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    Home » Thanksgiving » Paper Plate Turkey Craft for Kids

    Paper Plate Turkey Craft for Kids

    Published: Oct 29, 2018 · Modified: Sep 22, 2021 by Vicky

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    Thanksgiving just has a way of sneaking up on us doesn't it? As I prepare for the holiday, I struggle with the guest list and the dinner menu. One thing I don't want to have to struggle with, is entertaining my kids as we prepare for the big day. So I've been looking for ways to keep them busy while creating some cute art in the process. This Paper Plate Turkey Craft for Kids is fun and not too complicated, so older kids can do it with minimal parental help. After all, you've got a dinner to plan!

    I love this Paper Plate Turkey Craft for Kids! It is an easy and colorful art project that will get you in the Thanksgiving mood! #kidsactivities #Thanksgiving #thanksgivingcraft #turkeycraft

    Paper Plate Turkey Craft for Kids

    You will need:

    1 paper plate
    1 coffee filter
    Watercolor paints
    Scissors
    Glue
    Googly eyes
    Brown craft paint

    To make this paper plate turkey crafts for kids, you will want to start by cutting a paper plate in half.

    Paper Plate Turkey Craft for Kids

    You will then paint that half of the paper plate with brown craft paint and set it aside to dry.

    painting a paper plate

    Now it's time to paint your coffee filter using your watercolor paint. Since the coffee filter absorbs a lot of the water and paint, you won't actually need a lot. Now is the time to get creative. Use whatever combination of colors you wish to make your turkey as colorful as possible.

    Paper Plate Turkey Craft for Kids

    When you're done painting the coffee filter, set it aside to dry.

    Paper Plate Turkey Craft for Kids

    When your coffee filter is dry, cut it in half and glue it to the brown paper plate half that you painted earlier. You will want to leave some of the brown edge of the plate showing.

    Paper Plate Turkey Craft for Kids

    Use the other half of the paper plate that you previously cut to make a head for the turkey. You can do this by tracing a glass onto the paper plate and then cutting it out.

    Paper Plate Turkey Craft for Kids

    Paint the circle with brown craft paint and set it aside to dry.

    Paper Plate Turkey Craft for Kids

    Cut out a small triangle beak and a wavy wattle using the remaining paper plate. Paint the triangle beak orange and the wattle red.

    Paper Plate Turkey Craft for Kids

    Once all the items are dry, it's time to assemble the turkey's face. Start by gluing the turkey head onto the center of the paper plate.

    Paper Plate Turkey Craft for Kids

    Next, glue on the beak and wattle.

    Paper Plate Turkey Craft for Kids

    Finally, it's time to add your googly eyes.

    Paper Plate Turkey Craft for Kids

    Now let your little gobbler dry completely. This paper plate turkey crafts for kids makes a great Thanksgiving project.

    Paper Plate Turkey Craft for Kids

    You can hang it up as is for a festive decoration, or add a name to it to make a fun place setting for your Thanksgiving table. We also had fun making this Doily Turkey from I Heart Crafty Things, which I encourage you to check out.

    Paper Plate Turkey Craft for Kids

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    1. Mimi

      October 29, 2018 at 10:37 am

      This is such a cute DIY Kids will love it

    2. Paula @ I'm Busy Being Awesome

      October 29, 2018 at 10:39 am

      What a creative idea, perfect for thanksgiving so fun and easy to do

    3. Marcie

      October 29, 2018 at 10:45 am

      Oh fun! We just made a Thankful Turkey thing in preparation for Turkey Day, but this would be super cute! I love all the bright colors!

    4. Emily Fata

      October 29, 2018 at 10:50 am

      Oh my goodness, this is such an adorable, colourful craft! I wish I had seen this earlier (for the Canadian Thanksgiving). I'll have to do this one with my little cousins next year. 🙂

    5. Mariah Klee

      October 29, 2018 at 9:34 pm

      Looks like a super cute craft for the kids to work on while the adults work on dinner!

    6. Sapana V

      November 01, 2018 at 6:23 am

      Great ideas...I would love to try them with my kids.

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