TP Roll Turkey Craft

Looking for a quick, colorful Thanksgiving project that won’t have you sprinting through the craft store? This TP Roll Turkey Craft is your new best friend. With one empty toilet paper roll, a handful of construction paper, and a dash of imagination, kids can create a bright, cheerful turkey to show off at the holiday table. They can even turn the feathers into a gratitude activity by writing what they’re thankful for!

Materials

• Empty toilet paper roll
• Construction paper (or colorful printer paper)
• Scissors
• Glue
• Stapler
• Yellow or orange pipe cleaner
• Googly eyes
• Turkey body and feather templates

Instructions

1. Print the templates for the turkey body and feathers.
2. Trace and cut the turkey body from brown construction paper.
3. Cut out as many feathers as you like using fall-inspired colors—think oranges, reds, yellows, and earthy greens.
4. Decorate the feathers with markers, crayons, or written messages of thanks.
5. Cut the TP roll in half, then cut a small 2″ slit down each side. These slits will help hold the feathers in place.
6. Gather your feathers at one end, fan them out, and staple the base to secure the shape.
7. Slide the feather bundle into the slits on the TP roll. Adjust as needed until they stand tall and proud.
8. Glue the turkey body onto the front of the roll, then add the beak, gobbler, and googly eyes.
9. Twist the pipe cleaner around the bottom of the roll to create little turkey feet.

Display your adorable TP Roll Turkey on the Thanksgiving table or let the kids make a whole flock!