With Thanksgiving coming up, Ms. Turkey is getting a bit nervous. To avoid becoming the centerpiece of the holiday feast, she’s decided to don a magical disguise. Transforming into a fairy just might be her ticket to staying safe this year!
Kids will have a blast helping Ms. Turkey stay safe by creating this fairy turkey disguise. This project is filled with fun and creativity, allowing children to use their imaginations.
Be sure to check out more turkey disguise project ideas. We have plenty of creative ways to keep turkeys safe and sound this Thanksgiving!
Fairy Turkey Disguise Project

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It’s a wonderful opportunity for family bonding as you work on the disguise together. Watch as your little ones think creatively and use essential skills like cutting, gluing, and following instructions.
It’s a cute and enjoyable way to spend time together and make lasting memories this holiday season.
To get started on this clever disguise, you will need a few supplies, including colored paper, glue, scissors, glitter, and our free fairy turkey template.
Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Fairy turkey template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)
Directions
Start by downloading the fairy turkey template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed 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 just below both of the eyebrows.

Place the snood just below the eyes, and help your child glue it in place.

Next, glue the beak on top of the snood.

Now, glue the hair to the top portion of the head.

Position the dress to the bottom portion of the body and glue it in place.

Glue the turkey wings to the sides of the skirt.

Next, glue the feet to the back and bottom of the dress.

Finally, encourage your child to glue the fairy wings to the center and back of the body.

Be sure to check out our Thanksgiving crafts while you’re here! Your kids will love creating more fun DIYs like this one!

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Kids’ Ideas For Thanksgiving
As you prepare for Thanksgiving, be sure to save some fun and educational ideas for your kids to do this November. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite hands-on projects and activities that will keep your little ones engaged and learning throughout the holiday season.
There’s something for every child to enjoy, so read on below to discover creative DIYs and seasonal book recommendations.

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!

Thanksgiving Crafts For Elementary School
Turkey Handprint Craft For Kids – Kids can create a turkey using their handprints for the tail feathers with this adorable paper craft. This fun and easy project makes a perfect holiday decoration, and kids will love seeing their artwork displayed.
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Cheetah Turkey Disguise Project – Help Mr. Turkey avoid the Thanksgiving table by giving him a speedy cheetah disguise! This fun and playful activity will have your kids excited to keep him safe by dressing him up in a clever disguise!

Corn Craft – Keep your preschoolers busy with a cute corn on the cob project! Use our free template to get started on this super easy and adorable fall activity. It’s a great way to get kids to practice essential skills and have some corn-y fun!
Toilet Paper Roll Pilgrim Craft – Transform recycled toilet paper roll tubes into adorable pilgrims! We have templates for both boy and girl pilgrims for your kids to make, and they’ll be perfect additions to your holiday decor. So grab the toilet paper rolls along with a few basic supplies!
Thanksgiving Free Printables
Your little ones will absolutely love playing our roll a turkey printable game! As they have fun trying to fill in all their turkey’s feathers, they’ll also be learning valuable skills. This game is perfect for helping kids practice counting, recognize colors, and develop patience.
Simply print out the game and grab some dice to see which color feather gets filled in next. It’s a good mix of fun and education that will keep them entertained and engaged this holiday season!

Need a quick, no-prep activity for the kids this Thanksgiving? Your kids will love our turkey coloring pages! These pages are a fun way to help develop motor skills and creativity while making some holiday art.
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Grab this free set with four different turkey designs that your little artists will enjoy coloring and displaying this Thanksgiving.

Get kids ready to gobble up some fun with our turkey connect the dots printables! Kids will link up the dots to reveal three turkey scenes. It’s a fantastic way to practice numbers 1-20 and letters a-i while honing fine motor skills.
After uncovering each turkey, they can bring their creations to life with colors, making the cutest Thanksgiving art around. It’s a festive and educational activity all rolled into one!

Kids can relive the Thanksgiving fun of the book, The Littlest Pilgrim, with these The Littlest Pilgrim activities! These engaging book companion printables are perfect for preschoolers and bring the heartwarming story to life.
As kids explore handwriting, coloring, and visual discrimination, they’ll enhance their reading experience while having a blast. These free printables make learning hands-on and exciting for you little ones and will turn story time into a festive adventure.
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Fairy Turkey Disguise
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Fairy turkey template
Instructions
- Download the fairy turkey template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Begin by gluing the eyes just below each of the eyebrows.
- Place the snood just below the eyes, and glue it in place.
- Next, glue the beak on top of the snood.
- Now, glue the hair to the top portion of the head.
- Position the dress to the bottom portion of the body and glue it in place.
- Glue the turkey wings to the sides of the dress.
- Next, glue the feet to the back and bottom of the skirt.
- Finish off by gluing the fairy wings to the center and back of the body.
Fairy Turkey Disguise Template


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