Here is some feathered fun for your next Thanksgiving celebration – a DIY cardboard turkey costume for kids!
Needing a craft to keep kids entertained at your next Thanksgiving dinner? Then you will love this DIY cardboard turkey costume for kids!
This budget-friendly art activity will keep your children busy while you work to get dinner on the table. This Thanksgiving-themed project will also promote recycling and sustainability.
Here’s how we made these sweet turkey costumes out of cardboard.
Supplies:
- Cardboard (as wide as your child’s shoulders)
- Utility knife or scissors
- Yarn
- Markers, crayons, or paint
Directions:
- Cut your large piece of cardboard into a semi-circle. This will be your turkey feather fan.
- On one side of the cardboard, use markers, crayon, or paint to create feathery designs.
- Use your scissors or a utility knife to cut 4 small holes into your turkey costume. You should place 2 holes in each side. This is where your yarn shoulder straps will be attached.
- Pull yarn through each hole and tie off to create shoulder straps. The length of yarn depends on the size of the wearer.
- Put on the costume and strut your stuff!
Looking for low-prep activities to celebrate Thanksgiving with preschoolers, kindergarteners, or firsties? Check out this Gratitude Activity Pack. It contains 10 easy, low-prep activities to help your little ones practice gratitude while also developing their communication skills, nurturing their fine motor capabilities, developing their empathy, and so much more!
Needing another easy activity to keep kids entertained at the dinner table? Check out this free printable pie game for kids. This loose parts play activity for kids encourages sharing with others, all while developing fine motor and math skills!
Happy creating, friends! I am grateful for you!