Gobble Gobble! Let’s Make Some Turkey Hands (Without the Mess)
Ah, Thanksgiving morning…coffee in hand, the parade on TV, and the sweet sound of your littles bustling around in their holiday excitement. But wait, how can you make the day even more festive? Easy: start a fun, low-maintenance craft that’ll keep those little hands busy while you soak in all the parade float magic. Bonus: it’s totally paint-free, because, let’s face it, who needs that chaos before brunch?
I’m talking about a classic Thanksgiving project that’s as cute as it is sentimental: Turkey Handprints. Trust me, these things are like a time capsule for how tiny your kiddos once were, and you can keep them forever!
Here’s what you’ll need to get this turkey-tastic craft rolling:
Supplies
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Construction Paper (the more colorful, the better!)
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Kid-safe Scissors (or just let the grown-ups do the cutting)
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Glue (stick or liquid, whichever works best for you!)
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Crayons, Markers, or Colored Pencils (for some extra pizazz)
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Extras: Feathers, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, jewels… or basically anything that screams “festive fun!”
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Bonus Tip: If you have littler ones who are still in the “don’t touch the scissors” phase, you can just leave their hand attached to the paper and let them decorate around it. Simple, stress-free, and still adorable!
Steps to Craft Your Perfect Turkey
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Trace those little hands onto your construction paper—turkey feathers galore!
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Cut them out (or ask your grown-up to help).
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Decorate those handprints like it’s the best turkey you’ve ever seen! Color them in, give them personality with googly eyes, add feathers, and use crayons, markers, or colored pencils to make your turkey pop.
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Glue everything down and let it dry for a moment, then admire your masterpiece!
There you have it—a perfect Thanksgiving craft that’s simple enough to start first thing in the morning, and cute enough to keep forever. You get to enjoy the parade while your kiddos enjoy creating their very own holiday keepsakes. Win-win!
Let me know how your turkey handprints turn out—leave a comment on Pinterest, I’d love to see your little artists in action! 🦃✨
Activity time: the perfect mix of creativity… and not missing your favorite parade float pass by.
