Thanksgiving Turkey Craft for Kids
A colorful Thanksgiving turkey craft for kids using chalk pastels and a printable turkey silhouette template. This easy art project creates a beautiful turkey silhouette surrounded by bright fall colors.
Yield: 1 turkey craft
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Printable turkey silhouette template
- Black construction paper
- White printer paper or cardstock
- Chalk pastels in fall colors
- Scissors
- Removable tape optional
Instructions
- Step 1: Print and Cut Out the Turkey
- Print the turkey silhouette template on white paper or cardstock. Carefully cut around the turkey's head, tail feathers, body, and feet.
- Step 2: Position the Template
- Place the paper turkey in the center of a sheet of black construction paper. If needed, secure it with a small piece of removable tape underneath.
- Step 3: Add Colorful Chalk
- Use chalk pastels to draw short strokes outward from the edges of the turkey. Alternate fall colors like red, orange, yellow, green, and brown. Continue around the entire silhouette.
- Step 4: Reveal Your Turkey Art
- Carefully lift the paper turkey straight up to reveal the black silhouette surrounded by colorful chalk. Every finished turkey will be unique!
Notes
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Cardstock makes a sturdier template that's easier to hold in place.
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Use shorter chalk strokes around the beak and feet.
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Lift the template instead of sliding it to avoid smudging the chalk.
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Place scrap paper underneath to catch chalk dust.