This fork painted turkey is an adorable Thanksgiving craft for preschoolers! Made with paint, a fork, and construction paper, kids can create their very own turkey that’s perfect to hang up as Thanksgiving decor!
And, if you want more Thanksgiving crafts for your preschooler, try this turkey handprint craft!
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Thanksgiving Books For Kids
How To Catch A Turkey – “A turkey is running loose in a school right before a Thanksgiving play. Can YOU help catch it so the show can go on?”
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Turkey – “Celebrate Thanksgiving with a twist on the classic song from the bestselling There Was an Old Lady series for kids! You’ll never guess what she’ll swallow next!”
Ten Fat Turkeys – “A fun, silly, bouncy rhyming book that teaches little ones how to count backwards! Perfect for fall, or all-year-round!”
What You’ll Need For This Fork Painted Turkey
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How To Make A Fork Painted Turkey
1. Pour a small amount of each paint color onto a plate or paint palette.
2. Dip the back of a fork into one of the paint colors.
3. Place the fork on the white paper and slide it outward to create a feather-like paint stroke.
4. Repeat with different fall colors, creating a fan of colorful feathers.
5. Allow the painted feathers to dry completely.
6. Cut a turkey body from brown construction paper.
7. Draw eyes, a beak, and a snood on the turkey body.
8. Glue the turkey body onto the paper in front of the painted feathers, covering the center where the feathers meet.
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Make a fork painted turkey with kids for Thanksgiving! This easy turkey craft is a fun fall activity for preschoolers and kindergarteners.
- Prep Time: 15 + dry time
- Total Time: 15 + dry time
- Category: DIY, Thanksgiving
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
- White construction paper
- Brown construction paper
- Acrylic or washable paint in fall colors, such as red, orange, and yellow
- Fork
- Paintbrush or marker
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions
- Pour a small amount of each paint color onto a plate or paint palette.
- Dip the back of a fork into one of the paint colors.
- Place the fork on the white paper and slide it outward to create a feather-like paint stroke.
- Repeat with different fall colors, creating a fan of colorful feathers.
- Allow the painted feathers to dry completely.
- Cut a turkey body from brown construction paper.
- Draw eyes, a beak, and a wattle on the turkey body.
- Glue the turkey body onto the paper in front of the painted feathers, covering the center where the feathers meet.
