Paper Bag Turkey Craft for Thanksgiving
Kids will love transforming an ordinary paper bag into a colorful turkey with this fun Thanksgiving craft.
This easy Thanksgiving craft for kids comes with a free printable pattern and step-by-step instructions, making it perfect for kids of all ages.
Preschoolers will have fun gluing on feathers, while older children can cut, assemble, and decorate their turkey on their own.
It’s a creative way to make a turkey puppet that can be used for imaginative play or as a festive decoration.
Parents, teachers, and caregivers will enjoy how simple and budget-friendly this craft is.
Using just a paper bag, craft paper, and the template, kids can create a turkey that’s as unique as they are.
It’s perfect for both classroom activities and at-home fun during Thanksgiving break.
When to Make the Paper Bag Turkey Craft
- At home during Thanksgiving break – A fun activity to keep kids busy while the holiday meal is being prepared.
- Classroom Thanksgiving party – A great group activity that doubles as classroom décor.
- Preschool craft time – Perfect for little hands with simple shapes and easy assembly.
- Family gatherings – Kids can create turkeys together and then put on a puppet show.
Why You’ll Love this Thanksgiving Turkey Craft
There’s so much to enjoy about the paper bag turkey craft. It’s simple enough for preschoolers but still fun and engaging for older kids, making it a great choice for a wide age range.
It doubles as both a craft and a toy, since the finished turkey can be used as a puppet for storytelling and play.
Parents will appreciate how inexpensive and low-mess it is, while kids love that they can bring their turkey to life with bright feathers and silly faces.
Teachers will find it an excellent project for classrooms since it only requires a few easy-to-find supplies and can be displayed afterward as holiday décor.
The craft also encourages creativity and imaginative play, giving kids something fun to do during Thanksgiving break that’s much more memorable than a worksheet or coloring page.
Tips and Tricks for Creating the Paper Bag Turkey Puppet
- Use craft foam or felt instead of paper for added texture and durability.
- Replace the paper feathers with craft feathers for a different look.
- Personalize the turkey by writing each child’s name on it for a Thanksgiving place setting card.
- Add magnets or tape to the back and display on the refrigerator or wall.
- Create a class bulletin board full of turkeys for a festive holiday display.
How to Make a Paper Bag Turkey
Follow along with our step-by-step directions and free printable pattern to make your own paper bag turkey craft.
MATERIALS:
- Paper bag
- Construction papers
- Double sided tape or craft glue
- Scissors
- Printed pattern
INSTRUCTIONS:
Download and print out the paper bag turkey pattern. Cut out the pattern pieces.
Trace the two different eye patterns, the beak, wattle and feet on to construction paper. Cut out the pieces.
Glue the two pieces of the eyes together.
Glue the beak under the paper bag flap. Glue the wattle just under the beak as shown below.
Glue the feet to the bottom edge of the paper bag.
Glue the eyes onto the paper bag flap.
Trace the feathers onto different colors of construction paper, cut the feathers out.
Glue the feathers together as shown below.
Glue the tail feathers to the back of the paper bag.
The paper bag turkey craft is a fun, easy, and versatile Thanksgiving activity. It’s great for kids of all ages and can be used as a decoration, puppet, or keepsake.
More fun turkey crafts for Thanksgiving
- Popsicle Stick Turkey Craft for Thanksgiving – Build a turkey with popsicle sticks and colorful feathers.
- Rocking Turkey Craft for Thanksgiving – A paper turkey that rocks back and forth for playful holiday fun.
- Clothespin Turkey Craft for Thanksgiving – A cute turkey with clothespin legs that makes a unique decoration.
