Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids: 3 Turkey Craft Ideas

Here are some fun and easy Thanksgiving crafts for kids of all ages. Included in these holiday craft ideas are a Potato Print Turkey Napkin, Thankful Turkey Kids Cornucopia Craft for Thanksgiving, and a Thanksgiving Turkey Family Tree Craft.

1. Potato Print Turkey Napkin for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Craft Age Appropriateness:

This Thanksgiving craft can be done by kids of all ages. Toddlers can do this craft because the potato is easy for them to hold. Preschoolers will have fun making a more precise turkey than their younger siblings. Even school age children can enjoy this craft. Admittedly, adults can make this one too.

Thanksgiving Craft Supplies:

To make a potato print turkey you will need the following items:

one long potato, preferably from the Russet family; you will need on potato for child
three to five small paper plates
three to five pieces of paper towel
three to five poster paint colors: brown, yellow, blue, red, white, or green are good choices
one piece of cloth, cut into a square
one piece of chalk

Prepare the Holiday Craft for the Kids

The cloth you use can be a remnant scrap from your collection, or you could purchase some inexpensive fall-colored cloth. Stick to plain cloths that are tan or very light brown or a light green.

Draw a large circle on the cloth with chalk. This will be the body of the turkey. Also draw in two lines for legs.

Next, cut the potato in half, length-wise. On the flat side of one potato, use a dull pencil or a butter knife to draw the shape of a feather. Make the feather as long as the potato. All you need to do is draw a curved line down the left side of the potato, and repeat the process on the right side. Use a spoon to scoop out the potato inside the feather shape. This will leave you with the feather stamp.

Take the other half of the potato and cut in half, width-wise, not length-wise. Carve out a small triangle. Cut a circle out of the remaining half. Tip: Use a melon scoop to make a very round circle.

Prepare the paints, as well. Place a paper towel on the paper plate, pour each one of the colors on a plate. The paper towel will absorb some of the paint, making it more like stamping ink than paint.

Kids' Turn!