Easy Turkey Handprint Craft for Kids

 Looking for a fun and simple Thanksgiving activity to do with your little ones? This Turkey Handprint Craft is the perfect way to keep tiny hands busy while creating a sweet keepsake you’ll treasure for years. It’s mess-free, colorful, and great for kids of all ages!

What You’ll Need

• Construction paper (brown, red, orange, yellow, and any other fall colors)
• Pencil or marker
• Scissors (grown-up use only!)
• Glue stick
• Googly eyes (optional but adorable)

Instructions

1. Trace your child’s hand on a piece of brown construction paper. This will be the turkey’s body and feathers.
2. Cut out the handprint carefully — parents can help with this step if needed.
3. Add feathers! Cut out extra “feather shapes” from colored paper and glue them behind the handprint fingers. You can use fall shades like red, orange, and yellow.
4. Create the turkey’s face: Glue on googly eyes, draw a small beak, and cut out a red wattle to glue under the beak.
5. Add legs and details: Draw or cut out two orange legs for your turkey and glue them underneath.
6. Write your child’s name and the year at the bottom — it makes the perfect keepsake to pull out every Thanksgiving!

Tips

• You can turn this into a family craft by tracing everyone’s hands and making a “turkey family.”
• For extra sparkle, add glitter or stickers to the feathers.
• Laminate it or place it in a frame to protect it for years to come.

Why Kids Love It

This craft lets kids get creative while celebrating Thanksgiving in a hands-on way. It’s easy, colorful, and helps them practice cutting, tracing, and gluing — all while making a memory you’ll cherish.