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.
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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.
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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.
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