Thanksgiving Hand Turkeys

Thanks Kelly for this fun project.

You will need:

Construction paper

Clear contact paper (optional)

Googly eyes (optional)

Markers

Glue stick

Scissors

We do this every year in November. It makes for a fun decoration and a neat keepsake.

Trace each child's hand on a piece of construction paper. If their hands are small, 2 hands will fit on one sheet.

Carefully cut out each hand shape.

Cut out wing shapes.

Cut out small triangles for the beaks and small red wattles. (distinctive red skin under turkey's beak)

Cut out legs/feet if desired. Our turkeys usually don't have legs or feet.

Glue the wings / beaks / wattles to the turkey.

Press on the googly eyes.

Allow the child to decorate the turkey.

Don't forget to write each child's name and the date on the back of each turkey!

Use the contact paper to "laminate" each turkey for longer life.