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Thanksgiving Craft Idea for Kids: Sunflower Turkeys

Your kids will love making these cute crafts as much as your guests will enjoy admiring them.

Nov 10, 2024

Are your kids looking for something to do on Thanksgiving while they wait patiently (or, more than likely, impatiently) for the food to be put out? This Thanksgiving craft will keep the little ones busy while you cook up a delicious feast for the family and give you an adorable centerpiece that your guests will rave about as they gobble down their food!

Materials

Construction paper (or colored cardstock or foam)
Scissors
Glue
Sunflower bouquet (The Harvest Glow Bouquet is the perfect arrangement to use for this craft.)
Googly eyes or candy eyes

Instructions

How to Cut a Turkey out of Construction Paper

Step 1

Cut out the shapes shown above using brown, orange, red, and yellow construction paper. (You can also use cardstock or foam for sturdier turkeys.)

Step 2

Glue the shapes together to create the head and body of the turkey, and then attach the googly eyes to complete the face. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to create one turkey for each sunflower in your bouquet.

Step 3

Trim the bottom petals of each sunflower, leaving only a rainbow-like arch of petals at the top of the sunflowers. That way, the flower petals look like turkey feathers.

How to Make a Thanksgiving Turkey With a Sunflower

Step 4

Glue one construction paper turkey to the center of each sunflower to create a festive Thanksgiving bouquet.

Although this Thanksgiving craft is intended for kids, guests of all ages will admire these cute sunflower turkeys. They help to create a festive Thanksgiving bouquet that will fit in well with the rest of your turkey day tablescape.

Q & A

What supplies do I need to make sunflower turkeys?

You'll need construction paper (or colored cardstock or foam), scissors, glue, googly eyes or candy eyes, and a sunflower bouquet.

How long does the sunflower turkey craft take to make?

This is a quick and simple craft that most kids can complete in 20-30 minutes per turkey. Since you make one turkey per sunflower in your bouquet, the total time depends on how many flowers you're using.

What age is this Thanksgiving craft appropriate for?

This craft is designed for kids but is enjoyable for all ages. Younger children may need help with cutting the construction paper shapes, while older kids and adults can complete the full project independently.

Can I use fake or dried sunflowers instead of fresh ones?

Fresh sunflowers work best because their petals are pliable and fan out naturally to resemble turkey feathers. If using dried flowers, handle them gently as the petals may be more brittle.

How do I display the finished sunflower turkeys?

Arrange the completed sunflower turkeys together in a vase or floral arrangement to create a festive Thanksgiving centerpiece. They make a charming table display that doubles as holiday decor your guests will love.