So, I've been doing story time programming for a little shy of seven years now (in fact, the conclusion of this year's Fall Story Time session clocks me at the 2000-th program mark! That's a lot of glitter and glue!!), and needless to say, I have binders full of old craft ideas stashed on my office shelves. Since we don't keep our regular story time schedule the week of Thanksgiving, here's a craft idea from the vault for you to try at home, just in case there's any downtime with the kids after eating all that turkey and visiting with friends and family.
Thankful Turkey
Supplies Needed:
-paper lunch bag
-construction paper in fall colors (red, yellow, orange, brown) or white paper and markers
-scissors
-pencil
-stapler (younger kiddos: use the stapler with adult supervision!)
Craft Steps:
1) Open up your paper bag, roll down the top a few times, and staple the opening shut.
2) Cut out four or five feathers from construction paper. Have your child write down simple things he or she is thankful for on these feathers (i.e. Mom, Dad, pizza, my bike, my baby brother, etc.). Staple the feathers to the back of the bag.
3) Draw a simple turkey head on the front of the bag. If you think you might need a little artistic help, check out
these cute turkey head and feather printable patterns from Kaboose!
4) Use your gorgeous gobbler as a handmade centerpiece or a coffee table decoration. It might even start some conversations among the grownups about all we have to be thankful for!
Happy Thanksgiving, and keep reading!
Shaen
