Printable Disguise a Turkey Garbage Man
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If your kids are doing the popular Disguise a Turkey project at school this year, here’s a fun and creative idea they’ll love — a Garbage Man Turkey!
This printable Disguise a Turkey Garbage Man Set is a simple, low-mess craft that’s perfect for busy families.
It lets your child turn their turkey into a hardworking sanitation worker — complete with a safety vest, garbage can, garbage bag, and cap.
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A Quick Thanksgiving Craft for Home or School
The Disguise a Turkey project has become a Thanksgiving favorite in schools. The goal is to help your turkey “hide” by giving it a disguise so it doesn’t get eaten for dinner!
It’s always fun to see the different ideas kids come up with, and this garbage man theme is one that stands out.
This version is great because it’s:
- Printable – just download, print, and go.
- Easy to put together – kids can cut and glue the pieces on their own.
- Unique – not your typical superhero or princess disguise.
- Educational – it celebrates real-life community helpers!
What’s Included
The printable set comes with:
- 1 blank turkey template
- 1 page of garbage man pieces (garbage can, garbage bag, safety vest, and cap)
- 1 example page showing what the finished turkey might look like
Just print the pages on regular paper or cardstock, grab your scissors and glue, and let your child start crafting.
Why Moms Love This Project
If you’re short on time (and who isn’t this time of year?), this printable makes it so much easier to pull together a last-minute school project without the stress of coming up with your own design.
It’s also a fun way to talk about community helpers and the important jobs they do. Plus, the garbage man pieces can be used year-round for other activities — like Earth Day crafts, recycling lessons, or transportation unit studies at home or in the classroom.
How to Use the Disguise a Turkey Garbage Man Printable
- Print out the pages.
- Cut out the garbage man elements.
- Glue the pieces onto the blank turkey template.
- Decorate with markers, crayons, or stickers.
That’s it — your child will have a one-of-a-kind turkey ready to show off at school!
Where to Get It
You can download the Disguise a Turkey Garbage Man Printable Set below. It’s an instant download, so you can print it at home and get started right away — no waiting for shipping.
Printable Disguise a Turkey Garbage Man
Buy now on Etsy | Teachers Pay Teachers