Popsicle Stick Turkey Craft for Kids

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Finding fun Thanksgiving activities is a great way to keep your kids entertained before or after dinner. That’s why I love having a few simple crafts for kids on hand that my preschooler can make this time of year! This cute popsicle stick turkey craft is a fun way to help your kids get in the Thanksgiving spirit. Whether you’re looking for a cute after dinner activity or a fun craft for your kids to make at school, this kid-friendly DIY project is perfect!

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Since you only need a handful of simple supplies to make this adorable popsicle stick turkey craft, you probably have everything you need to make it at home right now. That means it’s perfect for a last minute Thanksgiving activity!

And since this art project is so simple to make, it’s perfect for kids of any age. That makes it a great activity to do for a Thanksgiving celebration in the classroom or at home, too!

Popsicle Stick Turkey Craft

If you need a fast craft to make with the kids at a Thanksgiving party, it doesn’t get much better than this popsicle stick turkey! That means it’s perfect for making with your kids during a homeschool lesson or with a big group of little ones at a holiday celebration.

Don’t you just love crafts that you can put together with common craft supplies? This simple preschool turkey craft is one of those easy projects! All you need to make this cute Thanksgiving DIY project with your kids is:

• Popsicle sticks: We used plain popsicle sticks from Dollar Tree to make our turkeys. But you can use colored sticks for the craft, too. The sticks also be any size you choose, so this fun craft can be made with whatever sticks you have laying around at home.
• Feathers: You can’t make a turkey without feathers! Colorful feathers are a fun way to add texture and color to your craft.
• Googly eyes: Make the face of your Thanksgiving turkey with some cute googly eyes. You can use sticker eyes or glue your own to the front of each turkey.
• Orange paper: To finish making your turkey, you’ll need some orange paper. We used construction paper to make the beak of the turkey, but you can use any orange paper.

How to Make A Popsicle Stick Turkey

You’re going to love how simple this popsicle stick craft is to make with your kids! In fact, it’s so easy that there is really just three steps to put this art project together with your kids.

Start by creating the body of the turkey. Lay four popsicle sticks together on a flat surface. Make sure all the ends of the sticks line up evenly. Then, cut another stick to fit on the top and bottom of the rectangle. Attach those smaller pieces to the bunch on the top and bottom with glue to hold the four sticks together.

Once the glue has dried on your sticks, attach the feathers to the back of the popsicle sticks. Make sure most of the feathers are stick up from the top of the turkey’s body.

Let the glue dry on your feathers before flipping the popsicle sticks over. Then, attach your two googly eyes to the center of the sticks.

After that, all that’s left to do is add the turkey’s beak! Cut a triangle out of the orange paper and attach it to the front of the popsicle sticks with glue.

Popsicle Stick Gift Craft Ideas

See how easy it is to make your own turkey out of popsicle sticks? That means this craft is also super easy to customize as you’re making it with your kids!

Try these different ideas for getting creative with your own turkey popsicle stick craft while you’re making it at home:

• Decorate with paint. Instead of using plain popsicle sticks, let your kids add their own creative touch to their DIY turkey. Use plain wooden ice cream sticks and give your kids some paint or markers to decorate their own Thanksgiving characters.
• Make your own feathers. Using feathers is a fun way to create this simple kid’s craft. But if you don’t have any at home, you can also cut out feather shapes from construction paper to glue to the back of your turkey.
• Add it to your homeschool preschool lesson plan. This simple craft is perfect for preschool at home. You can make your popsicle stick turkey when learning about the letter T. Or make the gift during the days leading up to Thanksgiving to help them learn while they celebrate.

More Easy Craft Ideas:

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Quick & Easy Popsicle Stick Pumpkin Craft for Kids

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