Paper Plate Turkey Hand Craft for Toddlers
Paper Plate Turkey Hand Crafts are a timeless November craft that seems to be a right of passage for many kids for a reason! They’re easy to make, allow kids to express themselves and look adorable on the fridge.
Whether you cook a turkey for Thanksgiving or not, chances are you’re going to want to do this turkey craft with your toddler. We just love Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids!
To be honest, I’m planning on doing this craft even with my elementary-aged kiddos. They love working with their hands.
And with all of the cutting, there’s tons of scissor skills and fine motor practice.
For more Thanksgiving fun, print out this FREE Turkey Coloring Page or Paper Plate Pumpkin Pie Craft.
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Why You’ll Love This Thanksgiving Craft
Here’s why kids and parents alike will love this adorable Paper Plate Turkey Hand Craft for toddlers!
- Simple setup: With basic materials like a paper plate, paint and construction paper, this craft comes together easily for busy families.
- Fine motor practice: Painting the plate, tracing hands and gluing feathers help strengthen coordination and small hand muscles.
- Personal touch: Using handprints adds a sweet, memorable element that parents treasure.
- Creative freedom: Kids choose the colors for their handprint feathers, giving every turkey its own personality.
- Sensory fun: Painting, cutting and gluing offer tactile experiences toddlers enjoy.
- Seasonal excitement: Creating a turkey craft helps toddlers connect with the festive spirit of fall and Thanksgiving.
This charming turkey project quickly becomes a keepsake parents love and a fun activity toddlers can feel proud of.
Adorable Thanksgiving Books
When you’re done playing, snuggle up and enjoy these Kids Books about Thanksgiving with your child.
A Plump and Perky TurkeyThere Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey!How to Catch a TurkeyPete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving
The Berenstain Bears Give Thanks (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights)I Am Thankful: A Thanksgiving Book for Kids10 Fat TurkeysA Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (Peanuts)
Or enjoy these Thanksgiving Board Books with your toddler. It’s the perfect way to tie in the holiday to your Thanksgiving activities!
Paper Plate Turkey Hand Craft for Toddlers
Supplies
Instructions for paper plate turkey:
Step 1: Paint the back side of the plate brown.
Step 2: While the paint dries, trace your hands onto construction paper 3-4 times.
We used orange, red, and green, but feel free to use any colors you would like.
Step 3: Carefully cut out each hand print.
Step 4: Once the paint is dry, glue the hands onto the back side edges of the plate.
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Step 5: Glue on the eyes or buttons. Cut out a small triangle shape for the beak and glue into place.
Easy Printable Thanksgiving Fun!
Get ready for a cornucopia of printable Thanksgiving fun that will make this holiday one to remember!
More Turkey Crafts for Kids
Discover more turkey crafts that inspire creativity and add festive fun to kids’ craft time.
- Handprint Candy Corn Turkey Craft
- Cardboard Turkey Craft
- Paper Plate Turkey Craft
- Turkey Cone Craft
- Handprint Turkey Art Craft
- Thanksgiving Turkey Leaf Lantern Crafts
- Turkey Toilet Paper Roll Craft
- Thanksgiving Apple Turkey Craft
- Easy Candy Corn Turkey Cookies
For more holiday fun, be sure to check out our Best Thanksgiving Ideas!