey.

Keep scrolling for all the crafty details and the free turkey body printable to get you started with ease!

Paper Plate Leaf Turkey – Kid Craft Idea For Thanksgiving

Whether for toddlers or older elementary children – this paper plate and leaf covered turkey idea is sure to be a HIT on your kitchen table! It’s absolutely perfect to have laid out as you get the big meal of the day ready!

With just some cardstock, a small paper plate, school glue and some cheap plastic leaves – I was able to pull together this craft for my lil man in little to no time. Not to mention it’s super cheap, too!

And since I’m super awesome to my readers {OK I toot my own horn way too much these days} but with the free turkey printable I’ve provided in the tutorial below, it will only take you a few minutes from start to finish, to pull this turkey kids craft idea together in no time!

Although you could easily use leaves from outside for this craft – we were snowed in {dang Wyoming weather} so the leaves I found the week before at my local Dollar Tree, were the perfect alternative. Whichever direction you go with your choice of leaves for the feathers – I hope this Thanksgiving kid craft tutorial inspires you!

Happy crafting, my dear friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your leaf and paper plate turkeys with us on our Facebook page! It seriously makes my day to see the inspiration come to life! #gluedtomycrafts

RELATED THANKSGIVING POSTS ON GLUED TO MY CRAFTS: Handprint Turkey Poem – Free Printable and Paper Plate Turkey Hiding In A Pumpkin – Kid Craft

 

Leaf Turkey Craft Supplies:

* Small Paper Plate {one per turkey craft}
* Free Turkey Body Printable {DOWNLOAD IT ON BOX.COM}
* White Cardstock Paper
* Color Printer
* Kid Friendly Paper Scissors
* Handful of Plastic Leaves {Dollar Tree}
* School Glue
* Handheld Office Stapler

Directions:

* First download and print our FREE TURKEY BODY PRINTABLE listed above. One print will give you THREE turkeys to craft with.
* Use your scissors to cut out ONE of the turkeys in the printable.
* Set it aside till later.
* Next up – grab your small paper plate, your school glue and a handful of leaves.
* Put a good amount of glue all over the paper plate.
* Lay the leaves on top of the glue, on the plate, until it’s completely covered.
* When you are done adding the leaves that are the turkey’s feathers, grab the paper turkey cutout and staple it to the front of the decorated paper plate.
* Let it dry completely before displaying proudly for all to see. {If the glue doesn’t make it stick, go ahead and staple the pieces together.}
* Don’t forget to share pictures with us of your leaf turkeys! #gluedtomycrafts

I will have a few more “turkey” kid crafts to share in the coming days, so be sure to come back throughout the week on Glued To My Crafts! Till then, be sure to check out our Popsicle Stick Turkey Friend – Kid Craft, Handprint Turkey Vase Keepsake and Coffee Filter Turkeys – Kid Craft posts!

I also have a ton of kid friendly ideas that I’m “pinning” on my Activities for Children Pinterest board so be sure to follow over there too! #gluedtomycrafts