Keep things simple but fun with today’s Handprint Turkey Poem keepsake idea! Remember those tiny little hands forever with our free printable and craft tutorial below!
Turkey Handprint Poem – Thanksgiving Kids Craft
I just LOVE a good handprint keepsake craft – don’t you? Especially this time of year when we are so focus on the “memories” we are making. With keepsake craft you make with your child, it’s the perfect excuse to get messy AND make an adorable crafty piece for family members {and yourself} to enjoy for years to come.
That’s why I’m kicking out ANOTHER handprint poem printable template that’s absolutely perfect for teachers, parents, grandparents and ALL those who work with small children this time of year. This time for THANKSGIVING!
Today’s handprint turkey poem keepsake idea is just a simple paint & press craft idea that is sure to be loved by the lucky receiver for years to come!!!
In this post, I’ve included a FREE gender-neutral Thanksgiving printable template, so all you need to do is print the file, grab some paint and have your children add their handprint to complete the turkey themed craft. It’s so simple, you have NO excuse NOT to do it!
So what are you waiting for? Download the file below and get to work on creating this awesome Handprint Turkey Poem piece today. Then place in a beautiful frame or in a scrapbook to enjoy for years to come. Whatever you do with it – I hope you enjoy making it with your child!
Happy crafting this beautiful fall season, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s adorable handprint turkey piece with us! You can ALWAYS tag us on Facebook or Instagram for easy sharing! I can’t wait to see those adorable pieces in action! #gluedtomycrafts
THINK AHEAD TO WINTER WITH —> Snowman Poem Keepsake
Craft Supplies:
- Turkey Poem Printable
- White Cardstock Paper
- Color Printer
- Washable Brown Craft Paint
- Large, Foam Paint Brush
- Small Paper Plate
- Baby Wipes
- Orange Sharpie Marker
- School Glue
- Large Wiggle Eye
Directions:
- First print the free turkey poem template printable, listed above in the supply list.
- Grab the brown craft paint.
- Paint your child’s hand completely brown and press it in the center of the printable.
- Now grab some embellishments and give the turkey life!
- Add a wiggle eye on the thumb, draw on a beak/some feet and then add some glitter to the fingertip “feathers.”
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Add other embellishments you see fit to your Handprint Turkey Poem Keepsake.
- Have children sign their name in the provided space.
- Then display/gift proudly!
- Don’t forget to snap a few pictures to share with us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts
PLAN AHEAD TO WINTER WITH OUR —> Handprint Holiday Poems
If you are looking for even MORE fall themed crafts to make with your child this Thanksgiving season, be sure to check out the fun posts on our website, listed below! #gluedtomycrafts
Popsicle Stick Owls
Tissue Paper Apple
Paper Plate Raccoon
Indian Corn Painting
Popsicle Stick Pumpkin Patch Frame
Pumpkin Gift Bags
Fall Sensory Bin Idea
Handprint Tree Canvas

Handprint Turkey Poem
- White Cardstock Paper
- Thanksgiving Printable - Landing Page
- Orange Sharpie Paint Pens
- Brown Craft Paint
- 1 Large Wiggle Eye
Instructions
- First print out the free turkey poem template printable, on a sheet of single white cardstock paper.
- Next grab the brown craft paint and small paper plate. Squirt some paint on the plate.
- Pick a hand - any hand! Paint the palm of your child's hand completely brown and press it in the center of the printed printable. Make sure you wiggle each finger so the paint really transfers to the paper.
- Now lift up their hand to reveal the handprint design underneath.
- Use the baby wipes to clean off excess paint from hands {as well as washing their hand at the sink with soap and water!}
- Grab some embellishments and give the turkey life!
- Add a wiggle eye on the thumb, draw on a beak/some feet and then add some glitter to the fingertip "feathers."
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Then display/gift proudly!