It’s craft time and learning fun, smashed together for a creative Thanksgiving themed kid craft idea! Keep scrolling to see our Popsicle Stick “T” is for Turkey tutorial below!

“T” is for turkey and this popsicle stick kid craft activity is the PERFECT way to reinforce that idea!

Inspired by my son {I’m trying to step up his letter recognition} today I’m sharing another kid friendly activity that is SUPER simple for kids and adults of all ages to pull together to celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving season!!!

This Popsicle Stick Turkey Kid Craft Idea has endless possibilities since you can have children decorate it ANY WAY THEY LIKE! And it’s just that – a “T” that we turned into a turkey! Then decorate with various embellishments to really hit the idea on the nail! Super fun – right?!

Now let’s get those creativity juices flowing with the step-by-step tutorial below! I even linked some Amazon links, in the supply list, so you can grab the supplies with ease!

Happy crafting my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your craft stick turkeys with us on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts

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“T” is for Turkey Craft Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {five per turkey craft}
* School Glue
* Small Paper Plate
* Light Tan Craft Paint
* Foam Paint Brush
* Colored Cardstock – red, orange, brown
* Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
* Mini Wooden Clothespins {four per turkey craft}
* Decorative Leaf Stickers {Amazon Affiliate Link}
* Small Wiggle Eyes {two per turkey craft}

Directions:

* First glue your FIVE jumbo popsicle sticks together to look like an “T.” Two popsicle sticks across three other popsicle sticks.
* Set aside to let it dry completely.
* Now grab your colored sheets of cardstock and scissors.
* Cut out a circular head, triangle nose, as well as legs for your turkey.
* Set those aside.
* Now grab your four wooden clothespins and leaf stickers.
* Adhere one leaf on each wooden clothespin, to make feathers for your turkey.
* Set those aside.
* Now it’s time for the paint step! Grab your paper plate, paint brush, craft paint and the popsicle stick shape “T.”
* Squirt some paint on the paper plate.
* Go ahead and paint your “T” shape completely brown.
* To finish off your Popsicle Stick Turkey – glue your cardstock turkey head to the center of the “T” as well as the other paper pieces in place.
* Then follow that by pinching/adding the clothespin feathers on the top part of the “T” shape.
* Add other embellishments you see fit before displaying proudly!!!

If you are looking for even more Thanksgiving themed kid crafts, be sure to check out the fun posts below. And if you decide to make today’s “T” Is for Turkey – Kid Craft or any of our inspiring crafts found on the blog – be sure to share a picture on our Facebook page for all of us to see!
* Leaf Turkey {Kid Craft}
* Paper Plate Turkey {Kid Craft}
* Cheerio Corn on the Cob {Kid Craft}
* Stained Glass Turkeys {Kid Craft}
* Handprint Turkey {Kid Craft}