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Thanksgiving Turkey Craft for Kids

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This easy, DIY, Thanksgiving turkey craft  is an adorable way to help kids express gratitude this Fall.

 

These Turkey buckets are perfect to use as a centerpiece on your Thanksgiving table and make an adorable Teacher Gift.

 

Continue reading for the full instructions, to shop this project and to access the Turkey printable.

purpose

  • Whimsical way to help kids express gratitude

  • Helps children feel included in Holiday preparations

  • Screen-free fun

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directions

Thanksgiving Turkey Craft for Kids!

  • Invite your child to write something they are thankful for on each feather

  • Encourage them to be specific

  • Younger children can draw what they are thankful for instead of writing

  • TIP: Be sure to write/draw on the top 2/3 of the feather as the bottom part of the feather will be taped behind the bucket

  • Place a glue dot on the bottom portion of the feather

  • Stick feathers to the back of the bucket

  • Add glue dots to the back of the heart and place on the turkey body

  • Add glue dots to the back of the turkey body and stick to the bucket

  • Add candy to the bucket

  • Proudly display the Turkey!

  • Add a gift card to the bucket and give away as a gift

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