This cute disguise a pumpkin turkey craft gives kids everything they need to turn an ordinary pumpkin into a silly Thanksgiving turkey.
The free printable includes a pumpkin along with turkey feathers, eyes, a beak, feet, a pilgrim hat, and other pieces kids can cut out and arrange. There's even an example they can use for inspiration.
It's an easy fall activity for home, homeschool, or the classroom, and kids can still add their own creative touches along the way.
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Disguise a Pumpkin Printable
Disguise projects are always fun because kids get a chance to take something familiar and completely change its look.
For this pumpkin disguise project, we're turning our pumpkin into a turkey. Kids can follow the example on the printable or come up with their own way to arrange the pieces.
Once they're finished, they'll have a cute pumpkin turkey they can display for fall or Thanksgiving.
What You'll Need
You don't need many supplies for this activity:
- Disguise a Pumpkin printable
- Scissors
- Glue or glue stick
- Crayons, colored pencils, or markers, optional
- Cardstock, optional
Tip: Regular printer paper works just fine, but cardstock can make the finished pumpkin a little sturdier.
How to Disguise a Pumpkin as a Turkey
1. Print the activity.
Start by printing the Disguise a Pumpkin turkey craft. Kids can look at the finished example at the top of the page before getting started.
2. Cut out the pieces.
Carefully cut around the turkey accessories using the dotted lines as a guide. Younger children may need a little help with some of the smaller pieces.
3. Plan your turkey.
Before reaching for the glue, let kids arrange the pieces on their pumpkin. Move around the feathers, eyes, beak, hat, and feet until they're happy with their turkey disguise.
4. Glue everything in place.
Once the design is ready, glue the pieces onto the pumpkin.
5. Optional: Add your own details.
Kids don't have to stop with the pieces included in the printable. They can add drawings, patterns, stickers, glitter, or other craft supplies to make their pumpkin completely their own.
A Fun Fall and Thanksgiving Activity for Kids
This disguise a pumpkin turkey craft works well as an easy activity during the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving.
You can use it for:
- A fall homeschool activity
- Thanksgiving craft time
- A classroom center
- An after-school activity
- A fall party
- A quiet-time craft
- Fine motor practice for younger kids
Cutting, arranging, and gluing the pieces also gives kids a chance to work on fine motor skills while they're creating.
Get the Free Disguise a Pumpkin Printable
Ready to make your own turkey pumpkin?
Download the free Disguise a Pumpkin Turkey printable below, grab some scissors and glue, and let the kids start creating.
