Paper Bag TurkeyHere's a fun one to do with the kids using paper bags, construction paper, glue, and googly eyes.
Straw Hat TurkeyHere's a cute decoration for your Thanksgiving, a straw hat turkey.
Turkey Stick PuppetJust in time for Thanksgiving, a delightful turkey stick puppet, that doubles as a fan. It's quick, easy, and you probably have all the materials right at home.
Handprint TurkeyEasy to make paper turkey that is perfect for decorating your home or to give as a gift. It uses tracings of your child's hands and feet creating a great keepsake that can be kept well beyond this holiday season!
Turkey Feathers HatA few craft feathers makes this a fun project to make and wear. Cut a half circle of orange paper. Tape or glue craft feathers along the back of the curved edge.
Tootsie Pop TurkeyWe made these at my son's school to be used as place cards for their Thanksgiving Feast. They would be perfect for both a school party or placed around the "kid's table" for your Thanksgiving meal at home!
Coffee Filter TurkeySketch a bowling pin or spoon shape from the paper bag or brown paper for turkey head and neck and cut this shape out. Sketch turkey wattle from red paper as shown and cut out.
Homemade Fall Place MatsThe leaves are changing colors on the trees! What a perfect time to make a personalized fall place mat for your little ones! We made these last year and the leaf colors aren't as vibrant as they had been when we first made them.
Turkey Pumpkin CenterpieceStep by step instructions on how to create this beautiful centerpiece, PDF instructions to print are included.
Pilgrim Napkin RingsKids will enjoy making these fun photo napkin rings that can double as place cards.
Thumb Print TurkeysThese cute thumb print turkeys make great place cards or note cards. You can use stamp pads or acrylic paint, whichever you have on hand. I used acrylic paint for mine.
Gourd-geous Wreath!I saved the gourds from my garden and hot glued them to an old vine wreath and added some ribbon and a poem. November Blessings to you all!
Tissue Box TurkeyThis is a cute craft to make from materials you most likely have around the house.
Mini Pumpkin TurkeysAfter Halloween, I didn't want to throw away the mini pumpkin bats that I posted on this site. So, we removed the bat wings, eyes, and ears and re-painted them brown. Add a few feathers and a head and now you have a festive Thanksgiving decoration.
Turkey Coloring HolderThis colorful turkey will make a great addition to your kids' table at the Thanksgiving meal. What a fun way to add a coloring activity to the day.
Apple Turkey Table FavorThis is something special for the Thanksgiving table. Make one for each place setting. The kids can help with this project.
Handprint Turkey ArtUse paint to make this handprint turkey instead of tracing. Add a few details to the turkey and some fall leaves and you have a beautiful work of art to display at Thanksgiving time.
Thanksgiving Indian and PilgrimThis is a charming craft for kids to make for Thanksgiving or for you to make to place at their place setting.
Turkey Napkin RingsA cute little turkey idea you and your kids can make together to add a little fun to your Thanksgiving table.
Turkey CandelabraA turkey that lights up for great conversations and giggles. Prop the pumpkin on an angle on the platter so the top points up at a 45-degree slant if it doesn't balance easily.
Pilgrim HatThese cute little pilgrim hats make great place cards for your Thanksgiving table that guests can take with them.
Thanksgiving Turkey CenterpieceTurkey made from a clay flower pot and fall leaves (real or fake). Easy for kids to make.
Thanksgiving Pumpkin CardEasy to make pumpkin card for Thanksgiving. Begin by choosing the size of finished card you want and cut it from the printed card stock.
Thanksgiving PumpkinsDecorate a live or plastic pumpkin or gourd for a seasonal decoration, or (as I plan to use them) as seating place cards and a take home gift for your guests!
Thanksgiving Mural DecorationUsing simple materials, one can make a mural decoration that will be suitable for Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Turkey In DisguiseDisguise Tom the Turkey so that he is not caught for Thanksgiving Day Dinner!
Hand Print TurkeyThese hand print turkeys are a great craft to make with your children. Made with tracings of your kids' hands and feet, they can be a keepsake to hold on to.
Making a Yo Yo TurkeyThis is a page about making a yo yo turkey. Turn your yo yo addiction into a cute Thanksgiving turkey decoration.
Autumn Felt Wall or Door HangingThis colorful felt acorn and oak leaf decoration makes a nice wall hanging or door decoration for the holidays.
Mini Pumpkin PlanterFall is coming and pumpkins are everywhere. These mini pumpkin planters are the perfect way to bring some color to your holiday table setting.
Turkey Pumpkin CenterpieceUsing a pumpkin I created a cute Thanksgiving turkey centerpiece.
Felt Leaf GarlandLast fall I made a felt wall swag using oak leaf and acorn elements. I wanted to make a larger garland this year. Originally I was considering something that would hang in the dining room window. Unhappy with the initial results, I decided to follow a process similar to that used for the oak leaf project. This is the final result.
Felt and Ribbon TurkeyThis colorful ribbon turkey can be used as an ornament, attached to elastic for a napkin ring, or even used as a baby toy!
Fabric Yo Yo TurkeyThis cute little yo yo turkey can be used as an ornament or even attached to elastic for a napkin ring.
Toilet Paper Roll Fall LanternThis Thanksgiving make some thrifty decorations that will wow your guests without breaking the bank in the process. Turn empty toilet paper rolls into beautiful fall lanterns. Add them to your window sill or fireplace shelf, and add a unique atmosphere to your party.
Slice of Pumpkin Pie CraftWhen I taught Pre-K, one of the things we talked about before Thanksgiving break was the different foods everyone eats on this day. Besides turkey, dessert tended to be the class favorite, with pumpkin pie being at the top. There are so many activities that can emerge from this!
Making a Felt Leaf GarlandThis is a page about making a felt leaf garland. You can make a colorful fall leaf garland using felt cutouts.
Making a Tootsie Pop TurkeyThis is a page about making a Tootsie Pop turkey. Tootsie Pops can be decorated for various holidays as a fun seasonal treat.
Thumbkin Pumpkin Thumbprint PatchThere are many fun themes that run through schools during the fall season. One of the most enjoyable for students is pumpkins! If you are looking for a simple and easy-to-do painting craft, try this pumpkin patch made out of thumbprints!
Thumbprint TurkeyTurkeys play a huge role during Thanksgiving. Children enjoy activities and crafts surrounding this large bird. I found a super easy to make craft, appropriate for all ages, and allowing for some individualism. Each child gets to use their own thumbprints to create their turkeys, so every craft is unique!
Handmade Happy Thanksgiving Card and Gift BagBrighten a loved ones day at the start of this holiday season with a lovely card and gift bag. Here is how to make a handmade happy Thanksgiving card and gift bag.
Goggle-Eyed Turkey Candy BoxHere is a fun activity that you and the kids can do together for Thanksgiving. Turn a small plastic flower pot into a turkey candy box. Make one, or make a few to share the season's bounty with your neighbors.
Love Life Charger PlatesTurn old vinyl records into stunning charger plates for a Thanksgiving dinner. Use paper doilies and napkins with pictures of cutlery and suitable words to make plates that will invite your guests to dig in and to enjoy a hearty meal.
Thankful TreeThis is a keepsake tree you can make for yourself, or a larger one for your kids and family to add to each day for the month of November. Each leaf represents what you are thankful for. It is a nice way to take the time and reflect on what we are thankful for.
Clothespin Turkey Magnets and Place Card HoldersI came across an adorable clothespin turkey craft on Pinterest and I had to make some. The nice thing about these is that every one can be unique. They are fairly simple to make and are perfect for Thanksgiving. I decided to turn mine into dinner name place card holders and magnets.
Pinecone TurkeyOne thing I love to do with my parents is pick up pinecones off our streets. My dad loves to analyze all the shapes and sizes, and mum likes to help come up with things they can be repurposed as. Here, we've turned them into little turkeys.
Recycled Cardboard Turkey HatBefore tossing out your cereal box - you can make a turkey hat or any crown/hat of your liking. My daughter loved wearing the turkey hat especially the feather detailing!
Turkey PumpkinDon't store your Halloween pumpkins away just yet! You can use them as decorations for Thanksgiving. Transform your pumpkin into a turkey with some construction paper, pipe cleaners, and googly eyes.
3D Pumpkin Pie CardShow your loved ones they're sweeter than pumpkin pie by making this cute handmade card. The cuts give the pie slice a nice dimension, and a bit of twisted cotton ball makes for fluffy whipped cream!
3D Funny Turkey CardThis card features a beautiful yet super worried turkey who does not want to be eaten for Thanksgiving. He's thinking you should order a pizza instead! You can turn this into a folding greeting card if you like. Just double the width of the card base and fold it in half.
Thanksgiving Turkey Veggie TrayVeggies and dip are a common food item for annual Thanksgiving spreads. Why not spruce it up by making it look like a turkey? This veggie tray is super cute and very easy to put together. I used hummus as the dip here, but you can use any kind you like!