Fall Thanksgiving Turkey Craft Art & Writing Activity

Add a festive touch to your fall lessons with this no-prep Thanksgiving turkey craft. Students will create a colorful turkey while also practicing important literacy skills through writing prompts and reflection activities. This resource is perfect for sub plans, early finishers, centers, or a fun seasonal project. The finished turkeys make a cheerful classroom or hallway display!

Designed for grades K–6, this activity adapts easily for whole group lessons, independent work, or homeschool settings. Teachers love it for keeping students engaged while covering both art and language skills.

What’s Included

You’ll receive a 14-page PDF with:

• Game sheet

• Reflection sheets

• Coloring page

• Finished example

• Writing activities

Why Hand-Drawn Resources Matter

Instead of relying only on polished digital images, this lesson includes hand-drawn examples. Students feel more confident and willing to take creative risks when they aren’t comparing themselves to “perfect” digital art. Hand-drawn models make the process approachable and fun.