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Fun and Easy Turkey Hat Craft for Young Kids

Looking for a simple yet engaging Thanksgiving activity for your little ones? This turkey hat craft is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade students! Its cute turkey face and five colorful feathers make it fun to make and versatile enough to adapt to different activities. Whether you’re a teacher looking for a classroom project or a parent seeking a creative activity at home, this turkey hat craft will surely be a hit.

Adorable turkey hat craft to show gratitude for Thanksgiving.

The Turkey Hat Craft is so Versatile

What makes this turkey hat so unique is its flexibility. The feathers can be printed with bright colors, or kids can color them in themselves. To take the activity further, you can encourage students to write things they are grateful for on each feather. This adds a meaningful touch to the craft and helps kids think about gratitude in a fun, hands-on way during November.

The turkey hat can be used in various settings, whether for a Thanksgiving celebration, a classroom lesson about the season, or a craft day at home. It’s also an excellent icebreaker for circle time, where kids can proudly wear their hats and share what they wrote on their feathers.

Fun turkey hat craft to show gratitude for Thanksgiving.
This Turkey Hat Craft is simple to make and fun to wear when it’s finished!

How to Make This Craft

Making this Turkey Hat Craft is super simple! Follow these directions to have some fun in the classroom.

Materials Needed:

  • Construction paper or cardstock
  • Crayons, colored pencils, or markers
  • Turkey Hat Craft Template
  • Scissors
  • Glue

Step-by-Step Directions:

  1. Print the Turkey Hat Craft Template.
  2. Cut out the pieces or have students practice their fine motor skills.
  3. Glue the feathers to the back of the hat strip.
  4. Glue the eyes and beak to the front of the hat.
  5. Wrap the hat around each child’s head and glue or staple it together.

Watch this video to see it in action!

When to Use This Craft

This turkey hat craft fits perfectly into any Thanksgiving-themed lesson or event. Teachers can use it as part of a classroom Thanksgiving party or as a creative activity to reinforce the themes of thankfulness and fall. Parents can make it a part of their family’s Thanksgiving celebration or as an after-school craft to get kids into the holiday spirit. It’s also ideal for storytime—kids can wear turkey hats while listening to fun Thanksgiving-themed books (we’ll share a few suggestions below).

Benefits of Hat Crafts for Kids

Hat crafts like the turkey hat offer a unique combination of creativity and fun. They help young kids practice fine motor skills like cutting, coloring, and assembling. Additionally, wearing the craft adds extra pride and ownership. Kids love showing off something they’ve made! Hat crafts encourage imaginative play, as children can use their creations in role-playing activities or Thanksgiving skits.

Another benefit is the social aspect. When done in groups, this craft allows children to talk about what they are thankful for, fostering community and conversation among peers. The turkey hat can be a fun lead-in to a classroom or family discussion about gratitude.

Turkey hat craft for November
Kids will be smiling ear to ear while wearing this Turkey Hat Craft.

Fun Books to Pair with a Turkey Craft

Pairing a good book with a craft activity is always a winning combination. Here are a few fun Thanksgiving-themed books that go perfectly with the turkey hat craft:

  1. “Turkey Trouble” by Wendi Silvano: This funny story about a turkey trying to avoid being eaten at Thanksgiving will keep kids giggling and engaged.
  2. “The Great Turkey Race” by Steve Metzger: A lively story about turkeys competing in a race makes for a fun read-aloud while kids wear turkey hats.
  3. “A Plump and Perky Turkey” by Teresa Bateman: This silly tale of a turkey outsmarting townsfolk is another excellent option for storytime.
  4. “10 Fat Turkeys” by Tony Johnston: A rhyming, counting book that’s perfect for young children to enjoy after making their turkey hats.

The turkey hat craft is a versatile, engaging, and meaningful activity for young children during Thanksgiving. It helps kids practice fine motor skills, fosters creativity, and encourages conversations about gratitude. Whether you’re a teacher looking to add a fun craft to your lesson plans or a parent wanting to keep little ones entertained, this turkey hat is the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving celebration. And with a few turkey-themed books to go along with it, you’ll have the ultimate fall craft and storytime combo!

More Hat Crafts

Try the All Year Hat Craft Bundle if you want more hat crafts! This bundle has 24 different crafts to use throughout the whole year. There are hats for each holiday and festivity the year brings. Here’s what you’ll find inside:

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Laura Bensley

Former preschool teacher turned business owner that now creates educational resources for teachers in the classroom, homeschool, and daycare setting.

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Hi, I’m Laura and I am the creator of Crafty Bee Creations.  I am a former preschool teacher turned business owner that now creates educational resources for teachers in the classroom, homeschool, and daycare setting.  I have a passion for designing craft resources that are not only fun and engaging but work children’s fine motor skills too! 

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