🦃 Upcycled Turkey

30 minutes 3-5 years old 6-8 years old

Supplies Needed

Cut feather shapes from orange, red, and yellow construction paper. Make as many as you’d like for a full, colorful tail.
Attach the feathers to the back of the toilet paper roll, arranging them in a fan shape to resemble a turkey’s tail.
Start by cutting a strip of brown construction paper wide enough to wrap around the toilet paper roll. Glue it in place for the turkey’s body.
Cut a small triangle from orange construction paper for the beak and a wavy shape from red paper for the turkey’s wattle. Tape or glue these onto the face.
Use a black marker or pencil to draw eyes for your Turkey!

Ask your child: “Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? What are you thankful for this year?”
Explore creativity: “How would you design your own unique turkey? What colors or patterns would you use?”
Talk about recycling: “Why do you think we’re using a toilet paper roll for this craft? How can we reuse other items at home?”

Recycling Awareness Introduces the concept of repurposing materials, promoting environmental awareness.
Fine Motor Skills Cutting and gluing construction paper helps children develop precision and control.
Creativity Kids can personalize their turkey by experimenting with colors, patterns, and additional materials.
Holiday Traditions Provides an opportunity to discuss the history and customs of Thanksgiving.

Use feathers instead of construction paper for a more textured tail.
Create a family of turkeys using different sizes of toilet paper rolls and varying the colors for the feathers.
Write one thing you are thankful for on each feather.
Add a name tag to the turkey to use it as a place card for a Thanksgiving dinner table.