Torn Paper Turkey Craft

You will love this super cute torn paper turkey craft. This turkey tear art uses a simple supplies like construction paper and a paper plate. In just a few easy steps you’ll have a cute, easy turkey craft to decorate in November for Thanksgiving. Use this easy turkey activity with toddler, preschool, pre k, kindergarten, and first grade children.

torn paper turkey craft

Looking for a fun and engaging activity to do with your little ones this November? You will absolutely love this super cute torn paper turkey craft! It’s a fantastic way to celebrate Thanksgiving while also promoting creativity and fine motor skills in children.

This turkey tear art project requires just a few simple supplies you likely already have at home: some colorful construction paper and a paper plate. These items are both budget-friendly and easy to obtain, making this craft accessible for everyone!

The best part? It’s so simple! In just a few easy steps, your kids will create an adorable turkey that can brighten up your holiday decorations. Just imagine a colorful turkey made from torn paper pieces, proudly displayed as a part of your Thanksgiving festivities.

This easy turkey activity is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, pre-k, kindergarteners, and even first graders! It not only helps kids express their creativity but also allows them to practice essential skills such as hand-eye coordination and following instructions. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to bond and make lasting memories together as a family.

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torn paper turkey

All you need to make this super cute turkey craft for preschoolers are the following materials:

• dessert-sized paper plate
• construction paper
• glue
• scissors
• clothespin
• googly eyes

It doesn’t matter what color the small paper plate is because it will be covered with paper pieces. Feel free to use any colors you’d like for the construction paper pieces. We used traditional Fall colors, but it would also be fun to make a colorful turkey!

turkey tear art

Before starting this craft with the kids, I cut out a small triangle-shaped beak, and a long, wiggly oval shape for the gobbler/wattle. Older kids may be able to cut these out on their own.

• First, glue the gobbler/wattle onto the top of the clothespin (the part that opens), as shown.
• Glue the triangular beak on top of the wattle.
• Finally, glue the eyes above the beak and wattle. This completes the turkey’s body.

Next, we made the torn-paper pieces together. An easy way to do this is to tear strips in the paper first, and then tear off bits from each strip. After tearing bits of paper, it’s time to put your turkey together!

tear art turkey

Now it’s time to glue the torn paper pieces onto the turkey to make feathers.

Spread glue all around the top of the paper plate, and then glue the paper pieces onto the plate, overlapping the pieces as you glue them down. Sometimes it helps to dip the pieces into the glue to help them stick onto the plate.

easy turkey activity

After the surface of the plate is covered in the torn-paper pieces, complete your turkey by simply opening the clothespin and attaching it onto the plate. You can use more glue to make it more secure if you’d like.

Now your turkey is complete! This cute little turkey makes a great Thanksgiving decoration and even stands on it’s own.