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Turkey Handprint for Kids

thanksgiving craft for kids

This Turkey Handprint Craft for Kids is a classic Thanksgiving activity that never gets old.

 

These adorable turkey handprints make very sweet keepsakes and can also be given as a gift.

 

Continue reading for the full instructions, to get the printables and to shop this project.

purpose

  • Thanksgiving fun

  • Makes an adorable keepsake

  • Can be given as a gift

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directions

Turkey Handprint for Kids

Download and print the Printables-includes 6 different designs

Set out different colors of  washable paint-including brown

  • Paint your child’s palm and thumb brown

  • Paint their fingers different colors

Carefully press your child’s hand on the printable 

Let the handprint completely dry

Add a googly eye to the turkey

Draw a wattle and beak on the turkey

  • Place inside an 8×10 picture frame

  • Proudly display or give as a gift

  • Also included in this printable set is the poem with a turkey body

  • Simply had multiple painted handprints to the back of the turkey body

  • This variation works especially well for tiny hands

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