Mr. Turkey isn’t a fan of Thanksgiving since he might become the main course! He’s feeling pretty nervous with the holiday coming up, so he’s looking for ways to keep out of the spotlight.

That’s where the kids come in! They can help Mr. Turkey stay safe by transforming him into a cute bear. This turkey disguise bear activity is the cutest way to help our feathered friends stay out of the kitchen.

For even more holiday fun, check out our other turkey disguise project ideas that will keep the turkeys safe this Thanksgiving season!

Bear Turkey Disguise Project Idea

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This is a fun family activity that gets everyone involved and gets them thinking outside the box. Plus, they’ll have a blast making Mr. Turkey’s bear costume together!

Be sure to download our free template, and read below for our easy-to-follow steps on how to safely disguise a turkey as a cuddly bear!

Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Glue stick
• Scissors
• Bear turkey template

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

Next, glue the mouth and nose below the eyes.

Place the snood on the left side of the nose and glue it in place.

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

Position the feet on the bottom part of the body.

Finally, encourage your child to glue the inner ears to the center of the outer ears.

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

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Fun Ideas For Thanksgiving

Below, you’ll find a variety of hands-on projects and activities perfect for the holiday season. These engaging ideas will spark kids’ creativity and help them practice important skills while having fun.

Check out our list for new seasonal books to read, DIY projects, and educational activities that are just right for Thanksgiving. Don’t forget to save the ones your kids will enjoy the most and keep them busy during the holiday break!

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!

Daycare Thanksgiving Crafts

Fairy Turkey Disguise – Give Ms. Turkey a magical makeover this Thanksgiving with a whimsical fairy disguise! Kids can sprinkle some creative fairy dust and help her fly under the radar. It’s a fun way to keep him safe from becoming the holiday feast!

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Indian Corn Craft – Celebrate fall’s harvest by creating beautiful Indian corn with dot markers! It’s a fun and easy way for little hands to explore colors and patterns while getting into the autumn spirit. Watch their creativity pop as they dot their way to a beautiful fall masterpiece!

Pilgrim Photo Craft—For festive fun, have kids make this adorable pilgrim! With a personalized photo and movable arms and legs, they can become little pilgrims. It’s the perfect way to bring history to life and create a keepsake you’ll cherish for years!

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Turkey Craft – Keep the giggles going this Thanksgiving with a fun activity inspired by the fun book. Your kids can bring the quirky story to life with this hands-on activity where the Old Lady eats a turkey!

Thanksgiving Free Printables

Bring Thanksgiving fun into learning with these engaging turkey worksheets! They’re ideal for preschool and kindergarten kids and help teach the letter T, practice handwriting, and even label parts of a turkey! No prep is needed—just download, print, and let the learning begin.

Included is a cute turkey labeling worksheet, a letter Tt handwriting page, and a fun letter Tt maze. These activities will keep little hands busy and minds sharp, and they’ll learn while gobbling up fun!

Gobble up some Thanksgiving fun with these turkey connect the dots printables! Kids will love connecting the dots to reveal three different turkeys. The bonus is that while they connect the dots, they also work on their fine motor skills and number recognition.

Try this Torn Paper Turkey Craft

These printables range in difficulty to keep all age groups engaged. After connecting the dots, kids can color in their creations to finish their turkey masterpiece!

Your little ones are sure to shake a tail feather with excitement when they play this roll a turkey printable game! This game will have them working on counting, color recognition, and patience as they roll the dice and fill in their turkey’s colorful feathers.

It’s the perfect mix of learning and fun! Grab the printable, roll the dice, and see which feather gets filled in next. It’s a game the whole family can enjoy this Thanksgiving season!

For a little holiday fun, download these Thanksgiving cutting practice worksheets! All your kids need are a pair of scissors and a little time to cut along the dotted lines to improve their hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

Toilet Paper Roll Pilgrim Craft

The festive illustrations in the shapes are inspired by Thanksgiving and make learning to use scissors engaging and exciting during the holiday.

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