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Turkey finger puppets are a great way to entertain and engage kids. So easy to make and lots of fun to play with.
Kids might also like to learn how to draw a turkey.
Turkey Puppet Craft Supplies
- a few pieces of felt (brown and a variety of colors)
- some googly eyes
- sewing machine or needle and thread
- scissors
- pinking shears (optional)
- glue
TIP: I like tacky glue for felt. Tacky glue uses a thick formula that helps the glue from soaking through the felt fabric. You can try Elmer’s Tacky Glue and Aleene’s Tacky Glue (aff. links)
How to Make Turkey Finger Puppets
With just a few supplies you can make this super cute turkey craft! Kids get to enjoy making and then playing.
- Cut two pieces of brown felt larger than a finger (allow extra for the seam)
- Sew the pieces of felt together (middle picture above).
- Embellish the edge of the brown felt with pinking shears if desired.
- Using a variety of felt colors cut tail feathers, a beak, and waddle.
- Glue the feathers to the back and the eyes, beak, and waddle to the front.
IDEA: Have the bodies sewed and the pieces cut so children can assemble before Thanksgiving dinner. The puppets can be drying during dinner so kids can put on a puppet show after dinner.
More Puppets to Make
Puppets are a great way to encourage imaginative play and build creativity.
If you kids like puppets they will love this darling Bunny Puppet, Felt Groundhog Puppet, free printable Groundhog puppet craft, and these Homemade Puppets.
Talking Turkey!
When your holiday celebration is over and you find yourself with leftover turkey this Turkey Noodle Soup is amazing!
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Jem83 says
The idea is cute, but your daughter is super-cute! She’s beautiful!
Tricia says
oh so cute!! I will have to set these up for an afternoon project while we are waiting for dinner.. and naps 😀
Mary Corbet says
Cute!! These would be absolutely great for a classroom art project! Thanks for the idea!!
Jenny says
Love these! what a great idea you had to have these as spoon holders at our childrens’ table — and the best part — to have that cutie, craft partner of yours here too! Can’t wait!
Kellie says
What a cute ideas! Thanks for sharing. I know many little ones who will enjoy making these 🙂
Michelle says
Your little cutie just lights up a room with that smile, doesn’t she?! The turkey puppets are adorable and they just pale in comparison. :0)
Nicki says
I LOVE these! They will be perfect for my daughter and nieces ages 2-3. Thanks so much!
Denise says
So cute!!!
Devri says
this is a great site, I am glad I found you…
keep up the great work♥
pam says
that’s perfect for the little ones…
Sara says
Super cute idea! When I was student teaching a LONG time a go I made something similar, but used a glove and glued the feathers on that. I like this version for little ones.