Color by Number Turkey

Looking for a fun and festive way to keep your little ones entertained this Thanksgiving? Our color by number turkey printable is just the thing! These playful, educational activities are perfect for preschoolers and early learners, combining creativity with counting.

Using our color by number worksheets, your child will improve their number recognition and practice fine motor skills—all while having a blast coloring their very own Thanksgiving turkey.

With bright colors and easy-to-follow instructions, these worksheets are ideal for a quiet afternoon activity or as a classroom project. Grab your crayons, print out a few copies, and watch as your child proudly creates a colorful turkey masterpiece!

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Color by Number Turkey Worksheets

Finding engaging and educational resources for young children can be challenging, especially those that hold their attention while teaching valuable skills. That’s where our turkey color by code worksheets come in! These worksheets offer fun and learning, helping children practice number recognition, fine motor skills, and color coordination.

Our printables feature cheerful designs that are sure to captivate little ones. Each worksheet is designed to be both enjoyable and educational, making learning feel like playtime.

Here’s what’s included in the set:

  • Color by number turkey worksheets
  • Simple number-matching guide for easy reference
  • Kid-friendly illustrations

These free preschool printables inspire creativity, allowing children to explore colors while sharpening their counting skills. Perfect for home or classroom use, they make learning a fun and rewarding experience.

Our turkey-themed color-by-numbers is an educational tool that keeps kids entertained while helping them develop critical skills.

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What can kids learn from this activity?

This Thanksgiving-themed activity is perfect for young learners to practice essential skills while celebrating the holiday season. As children color the numbered sections to reveal a festive turkey, they will be developing several key skills:

Number Recognition
Children will match each number on the worksheet with its corresponding color, helping them recognize and become more familiar with numbers. This activity strengthens their ability to identify numbers in different contexts, a fundamental skill for early math learning.

Color Words
By following the color guide, kids will reinforce their understanding of color words. This not only boosts their vocabulary but also supports early reading skills as they learn to associate each color with its written name.

Fine Motor Skills
Children coloring within the lines will improve their fine motor skills. The precision needed to color numbered sections builds hand strength and control. These skills are important for writing and other tasks.

Hand-Eye Coordination
Following the number-to-color instructions requires careful coordination between what children see and how they respond with their hands. This printable encourages them to focus on visual details and translate them into accurate movements.

These skills are foundational for early learners, but they also connect to real-world learning. Recognizing numbers and colors, improving motor control, and enhancing hand-eye coordination are all skills children will use in everyday activities, from counting objects to getting dressed or drawing.

Parents and educators can use this fun, holiday-themed printable to help children build these important skills in an engaging way and boost their confidence as learners.

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Turkey Activities

Turkey-themed activities are a wonderful way to engage preschoolers during the fall season, especially as Thanksgiving approaches. In this section, we’ve gathered creative ideas that parents and teachers can use to complement our printable. They will keep little ones excited about learning while celebrating the holiday.

Whether you’re working on fine motor skills, number recognition, or simply enjoying festive fun, these turkey activities are designed to support early childhood development in a playful, engaging way. Explore the ideas below to create a well-rounded learning experience for your preschooler, making Thanksgiving a time for both creativity and learning.

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Turkey Books

Pairing turkey-themed activities with related books is a great way to enhance your preschooler’s learning experience. These stories will engage young readers and add an extra layer of Thanksgiving fun to your learning time!

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A Plump and Perky Turkey by Teresa Bateman
In this hilarious Thanksgiving story, the crafty citizens of Squawk Valley need a turkey for their holiday feast, so they hatch a plan to lure a plump turkey with the promise of a turkey-themed arts contest. The clever and confident turkey, however, has his own ideas and outwits the townspeople with his quick thinking. This lighthearted tale will have children giggling while celebrating resourcefulness and creativity.

10 Fat Turkeys by Tony Johnston
This silly, rhyming book follows ten goofy turkeys as they balance precariously on a fence, one by one tumbling off in amusing and unexpected ways. The playful countdown teaches numbers in a fun and engaging manner while keeping kids entertained with its lively, repetitive text. A perfect read-aloud for preschoolers, it adds humor to early math learning.

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey by Lucille Colandro
In this wacky twist on the classic rhyme, the Old Lady swallows a series of Thanksgiving-themed items, starting with a turkey, and each one seems more outrageous than the last! As the story builds, kids will laugh along with the absurdity while also developing prediction skills. The whimsical illustrations and repetitive rhymes make this book an engaging holiday favorite for young readers.

Turkey Crafts for Preschoolers

This adorable toilet paper roll turkey craft uses recycled paper rolls, colorful feathers, and simple craft supplies to create a fun Thanksgiving decoration. It’s an excellent way for preschoolers to practice fine motor skills while learning about the holiday.

Using a paper plate, paint, and a few craft materials, kids can create a vibrant paper plate turkey craft to display during Thanksgiving. This easy and colorful craft enhances creativity and engages preschoolers in holiday fun.

This Thanksgiving paper turkey craft allows children to cut and assemble their paper turkeys using simple shapes and vibrant colors. It’s a fantastic way to develop scissor skills and hand-eye coordination while preparing for Thanksgiving.

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Turkey Worksheets

These turkey math worksheets are designed to help preschoolers practice counting, number recognition, and simple addition in a festive, Thanksgiving-themed way. Perfect for reinforcing early math skills, these printables offer fun and engaging activities for young learners.

The Feed the Turkey alphabet game provides an interactive way for preschoolers to practice letter recognition and matching uppercase and lowercase letters. This fun hands-on activity will keep kids entertained while building essential literacy skills.

Based on the popular story, these There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey activities include a variety of worksheets and games that reinforce sequencing, comprehension, and fine motor skills. Preschoolers will love diving into these fun, story-inspired printables while learning key early literacy concepts.

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Incorporating turkey-themed activities and printables into your preschooler’s learning routine is a fun and engaging way to celebrate the Thanksgiving season. From math and literacy to hands-on crafts, these resources provide plenty of opportunities to build essential skills while keeping kids entertained.

Whether you’re a parent or teacher, these activities will enhance your child’s development and make this holiday season both educational and memorable. So, gather your supplies and get ready to enjoy some turkey-themed learning fun!

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    1. Thank you so much! 🤩 I’m thrilled you’re loving the activities—it makes me so happy to know they’re bringing joy and learning to your little ones! 😊

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    1. The Color by Number Turkey activity is perfect for some festive fun! Make sure you’re signed in to download it at the bottom of the page. Enjoy coloring! 🦃😊