Paper Bag Turkey Craft
Thanksgiving is a perfect time for creativity, and what better way to celebrate than with a fun paper bag turkey craft? This adorable and simple project makes for an exciting addition to Thanksgiving activities for preschoolers.
It helps children work on their fine motor skills while playfully learning about the holiday. Plus, with just a few everyday materials, you’ll have a cute turkey decoration that kids can proudly display!

If you’re looking for a Thanksgiving craft that’s both engaging and easy to set up, this paper bag turkey puppet is a fantastic choice. The colorful feathers, silly googly eyes, and a little imagination will transform an ordinary paper bag into a festive turkey. It’s a delightful activity that can be enjoyed at home or preschool.
Paper Bag Turkey Craft
Get ready for some hands-on fun with this cute Thanksgiving craft! Perfect for young children, this turkey made from a paper bag is simple to assemble and adds a festive touch to any celebration.
What You’ll Need
- brown paper bag
- feathers
- googly eyes
- construction paper
- scissors
- glue

What You’ll Do
Place the paper bag flat with the flap facing down so the opening is at the bottom. At the top of the bag, glue the feathers and set it aside to let them dry.

Flip the bag over. Glue the googly eyes near the center of the flap.

From the orange construction paper, cut out a small beak, and from the red paper, cut out a waddle. Glue the beak and waddle just below the eyes, then set the bag aside to dry.

This craft pairs perfectly with the book There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey.

More Thanksgiving Activities
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and creativity, making it an ideal season for fun crafts and activities. From decorating to storytelling, these activities offer a chance for children to express their artistic side while learning about the holiday.
Thanksgiving Crafts for Preschoolers
Preschoolers love getting involved in creative projects, especially around the holidays! These Thanksgiving-themed crafts are designed to help them engage their imaginations and practice fine motor skills, all while getting into the festive spirit.
Thanksgiving Books for Preschoolers
Reading is an excellent way to enhance Thanksgiving celebrations, and pairing this craft with book activities for preschoolers helps bring the holiday’s themes to life in a fun and engaging way.
Turkey Trouble follows the hilarious adventures of a clever turkey trying to avoid becoming the main course for Thanksgiving dinner. He disguises himself as a different farm animal to escape his fate, but none of his costumes seem to work. In the end, Turkey comes up with the perfect plan that saves him and makes everyone happy.
In Turkey Goes to School, Turkey and his barnyard friends hatch a plan to join the children for the first day of class. Despite wearing creative disguises, their mischievous efforts are quickly discovered by the students. Ultimately, Turkey finds a way to fit in and help the class in a fun and surprising way.
Turkey Trick or Treat takes readers on a Halloween adventure where Turkey and his friends try to collect candy by dressing up in clever costumes. As they visit different houses, their disguises are quickly uncovered, but they don’t give up. With teamwork and persistence, they finally find the perfect trick to fill their bags with treats!

Thanksgiving crafts, like this Paper Bag Turkey Craft, are the perfect way to engage preschoolers in the holiday season. Simple to create and a joy to display, these little turkeys bring a festive flair to any celebration!
Paper Bag Turkey Craft

This Paper Bag Turkey Craft is a fun and easy Thanksgiving project for preschoolers, perfect for developing fine motor skills. With simple materials like paper bags, feathers, and googly eyes, kids can create their own colorful turkey to celebrate the holiday!
Materials
- Brown paper bag
- Feathers
- Googly eyes
- Construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions
- Lay the paper bag flat with the flap facing down and the opening at the bottom.
- Attach the feathers to the top of the bag and let them dry.
- Flip the bag over. Glue the googly eyes near the center of the flap.
- Cut a beak from orange construction paper and a waddle from red paper. Glue both under the eyes, then let everything dry.
- For extra fun, pair this craft with the book There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey.

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