If you’re looking for a fun Thanksgiving craft to do with your kids, look no further than this Disguise a Turkey Gumball Machine!
This is a great activity to keep kids entertained while also getting them into the holiday spirit.
And who knows, you might even end up with some cute turkey-themed decoration for your home. So get out those crafting supplies and let’s get started!
I recently learned that the idea for disguising turkeys comes from this book, Turkey Trouble.
The simple idea is that the turkey doesn’t want to be eaten at Thanksgiving, so it’s your child’s job to use items around your home to dress up the turkey so that the turkey won’t be found!
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Printable Disguise a Turkey Gumball Machine Set #1
Have your child decide on how they want to disguise the turkey as a gumball machine.
Then, gather the necessary supplies to create the turkey! You can use crayons, markers, beads, glitter, pom poms, pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, feathers, cotton balls, sequins, and other art supplies and crafts to add to your disguise a turkey.
My pictures in this post from our Disguise a Turkey Gumball Machine can help you with your idea.
Looking for a fun, hands-on activity to keep your kids entertained this November?
This Build a Turkey Craft for Kids is the perfect solution! This simple, printable craft lets children create their own turkeys using feathers, body, and feet cutouts.
It’s a fantastic way to encourage creativity, fine motor skills, and family fun during the busy holiday season.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or homeschooler, this craft is perfect for keeping kids engaged while celebrating Thanksgiving.
Here’s everything you need to know about this easy, fun, and educational activity.
Why This Turkey Craft Is Perfect for Kids
Encourages Creativity: Kids can mix and match feathers and colors to make each turkey unique.
Supports Fine Motor Skills: Cutting and gluing pieces helps strengthen hand-eye coordination.
Educational & Fun: Works as a hands-on way to learn about Thanksgiving traditions.
Screen-Free Entertainment: Perfect for keeping kids busy without turning to tablets or phones.
What’s Included in the Build a Turkey Craft Printable
This craft is designed to be simple yet engaging for kids of all ages. Your printable includes:
Turkey body
Feathers
Feet
Children can glue the turkey together by itself or create a colorful scene on construction paper. It’s perfect for homeschool activities, preschool projects, and kindergarten craft time.
How to Use This Turkey Craft
Print: Use standard paper or cardstock for durability.
Cut: Let kids carefully cut out the turkey body, feathers, and feet.
Glue: Assemble the turkey on its own or on construction paper to create a Thanksgiving scene.
Display: Show off your child’s creation at home, in the classroom, or as part of a holiday decoration.
This craft is mess-free, quick to prep, and fun for kids of all skill levels – making it perfect for busy parents looking for easy holiday activities.
Ways to Use the Build a Turkey Craft
This turkey craft is versatile and can be used in many ways, making it more than just a fun activity:
Thanksgiving classroom projects for preschool, kindergarten, or early elementary
Homeschool activities for November
Family craft time to engage kids in a creative, seasonal activity
Bulletin board decorations or Thanksgiving displays
Creative writing prompts – have kids tell a story about their turkey
Thanksgiving party activity to entertain kids during family gatherings
Quiet-time activity for parents who need a break while keeping kids productive
Benefits for Kids
Boosts fine motor skills through cutting and gluing
Encourages independent creativity and imagination
Helps children learn following directions
Provides a fun, educational activity for Thanksgiving
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Easy Thanksgiving crafts for preschoolers, kindergarten, or early elementary
Cut-and-glue turkey crafts for kids
Classroom or homeschool activities for November
Fun, screen-free holiday activities
DIY turkey decorations for your home or classroom
This Build a Turkey Craft for Kids is a simple, fun, and educational activity that brings the spirit of Thanksgiving to life.
It’s perfect for busy moms, teachers, and homeschoolers looking for easy, low-prep activities that kids will love.
Kids can create, glue, and display their turkeys while developing fine motor skills and using their imagination.
Make this November special with a craft that’s fun, educational, and perfect for the whole family!
Are you disguising a turkey this year? Try this Flamingo Turkey Disguise idea! Grab some pink feathers and a few other simple supplies and get started!
I learned that the idea for disguising turkeys comes from this book, Turkey Trouble.
Turkey is in trouble. Bad trouble. The kind of trouble where it’s almost Thanksgiving . . . and you’re the main course. But Turkey has an idea–what if he doesn’t look like a turkey? What if he looks like another animal instead? After many hilarious attempts, Turkey comes up with the perfect disguise to make this Thanksgiving the best ever!
The Disguise a Turkey idea comes from the book, Turkey Trouble.
Turkey is in trouble. Bad trouble. The kind of trouble where it’s almost Thanksgiving . . . and you’re the main course. But Turkey has an idea–what if he doesn’t look like a turkey? What if he looks like another animal instead? After many hilarious attempts, Turkey comes up with the perfect disguise to make this Thanksgiving the best ever!
Enjoy creating this creative Disguise a Turkey Dog for Thanksgiving this year! Display this work of art in your classroom or on your refrigerator at home.
Have you ever disguised a turkey? There are several different ways to disguise your turkey!
The Disguise a Turkey idea comes from the book, Turkey Trouble.
“Turkey is in trouble. Bad trouble. The kind of trouble where it’s almost Thanksgiving . . . and you’re the main course. But Turkey has an idea–what if he doesn’t look like a turkey? What if he looks like another animal instead? After many hilarious attempts, Turkey comes up with the perfect disguise to make this Thanksgiving the best ever!“
This Thanksgiving holiday, disguise a turkey as a dog!
If you are a teacher, Disguise a Turkey is a fun project you can have your classroom students work on during the month of November before the Thanksgiving holiday. You’ll LOVE seeing the creativity from your students.
This fun project is also perfect to keep your little ones entertained while you try to finish up the last-minute cooking preparations. Have fun!
If you’d like to use the turkey that I used in this project, you can find it below:
Or you can use this Disguise a Turkey Project pack that’s available in my printable shop:
Then they’re going to love this easy Halloween Ghosts Pop craft! It’s simple enough for even the youngest of kids to do, and it’s a fun way to get into the Halloween spirit.
Plus, it’s a great way to use up any extra lollipops you might have lying around.
Wrap a tissue around the lollipop. Try to place it around the pop as smooth as possible (this will make it easier to draw a face on it.)
Bring the tissue together where the pop meets the stick and tie a ribbon tightly around the tissue to form the ghost. Cut the ribbon down to desired length.
Using the Sharpie marker, draw a ghost face on the tissue. Get creative with ghost faces! Use these ghost faces for ideas if needed.
If you’d like a way to display your ghost, turn over a paper cup and poke a hole in the cup, large enough to be able to place the lollipop stick in. This will hold the ghost up.
Halloween Ghost Pops
Materials
Tootsie Pops
Tissue (Kleenex)
Ribbon
Scissors
Black Sharpie Marker
(Optional: paper cup(s) for displaying)
Instructions
Wrap a tissue around the Tootsie pop. Try to place it around the pop as smooth as possible (this will make it easier to draw a face on it.)
Bring the tissue together where the pop meets the stick and tie a ribbon tightly around the tissue to form the ghost. Cut the ribbon down to desired length.
Using the Sharpie marker, draw a ghost face on the tissue. Get creative with ghost faces!
If you’d like a way to display your ghost, turn over a paper cup and poke a hole in the cup, large enough to be able to place the Tootsie pop stick in. This will hold the ghost up.
Looking for a fun, easy Halloween decoration that your kids can help make? Try these Paper Bag Ghost Luminaries! They’re simple to make and look spooky in the dark.
Plus, they provide a soft light that’s perfect for Trick-or-Treating or parties.
Read on for instructions on how to create these adorable ghosts!
Draw ghost faces on each bag using the black marker.
Open the bag.
Place the lighting inside.
Display!
Paper Bag Ghost Luminaries
Materials
white paper lunch bags
black marker
flameless lighting (led touch lights/candles)
Instructions
Draw ghost faces on each bag using the black marker.
Open the bag.
Place the lighting inside.
Display!
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