This year, the turkeys are getting extra clever in their mission to avoid Thanksgiving dinner by gearing up for Christmas! In a festive twist, the turkeys have decided that if they can’t be seen, they won’t be eaten. So they plan to disguise themselves as Christmas trees!

Your kids can join in the fun by helping the turkeys stay safe with this Christmas tree turkey disguise. They’ll use their creativity to transform a turkey into a festive, decorated tree. 

If you’re looking for more ways to keep the turkeys safe, check out our other turkey disguise project ideas. We have lots of fun disguises to ensure they make it through Thanksgiving safe and sound!

Christmas Tree Turkey In Disguise Idea

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This adorable and fun project is perfect for a family activity. It will also get kids working on important skills like cutting, gluing, and following instructions.

To get started, download our free template for this clever Christmas tree disguise. The turkeys will be looking ready for the holidays in no time with just a few basic supplies.

Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Glue stick
• Scissors
• Christmas tree turkey template (unlock the image to go to the download page)

Directions

Start by downloading the template and printing it out. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring the turkey to life!

First, encourage your child to glue the eyes below the eyebrows.

Place the snood below the eyes and glue it down.

Next, help your child glue the beak on top of the snood.

Position the head to the center of the Christmas tree and glue it in place.

Now, glue the wings below the head.

Take the lower body and glue it to the back and bottom of the Christmas tree.

Attach the feet to the front and bottom of the lower body.

Next, glue the star on top of the Christmas tree.

Finally, guide your child in gluing the ornaments around the Christmas tree.

Be sure to check out our Thanksgiving crafts while you’re here! There are so many fun ideas!

Cute Turkey Handprint Craft

Easy Thanksgiving Kids’ Ideas

It’s the perfect time of year to explore more easy, hands-on ideas to keep your kids engaged and learning throughout the holiday season! There are plenty of ways to entertain your little ones while helping them build essential skills.

Be sure to check out our collection of Thanksgiving projects that are easy to do and packed with creativity and learning. Read on below for some fantastic holiday books, DIYs, and activities that will be perfect for Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Books For Kids

Below are some of the top Thanksgiving books for kids!

Turkey Trouble – If you’ve never read this book, you have to add it to your holiday collection! It’s so cute and fun and kids just love it! Follow the turkey around the farm as he disguises himself as different animals so the farmer doesn’t catch him for Thanksgiving dinner!

How To Catch A Turkey – Kids who love the How To Catch books will want to see all the crazy contraptions kids make to try to catch a turkey loose at the school!

Pete The Cat: The First Thanksgiving -Every Pete the Cat book is fantastic, but this one takes it up a notch with flaps for the kids to open. It’s a great way to get the kids excited about reading and Thanksgiving!

Kids’ Crafts For Thanksgiving

Fairy Turkey Disguise – Give your turkey some magical protection this Thanksgiving with a fairy disguise! Kids will sprinkle a little fairy dust to transform their turkey with an enchanting disguise that’s sure to keep the turkey safe from becoming dinner!

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Pete The Cat Thanksgiving Craft – After reading Pete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving, extend the fun of the book by having them create a Pete the Cat complete with his pilgrim’s hat. It’s a creative way to bring history to life with a favorite character.

Pilgrim Handprint Craft – Kids can step into history by creating their own boy or girl pilgrim! They can customize the pilgrim’s collar with their own handprints to add a personal touch. It’s a hands-on way to bring Thanksgiving traditions to life!

Turkey Puppet Craft – Gobble up some fun this Thanksgiving by having your kids create a turkey puppet using a paper bag! They’ll love bringing their turkey to life during imaginative play or storytime!

Thanksgiving Kindergarten Activities

Reading is a fantastic way to spark your child’s imagination, so combine it with some hands-on fun with our How to Catch a Turkey activities inspired by the beloved book.

These engaging and educational activities will keep your kids entertained while they develop important skills like problem solving, fine motor coordination, and letter recognition.

Whether they’re tracing lines, completing patterns, or practicing with dot markers, your little ones will have fun catching turkeys and learning along the way!

Get your kids’ creative feathers ruffling with this fun turkey art project! Your kids will love painting the turkey with watercolors, then assembling it on a painted background of their own creation. It’s a great way to spark excitement for the upcoming holiday while letting them show off their artistic talents.

Try this Cheetah Turkey Disguise Project

This project will inspire creativity and add some festive flair to your home this Thanksgiving!

Are your little turkeys excited for the holiday? Keep them occupied with these fun and educational Thanksgiving worksheets for kids! The pattern worksheet has kids practicing cutting, gluing, and recognizing patterns with cute holiday images like turkeys, pumpkins, and pilgrim hats.

The C Is for Cornucopia letter maze is a-maze-ing fun for fine motor skills and letter recognition! And don’t forget the T Is for Turkey handwriting worksheet to practice writing ‘Tt’s while developing fine motor skills!

Make waiting on the big meal to start fun with these Thanksgiving food bingo printables! This game is a fantastic way to introduce your little ones to Bingo while helping them practice essential skills like identifying shapes, colors, and numbers.

Toilet Paper Roll Pilgrim Craft

As they mark their cards, they’ll develop social skills like taking turns and sharing, all while enjoying the thrill of shouting “Bingo!” when they finally get that last object. 

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