Create a Thankful Turkey That Sparks Gratitude in Kids
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to focus on gratitude with your family. This Paper Plate Thankful Turkey craft is a simple and meaningful activity that helps kids think about and share what they are thankful for. It’s a perfect project for a chilly November afternoon or a creative classroom activity leading up to the holiday.
Not only does this craft create a festive decoration, but it also becomes a beautiful reminder of all the good things in your lives. Let’s gather our supplies and get ready to create something special!
Craft Supplies:
Most of these items are probably already in your craft bin. Here’s what you need to get started:
- Thankful Turkey Printable – page 1 on box.com
- Thankful Turkey Printable – page 2 on box.com
- White Cardstock Paper
- Construction Paper {orange and red}
- Large Paper Plate
- Crayons, Markers or Coloring Pencils
- Scissors
- Large Paper Plate
- School Glue {or stapler}
- Embellishments
Directions:
Follow these simple instructions to create the cutest Thanksgiving craft kids will love making:
- Begin by printing the two “Thankful Turkey” printables on sturdy white cardstock paper.
- Let your child’s creativity shine! Have them color the turkey and the individual feather shapes on the printable. Fall colors like brown, yellow, and orange work wonderfully for this step.
- Once the feathers are colored, it’s time for the most meaningful part. Using a black marker, help your child write down six things they are thankful for, with one item of gratitude written inside each feather.
- Carefully cut out each colored piece from the printables – the turkey body and all six feathers. At this point in time you should go ahead and trim out a nose, beak and legs from the remaining construction paper.
- Now, take your large paper plate and the paper feathers. Glue the “thankful” feathers all over the paper plate. Let your child decide where each one goes; there are no rules here!
- To complete your Paper Plate Gratitude Turkey, glue the turkey’s body cutout onto the center of the decorated paper plate. Then, add the “I’m thankful for…” cutout wherever you think it looks best. That’s all there is to it!
- Now you can display your finished craft proudly for everyone to see!
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As you admire your child’s finished Paper Plate Thankful Turkey, remember that this little craft represents so much more than colorful feathers and glue – it’s a symbol of the moments you shared, the laughter that filled the room, and the unique things each family member is grateful for. Display their turkey proudly as a daily reminder to celebrate gratitude not just on Thanksgiving, but every day!
Crafting together makes memories that stick, and the conversations sparked by our unique craft can bring your family even closer. Enjoy the warmth, connection, and creativity this turkey themed craft project brings to your home. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful, gratitude-filled Thanksgiving!
