Turkeys everywhere are hatching a plan to avoid becoming Thanksgiving dinner, and this year they’re going all out! They’ve decided that the best way to blend in is by dressing up in clever disguises.

Kids can join the fun by helping these sneaky birds stay safe this holiday with a dinosaur turkey disguise. They’ll be excited to transform an ordinary turkey into a cute dinosaur and imagine how their dinosaur turkey might stomp around, hidden in plain sight.

Be sure to check out our other turkey disguise project ideas for lots of inspiration and laughs!

Dinosaur Turkey Disguise Project Idea

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This cute and fun project is perfect for sparking creativity and practicing essential skills like cutting, gluing, and following instructions. It lets kids think outside the box as they imagine and create their unique version of a dinosaur disguise.

Keep reading for our step-by-step instructions and to download our free dinosaur turkey disguise template.

Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Glue stick
• Scissors
• Marker
• Dinosaur turkey template (get it by unlocking the image)

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 this turkey to life!

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

Next, glue the snood below the eyes.

Place the beak on top of the snood and glue it down.

Now, help your child to glue the belly to the center of the body.

Position the feet on the bottom portion of the body and glue them in place.

Draw the spots on the dinosaur’s head and tail.

Finally, encourage your child to glue the spines on the back and right side of the body.

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

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Thanksgiving Ideas For School

For more Thanksgiving inspiration, check out these easy and engaging ideas to use in your classroom! We’ve gathered a list of hands-on projects and activities to keep kids excited about learning during the holiday season.

Read on below to find new holiday books that are perfect for story time, DIYs to spark creativity, and activities that introduce the history and themes of Thanksgiving in a kid friendly way

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!

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Turtle Turkey Disguise—Help Mr. Turkey stay safe this Thanksgiving by giving him a clever turtle disguise! Kids will love turning him into a slow and steady friend who blends in and dodges the holiday feast. 

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Corn Handprint Craft – Kids will have a “corny” good time turning their handprints into stalks of corn for a fun fall harvest project. This easy activity is a perfect way to celebrate autumn and add a touch of handmade charm to seasonal learning!

Turkey Handprint Craft—Your little one’s handprints give this turkey extra color. This playful project is a fun way to add a little “hands-on” charm to holiday decorations and make memories to treasure!

Pilgrim Paper Plate Craft – Turn a simple paper plate into a charming pilgrim friend for Thanksgiving! Kids will love making him complete with a traditional hat. It’s a fun, easy project that adds a handmade touch to your holiday displays at home or in the classroom.

Thanksgiving Theme Preschool Activities

Playtime turns into learning with these Thanksgiving pattern block mats! Kids will love building turkeys, scarecrows, and delicious Thanksgiving dinners while playing with their pattern blocks.

These mats are perfect for little hands to explore and learn while boosting spatial awareness, fine motor skills, and problem solving! A variety of festive designs will keep kids entertained and engaged. Just print the mats, grab the pattern blocks, and let the holiday puzzling begin!

Get ready to gobble up some Thanksgiving fun with these adorable turkey connect the dots printables! Kids will enjoy revealing each turkey as they connect the dots, all while strengthening fine motor skills and practicing number recognition.

Try this Paper Bag Turkey Craft

With three different turkeys and varying difficulty levels, there’s something to keep all ages entertained. Once the dots are connected, kids can break out the crayons and color their turkeys to bring each masterpiece to life!

These turkey do-a-dot printables will have your little ones gobbling up the fun! These turkey-themed pages can boost kids’ counting, fine motor skills, and letter recognition. This engaging activity keeps hands busy and minds sharp, either at home or in the classroom.

Download your set and watch as kids happily dot their way through T is for Turkey, fine motor practice, filling in a turkey, and dotting the number graph.

Add some colorful fun to Thanksgiving with this color by number turkey printable! This playful activity combines creativity with learning, making it perfect for preschoolers and early learners.

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As kids color each numbered section, they’ll build number recognition, strengthen fine motor skills, and practice color matching all while creating their very own turkey masterpiece! These worksheets are perfect for a quiet afternoon or a classroom project, so grab some crayons for the fun to begin!

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