Turkey Craft | Thankful Turkey Thanksgiving Craft & Writing Activity K-3
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You will love this little turkey craft! This thankful turkey writing craft gives your students a sweet way to share what they’re thankful for while practicing writing! In this Thanksgiving craft & writing activity, children record their ideas on the feathers, then color, cut, and assemble a Thanksgiving keepsake that’s full of personality.
For preschool, kindergarten first, and second grade, this Thanksgiving turkey craft brings gratitude writing and hands-on creativity together. Display the finished turkeys on a Thanksgiving bulletin board or send them home for families to enjoy. From favorite pets to special people, those little details make every turkey different!
Print the blackline turkey templates on colored paper, or use white paper and let students add their own colors. Choose feathers with or without writing lines to fit your writers.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- An 8-page printable PDF
- Turkey craft templates and blackline masters
- Feathers with writing lines
- Feathers without writing lines
SKILLS STUDENTS PRACTICE
- Brainstorming and expressing ideas
- Handwriting and personal-response writing
- Fine motor skills through coloring, cutting, and assembly
- Speaking and listening while sharing their finished work
HOW TO USE THIS THANKFUL TURKEY CRAFT
- Begin with a class conversation about gratitude. Invite students to finish the sentence, “I am thankful for…”
- Choose lined or unlined feathers and have students record their responses.
- Color the pieces if you’re using white paper.
- Cut out the pieces and assemble the turkeys.
- Share each creation, then display the projects or send them home.
GROWS WITH YOUR WRITERS
Every child can make this Thankful Turkey their own!
- Preschoolers can draw their ideas or dictate a response for an adult to record.
- Kindergarteners can use pictures, labels, or familiar words.
- First and second graders can write words or short sentences about what they’re thankful for. Invite writers who are ready to explain why.
PERFECT FOR
- A Thanksgiving writing activity with a personal touch
- November writing lessons and classroom gratitude activities
- A fall craft for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, and second grade
- A student-created November bulletin board or hallway display
- Take-home keepsakes to share with families
The finished turkeys are adorable, but reading what your students are thankful for is the sweetest part!
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Jessica D. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTWe did this as an activity on the last day before Thanksgiving break and my students loved it. We brainstormed things to be thankful of and then they chose their favorite options to include on their turkey.
Stacy T. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTMy students loved using this resource! They were engaged in the resource and had no trouble getting started. It didn’t take much time to prepare this resource, so it was easy for me to use in a time crunch.
Kaylee N. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTMy students loved this activity right before we went on Thanksgiving break!
Michelle H. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTThis is a great resource for any classroom! I use it every year!
Jennifer H. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTThis was a great craftivity for Thanksgiving. I loved how it included the writing portion to make it educational. We printed on colored paper and hung from the ceiling.
Katie P. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTThis was perfect for the week before Thanksgiving break with my students! Kept everyone entertained and busy – thank you!
Hannah N. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTSuch a cute turkey craft. Students and families love it.
Samantha Izzo (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTMy students had fun completing this activity. Thank you
Ariana B. (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTThe cutest craft for November! It was very easy to prep!
Rita Engelhart (verified owner) –
Originally reviewed on TPTThis is a super cute and fun activity! My students loved making their turkeys!