This turkey color matching activity is the perfect sensory activity for preschoolers! Make a cute turkey out of construction paper and place skittles on each feather of the matching color. It’s a great way to for preschoolers to practice colors and build motor skills at the same time.
And, if you want more Thanksgiving activities, try this Thanksgiving sensory bin!
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What You’ll Need For This Turkey Color Matching Activity
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How To Make This Turkey Color Matching Activity
1. Cut out a turkey body from brown construction paper.
2. Draw a face on the turkey using markers.
3. Cut out several feather shapes from construction paper, using the same colors as the Skittles.
4. Arrange the colorful feathers around the turkey body.
5. Place a variety of Skittles in a bowl and give the child a pair of sensory tweezers.
6. Have the child use the tweezers to pick up one Skittle at a time.
7. Encourage the child to identify the color of each Skittle and place it on the matching colored feather.
8. Continue sorting until all of the Skittles have been matched to their feathers.
Benefits Of This Turkey Color Matching Activity
- Color Recognition: Helps children identify and match different colors.
- Fine Motor Skills: Using sensory tweezers strengthens the small muscles in the hands and fingers.
- Hand-Eye Coordination: Children practice carefully moving each Skittle onto the correct feather.
- Concentration: Encourages children to focus on matching each Skittle to the correct color.
More Thanksgiving Fun
PrintTurkey Color Matching Activity
Try this Turkey Color Matching Activity for toddlers and preschoolers! A simple, hands-on Thanksgiving printable that builds color recognition skills.
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10
- Category: DIY, Thanksgiving
- Method: Setup
Materials
- Brown construction paper
- Construction paper in the colors of the Skittles
- Skittles
- Sensory tweezers
- Scissors
- Markers
Instructions
- Cut out a turkey body from brown construction paper.
- Draw a face on the turkey using markers.
- Cut out several feather shapes from construction paper, using the same colors as the Skittles.
- Arrange the colorful feathers around the turkey body.
- Place a variety of Skittles in a bowl and give the child a pair of sensory tweezers.
- Have the child use the tweezers to pick up one Skittle at a time.
- Encourage the child to identify the color of each Skittle and place it on the matching colored feather.
- Continue sorting until all of the Skittles have been matched to their feathers.
