30 Turkey Crafts and Activities for the Classroom

Hi, friends!  Apparently, I have a thing for turkey crafts!  Who knew?!  As I was scrolling through my photos, I slowly began to realize this infatuation.  I mean... they are so incredibly adorable, and it's super easy to turn virtually anything into a turkey!  In preparation for Thanksgiving, I scoured the internet Pinterest in search of the cutest turkey crafts for the classroom.

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1. DECOMPOSING TURKEY

Decomposing Turkey was a classroom favorite last year!  We especially loved the fun chant!  Read more about this craftivity... here!

2. PATTERN TURKEY

These turkey feather patterns are one of my favorites!  I just love how colorful they make our classroom turkey!

3. T IS FOR TURKEY

Distinguishing between the sound of T and D can be tricky, but not with our T is for Turkey craft, center and game!  Read more about this craft... here!

4. PINE CONE TURKEY

I've been making this pine cone turkey craft since my very first year teaching!  Sometimes, I get lucky and I have a student who has a "pine cone tree" and is able to bring them in for the class.  I usually buy the scented pine cones on discount after the holiday season and save them for next year... or I'll buy them for our house and bring in my old ones that have lost their scent.  Then, we add feathers, a pipe cleaner head, googly eyes, and a felt beak and waddle.

5. LIFE CYCLE TURKEY

My kiddos loved learning all about the life cycle of a turkey with this adorable turkey craft.  They just couldn't get enough of the life cycle spinner!  Read more about this craftivity... here!

6.  POPSICLE STICK TURKEY

Popsicle crafts are always an adorable keepsake.  I like to put magnets on the back, so the kiddos can hang them on their fridge.  We used the mini Popsicle sticks and mixed feathers to make this cutie.

7. TURKEY FLAP BOOK

Of course, we have to display everything we have learned about turkeys in with this interactive turkey flap book!  Read more about this craftivity... here!

8. CRAFT SPOON TURKEY

This little guy was the result of the hundreds of wooden craft spoons, i.e. wooden ice cream taster spoons, I found in my cabinet at school.  We just painted the spoon brown and added some feathers, eyes, pipe cleaner feet, and a felt nose.

9. TURKEY TROT

Our "Turkey Trot" number sequence turkey craft and game was another classroom favorite!  We sure did enjoy trotting down the life size number line!  First, a student rolled a 6-sided or 10-sided die.  Then, he/she stood by the number that was rolled.  We practiced counting on to 20, as the student trotted on down the number line!  Read more about this craftivity... here!

10. TURKEY HEADBAND

No holiday would be complete without a festive headband!  Grab this turkey headband for free... here!

11. TURKEY GUIDED DRAWING

Grab the free directions for this turkey guided drawing from Proud to be Primary... here!

12. SHAPE TURKEYS

My students were "gobblin' up shapes" with this adorable freebie from Wild About Firsties!  Grab it... here!

13. YARN TURKEY

How cute is this yarn turkey from Fantastic Fun and Learning?!  You could even use Popsicle sticks for the frame of the turkey.  Read more about this craft... here!

14. SHAPE BOOK TURKEY

I love this interactive shape book turkey from Laugh Eat Learn!  Each feather acts as a tab for that section of the booklet.  Read more about this craftivity... here!

15. PATTERN BLOCK TURKEY

This pattern block turkey from Mrs. Plemons' Kindergarten is an excellent Thanksgiving center activity.  Grab it for free... here!

16. HAND PRINT TURKEY

Hand prints make the perfect feathers!  Don't you think?!  Read more about this craft from The Kindergarten Connection... here!

17. FINE MOTOR TURKEY

Here's a great idea from Crayons and Cuties in Kindergarten for practicing fine motor and number sense!  Read about this activity... here!

18. PAPER BAG THANKFUL TURKEY

Grab this paper bag thankful turkey for free from The Creative Classroom!  Find it... here!

19. NUMBER SENSE TURKEY

Last year, we made these number sense turkey crowns from Proud to be Primary.  They were a huge hit, and the kiddos looked so adorable as they wore them out to the buses!  Grab the free printable... here!

20. THANKFUL TURKEY

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to discuss all of the things we are thankful for, and these thankful turkeys from Easy Teaching Tools would be a great way to prompt that discussion!  Read more about this craft... here!

21. GOBBLE, GOBBLE TURKEY PLACE MAT

Usually, we weave place mats for Thanksgiving, but this turkey place mat from The Applicious Teacher is too cute!  Grab the free template... here!

22. GRATITUDE TURKEY

Expressing gratitude is easy with this "Gratitude Turkey" from Learning with Mrs. Leeby!  Read more about this craftivity... here!

23. ONE ODD TURKEY

Combine math and art with "One Odd Turkey" from School and the City!  Read more about this craftivity... here!

24. EDIBLE TURKEY

Oreo's and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups... need I say more!  Read about this edible turkey over at Elementary Antics!

25. WRITING CONVENTIONS TURKEY

Such a great idea for getting your kiddos to be more conscious about their writing!  Read more about this craftivity over at Mrs. Richardson's Class!

26. PAINT CHIP TURKEY

27. DISH BRUSH TURKEY

28. PAPER PLATE TURKEY

29. TURKEY CONES

30. TURKEY BOWLING

I'm thinking 10 frame bowling with this one!

PIN IT

Don't forget it... pin it!  Feel free to pin any of the images above, and/or this image too!

Find more Thanksgiving ideas on my "Thanksgiving" board on Pinterest!

Plus, check out this Popsicle Stick Scarecrow... perfect for fall!

I hope you were able to find a turkey or two for your classroom activities! Gobble, gobble!