Looking for an ideal no-prep activity for the holiday weekend? You’re in the right place! These 5 epic printables plus a cover page double as Turkey and Thanksgiving Coloring Pages. You can use them as part of your Thanksgiving or Turkey Unit, send them home with your kids, or as an activity at home. We haven’t added any text, so even if you don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, you can still enjoy these coloring pages that are filled with wild turkey and cute turkeys.
If you’re looking for a Turkey/Thanksgiving Activity pack, check out my brand new Turkey Activities for Preschool jam-packed with math and literacy activities.
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From simple coloring sheets with big, bold lines to those with intricate details — these printables are a hit for just about anyone!
When the kids are buzzing with holiday excitement and don’t seem to want to do any ‘real work,’ you can sneak in some fun facts along with this activity. Dive into some cool turkey trivia while they’re having a blast with this activity. Think of it as learning in disguise! Here are 11 Surprising Facts about Turkeys to spice up your classroom chatter
The kids who celebrate the holiday can even take their Turkey coloring pages home to use as Thanksgiving decorations.
How to Use the Free Coloring Pages
The holiday season is filled with a constant hustle and bustle, so sometimes it’s lovely to just relax and take 5. This activity is the perfect way to do that. Let everyone grab a hot drink of their choice, find a cozy spot, set up some coloring materials, and get coloring.
These pages are well suited for preschoolers, children in kindergarten, older kids, and even your toddler, who might just enjoy making a mess!
All you have to do is get your free turkey coloring sheets PDF, print them out, and grab your coloring materials.
Free Printable Turkey Coloring Pages
Gobble Gobble! Pumpkins, pilgrims, feathers, turkeys, and falling leaves are in the air! Get into the spirit of the holiday season with these turkey pictures.
With 5 options to choose from, plus a cover page that you can use to bind your own book, you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect turkey for every person!
These illustrations of a cute baby turkey will be the perfect activity for your little ones. Let them use their favorite colors and have fun. The turkey outline is bold to help guide them better!
These adorable cartoon turkeys are the real deal! They’re a bit more intricate, adding that extra layer of detail that tweens, teens, and even adults will enjoy
Top Tips:
1. Anything But…
This is a fun way to make the activity more interesting. All you have to do is make a rule; e.g. you can color in the pages using anything but… You could omit pens, pencils, markers, or crayons and see how creative everyone can be.
Here are some suggestions on what materials the kids will love to use:
- Pom poms attached to clothing pegs – You simply dip these in paint and use them as ‘brushes.’ Try to have different colors of paint; perhaps use the fall colors as inspiration.
- Finger paints – Turn this coloring activity into a sensory activity by fingerpainting to turn up the fun!
- Textures – Let the kids use washi tape, buttons, or aluminum foil to add some pizzaz to their turkey coloring pages.
2. If you like it, put a frame on it!
Whether at home or in the classroom, create a display wall every holiday and give kids a space to showcase their festive creations. Stick their crafts proudly on the refrigerator or any spot you all frequent. Not only does it make the place look festive, but it also lets your kids know that their artwork is super valued and holds a special place in your hearts.
First up, grab some sturdy cardstock and sketch out a border to create your frame — especially for the little ones, you might need to lend a hand with the drawing part. Thereafter, cut it out and decorate it before gluing the frame onto the artwork. Another easy option is to glue popsicle sticks around the coloring pages to frame it. Check out these ideas for more DIY Frames for Kids.
Some ideas of items to decorate your frame with are:
- pressed flowers
- woodcraft sticks
- washi tape
- aluminum foil
- cotton balls
- stickers
- buttons
- small shells
- pompoms
- pipe cleaners
- stamps
- sequins
- small pebbles
3. Not just coloring!
If it’s not part of a specific class unit, there is no need to color in the lines! Your child can add their unique touch using different techniques such as:
- Dots
- Circles
- Lines
- Zigzags
- Swirls
- Crosshatch
Get the Free Turkey Coloring Pages Here
Coloring is one of best ways to encourage mindfulness and engage fine motor skills. Check out these Free Fall Coloring Pages and unlock a world covered in sweet pumpkins, fall leaves, scarecrows, and all things Thanksgiving for your little ones!
Extend Learning with this Turkey Activities Pack
My brand new Turkey Activities Pack focuses on-hands on learning activities that incorporate fine motor skills, too. The Thanksgiving math activities work on numbers, subitization, color recognition, shapes, and counting.
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