Are you looking for a fun Thanksgiving craft to do with your kids? Try this Thanksgiving paper turkey craft. It’s perfect for preschoolers.

I’m a sucker for a good holiday craft. And, there isn’t anything better than a simple paper turkey craft to decorate your holiday space.

With just a few simple supplies you’ve probably got in your craft closet already, preschoolers and kindergarteners can whip up this adorable paper cone turkey in no time.

This Thanksgiving paper craft for preschoolers isn’t too time consuming, and it doesn’t take much prepwork to ready for your kids.

Once complete, kids can display their turkeys around the classroom or on the table at your Thanksgiving dinner.

Thanksgiving Paper Turkey Craft

You won’t believe how easy it is to make this preschool craft. In just a few minutes, you can have a super simple turkey craft to display.

What You’ll Need

construction paper
pencil
ruler
scissors
glue
googly eyes

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Before beginning the craft, collect your craft supplies and print the PDF template linked below.

First, trace the template pieces and cut them out of construction paper or cardstock.

Glue the beak and wattle on the face (the large circle).

Glue two google eyes above the beak and wattle.

Take the notched disc and apply glue to one straight side. Roll it into a cone.

Apply glue on the straight sides of the wings, and glue them on both sides of the cone.

Glue the head on the point end of the cone.

Apply glue to the straight edge of each feather. Glue the ends together and spread it like a fan.

Glue the tail feathers on the back of the turkey.

PRESCHOOL BOOKS ABOUT THANKSGIVING

Fill your book basket with a great collection of Thanksgiving picture books. Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore.

If you have a hard time finding them, you can order them through my Amazon affiliate links by clicking the images below.

How to Catch a Turkey – A turkey is running loose in a school right before a Thanksgiving play. Can YOU help catch it? Follow along as students turn their school upside down trying to catch the turkey, ending with a twist that ensures no turkeys are harmed (or eaten!).

Turkey Trouble – Turkey is in trouble. Bad trouble. The kind of trouble where it’s almost Thanksgiving . . . and you’re the main course. But Turkey has an idea–what if he doesn’t look like a turkey? What if he looks like another animal instead?

10 Fat Turkeys – Girls and boys will gobble up this hilarious story about ten goofy turkeys and their silly antics: swinging from a vine, strutting on a boar, doing a noodle dance, and more.

More Turkey Fun for Preschoolers

If you’re looking for more turkey fun for your preschoolers, be sure to check out these activities:

Teaching Resources

Do you smell that? Is it fall or your new pumpkin pie play dough kit. This homemade pumpkin scented play dough kit is perfect as a party favor, holiday goody bag or even a fun activity at home.

Welcome autumn and encourage creativity in your children with this fall-themed felt creations busy bag. Practice counting and exploring patterns as you put on the turkey’s feathers.

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