DLTK's Crafts for Kids
Fun and Simple DIY Paper Cone Turkey Craft for Kids
This is a simple cut and paste craft that uses a paper cone base to give it a three dimensional effect.
Welcome to our Fun and Simple DIY Paper Cone Turkey Craft for Kids! This hands-on activity is not only a creative pastime but also a wonderful way to get children excited about Thanksgiving and learn about this culturally significant American bird. Ready to create your charming turkey centerpiece using easily available craft materials? Let's get started!
Materials:
- Construction paper in various colors (including brown for the turkey's body)
- A round plate for tracing (about 9 inches in diameter works well)
- A pair of scissors
- A pencil for tracing
- Craft glue or tape
- Googly eyes (optional)
Instructions:
- Place your plate on a piece of brown construction paper. Trace around the plate's edge with your pencil. Next, cut out the circle you've just traced.
- Fold the paper circle into 4 equal parts. After unfolding it, you will see 4 lines intersecting at the center. Cut along one of these lines until you reach the circle's center.
- Overlap the edges you just cut to create a cone shape. Secure the cone with tape or glue. This forms the body of your turkey.
- Cut out a small diamond or triangle shape from orange construction paper to make the beak. Fold it in half to create a 3D effect.
- Cut out two larger circles for the eyes from white paper, and smaller circles from black paper for the pupils. Alternatively, use googly eyes for a fun effect.
- From red construction paper, cut out a small 'wattle' – the fleshy, thin lobe that hangs down from a turkey's neck. Attach it below the beak.
- Glue the beak and eyes onto the front of your cone.
- Cut out feather shapes from various colors of construction paper. Create a generous amount to use as the turkey's tail feathers.
- Attach the "feathers" at the back of the cone, ensuring they fan out to resemble a turkey's tail.