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November 3, 2012

Shape Turkeys

Toddler Thanksgiving Craft ~ Shape Turkey

Thanksgiving is right around the corner…where did October go?  I am not ready for winter to settle in around us.  In hopes of hanging on to fall a little while longer, we created these simple shape turkeys.  These are a fun Thanksgiving craft that is perfect for young kids working on shape recognition.

Shape Turkey ~ Simple toddler activity that helps with shape recognition

Making turkeys from simple shapes is not a new idea.  However, they are the perfect way to sneak in a little learning while creating adorable crafts with your kids.  Work on simple shape recognition with your toddler.  As an added bonus, this little shape turkeys will look great hanging on your fridge for Thanksgiving.

Shape Turkey ~ Simple toddler activity that helps with shape recognition

Googly eyes, construction paper, scissors and glue.  This simple list of materials are perfect for making these little shape turkeys.  I love art projects that are simple and only involve a few supplies when I am crafting with younger kiddos.

Rectangle Shape Turkey

Shape Turkey ~ Simple toddler activity that helps with shape recognition

Circle Shape Turkey

Shape Turkey ~ Simple toddler activity that helps with shape recognition

Triangle Shape Turkey

Shape Turkey ~ Simple toddler activity that helps with shape recognition

My favorite shape turkey is the one made up of triangles.  I love his pointy little feathers.  Which one is your favorite?  What is your favorite way to make turkey in your house?

Shape Turkey ~ Simple toddler activity that helps with shape recognition

For more easy Turkey crafts, check out our:

Twig Turkey

Paper Strip Turkey Craft

Book Page Turkey

Candy Wrapper Turkey

Paper Plate Turkey

Posted in Holidays, Take joy in Fall and tagged Kid Projects, Shapes, Take joy in Fall, Thanksgiving, Turkey.

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14 thoughts on “Shape Turkeys”

  1. JDaniel4's Mom on November 4, 2012 at 6:52 pm said:

    These are so cute! What a great way to work on shapes!

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    • Tammy on November 5, 2012 at 8:38 am said:

      My preschoolers were giggling about the silly turkeys they were making. Love it!

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  2. Laura on November 5, 2012 at 3:46 pm said:

    we are making these in kindergarten this week!

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    • Tammy on November 5, 2012 at 9:12 pm said:

      I would love it if you shared a few pictures with me. Leave a link or upload them to Housing A Forest Facebook page:)

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  5. Rachel on November 7, 2012 at 11:08 am said:

    Love this idea! We have been spending less time at the computer and tv as of late and more time together as a family – talking, laughing, and creating. I stumbled across your blog while searching for different activities for my kiddos on Pinterest.

    Our favorite Thanksgiving craft is the “Tree of Thankfulness”. We cut a trunk and branches out of brown paper and tape it to the wall, then cut out leaves and write all the things we are thankful for and hang them on the tree. By the end of November is it overflowing with thanksgiving. 🙂

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    • Tammy on November 7, 2012 at 2:21 pm said:

      I love the idea of a “Tree of Thankfulness” It would be so fun to watch the tree fill up with leaves.

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  7. The Iowa Farmer's Wife on November 9, 2012 at 10:51 pm said:

    These are so dang cute! Thanks for sharing this week at the Sunday Showcase. Stopping by to let you know I’ll be featuring them tomorrow!

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  8. Allison on November 17, 2012 at 12:13 am said:

    Shape turkeys! I love it! Great way to include learning, holidays and creativity.

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  9. Beth on November 27, 2012 at 6:02 am said:

    LOVE your shape turkeys – too cute! Thanks for linking up to TGIF! Have a great week,
    Beth =-)

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  10. Karen on November 13, 2013 at 9:23 am said:

    These are so cute. We are studying 2D shapes this week.
    Normally we do shape monsters but I am doing these for our fall
    bulletin board. Thanks!

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  11. Jessica on September 22, 2014 at 4:09 pm said:

    What a great idea! Shape practice AND adorable turkeys! I wondered if you’d be willing to let me link to this post in a fall kids craft round up I’m putting together on my blog. If I could link to it and use one of your pictures, it’d be great!
    Thanks!
    Jessica

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