This simple paper bag turkey craft for kids is an easy craft and so much fun. We've included a free printable template making it super simple and the perfect Fall craft!
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Your kids of all ages are going to have fun with this brown paper bag turkey craft. With only a few inexpensive supplies this simple craft is going to be one of your family's favorites this holiday season.
An inexpensive craft that is a simple activity that results in a cute little paper bag turkey is always going to be hit!
The best part is that you can make this simple autumn craft at any time and have it hang as decoration all November long.
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Thanksgiving Crafts
Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays of the year. There is so much beauty and fun this time of year! The coming together of family and friends for Thanksgiving dinner. The different colors outside and the beautiful leaves,
With the holidays mean there are holiday parties to be had! Whether it's at home or in your preschooler classroom. There are lots of fun crafts to be made and this Thanksgiving craft is a must!
I definitely remember making a paper bag turkey puppet craft when I was little and so I thought I would continue the tradition. We would pull out the orange paper and yellow construction paper and a paper lunch bag and make the best and brightest turkeys.
It was a super fun activity and it was proudly displayed on Thanksgiving day. We hope you enjoy this new simplified version as much as we do.
Paper Turkey Craft
Is there anything more representative of Thanksgiving than a turkey? Turkey crafts are the perfect craft for Thanksgiving and a must-do!
We've broken down these cute little turkeys into a few different ways to accommodate both younger children and older kids. At the bottom of the post, we have a free printable template.
Included in that template is the colored template of all the turkey pieces that simply need to be cut out and glued together.
Also included is a blank template for those kids that want to color or paint their own.
Both templates colored and uncolored templates are included in two different paper bag sizes. The two most common sizes are 5 ⅛” x 10 ⅝” and 6 ⅛” x 12 ⅜”.
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Supplies for Easy Paper Bag Turkey Craft
- Turkey Template
- Card Stock or Plain White Paper
- Brown Paper Lunch Bag
- Craft Glue or Glue Stick
- Scissors
How to Make Paper Bag Turkey
Start by printing out the turkey templates. Use the one you feel is the best fit for your paper bag size and whether you want color or non-colored templates. Cut out the different pieces of the template.
Glue each of the seven feathers together by layering the small piece onto the medium, and the medium on the large.
Glue the turkey feathers onto the flap at the bottom of the bag in a fan shape. In order for them all to fit, they will overlap one another.
Next glue the turkey’s head on the bottom flap over the turkey's tail feathers.
Next, glue the legs to the back and bottom of the body piece. Then glue the chest feathers to the front top portion of the body piece.
Then glue this full-body, chest feathers, and legs onto the bag making sure you slide it a little under the head flap.
Lastly, glue the face onto the turkey head. Start with the snood (the long piece that grows down from the bird's forehead). Then place the beak (the orange triangle ) over the snood, and lastly glue the googly eyes on at the end.
*If you are looking to learn more about turkeys, then don't miss our Fun Facts About Turkeys.
Viola, you have the cutest paper turkey ever! We hope you enjoy this great Thanksgiving activity!
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Download The Free Paper Bag Turkey Template
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Paper Bag Turkey
Equipment
Ingredients
- Turkey Template
- Card Stock
- Paper Bag
Instructions
- Start by printing out the turkey templates. Use the one you feel is the best fit for your paper bag size and whether you want color or non-colored templates. Cut out the different pieces of the template.
- Glue each of the seven feathers together by layering the small piece onto the medium, and the medium on the large.
- Glue the turkey feathers onto the flap at the bottom of the bag in a fan shape. In order for them all to fit, they will overlap one another.
- Next glue the turkey’s head on the bottom flap over the turkey's tail feathers.
- Next, glue the legs to the back and bottom of the body piece. Then glue the chest feathers to the front top portion of the body piece.
- Then glue this full-body, chest feathers, and legs onto the bag making sure you slide it a little under the head flap.
- Lastly, glue the face onto the turkey head. Start with the snood (the long piece that grows down from the bird's forehead). Then place the beak (the orange triangle ) over the snood, and lastly glue the googly eyes on at the end.
- Viola, you have the cutest paper turkey ever! We hope you enjoy this great Thanksgiving activity!
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