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A Thankful Turkey craft is a fun and creative way to celebrate Thanksgiving while expressing gratitude!

This project is great for kids and adults alike and can be displayed as a centerpiece, or it can be used as a special activity to reflect on the blessings in your life.

Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to making your own Thankful Turkey craft:

DIY Thankful Turkey Craft

Materials:

Printed Turkey Template
Scissors
Your choice of paint or colours- we prefer watercolours!
cellotape or glue stick
Coloured cardstock

Instructions:

Download and print the ‘Thankful Turkey Template’- linked below

Cut out the turkey’s body and set aside.
Colour in or paint the feathers- water colours give a lovely effect. Once done, leave to dry.
Write something you’re thankful for on each feather. For example, you can write “Family,” “Health,” “Friends,” “Home,” or “Laughter.” You can also ask children what they’re thankful for, making it a great activity to engage everyone.

Glue the feathers to the back of the turkey’s body, fanning them out like a traditional turkey tail. You can overlap them a bit to create a fuller, layered effect.

Additionally, you can stick the completed turkey on cardstock.

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Display Your Turkey:

Once your turkey is finished, find a place to proudly display it! You can place it as a centerpiece on the dinner table. You can hang it on the wall. Alternatively, put it on the mantle. In Preschool, you can display it on the wall with a Thanksgiving title to tie it together.
You could make a mini version of this turkey. Give it as a fun Thanksgiving gift.

Why it’s Special:

This Thankful Turkey craft combines creativity with gratitude. It’s a wonderful way to involve children in the Thanksgiving spirit. It also encourages them to reflect on the blessings in their lives. Plus, it’s an adorable addition to your holiday decorations!

Happy crafting, and may your Thanksgiving be filled with joy, love, and many things to be thankful for! 🦃🍂🧡

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