Turkey Disguise Printable Craft for Kids
Can your turkey hide in plain sight? With this fun turkey disguise printable craft, kids can turn a turkey into a superhero, astronaut, mermaid, dinosaur, or another unexpected character!
This easy cut-and-paste Thanksgiving activity combines coloring, creative thinking, and storytelling. Choose a disguise, color the printable pieces, and give your turkey a whole new identity.
Grades: Kindergarten–3rd Grade
Activity: Art, paper crafts, and storytelling
Skills: Coloring, cutting, gluing, fine motor skills, and creative thinking
Get the templates: Our Turkey Disguise Printable Pack is a $3 digital download with 20 themed disguises and printable accessories.
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How to Make a Turkey Disguise Craft
This simple Thanksgiving project is easy to adapt for classroom art centers, homeschool activities, or a family craft afternoon.
Supplies
- Turkey disguise templates from the $3 printable pack
- White printer paper or cardstock
- Crayons, colored pencils, or markers
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Optional: construction paper, paper scraps, googly eyes, or craft feathers
1. Choose a Turkey Disguise
Browse the printable designs and let kids choose a new identity for their turkey. Will it become an astronaut, a superhero, or even a cupcake?
2. Color the Turkey and Accessories
Color the turkey outline and costume pieces before cutting them out. Kids can follow the suggested character colors or invent their own combinations.
3. Cut Out the Pieces
Cut around the turkey and its accessories. For younger children, precut smaller pieces or provide help with tricky shapes.
4. Arrange and Glue
Place the accessories on the turkey to see how the disguise looks. When the pieces are arranged, glue everything in place.
Mount the completed turkey on construction paper for a colorful classroom display.
5. Give Your Turkey a New Identity
Name your turkey and create a short story explaining its disguise.
Writing Prompt: “My turkey is disguised as a ______ because ______.”
Ask: What details make your turkey look like its new character instead of a turkey?
What’s Included in the Turkey Disguise Printable Pack?
Our Turkey Disguise Printable Pack includes 20 themed disguises with turkey outlines and accessories kids can color, cut, and assemble.
Choose from:
- Superhero
- Unicorn
- Astronaut
- Firefighter
- Mermaid
- Grinch
- Cat
- Christmas Tree
- Gumball Machine
- Football Player
- Christmas Princess
- Ballerina
- Ninja
- Peacock
- Santa
- Popcorn
- Dinosaur
- Cupcake
- Flamingo
- Cheerleader
Print only the disguises you want to use, so kids can choose from a few options or explore the entire collection.
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This is a digital PDF download. No physical craft supplies are shipped.
What Is the Turkey in Disguise Project?
The Turkey in Disguise project is a popular November classroom activity that challenges kids to help a turkey avoid being recognized before Thanksgiving.
The goal is simple: transform a turkey into something completely different!
Kids can use costumes, colors, patterns, and accessories to disguise their turkey as a person, animal, food, or favorite character.
The activity also encourages storytelling. Students can explain why they chose their disguise and how it will help their turkey stay hidden.
Make It a Classroom Turkey Disguise Project
Turn the finished turkeys into a colorful Thanksgiving bulletin board or hallway display!
Try one of these display titles:
- Turkeys in Disguise
- Can You Spot the Turkey?
- Our Turkey Hideout
You can also extend the project with a few simple activities.
- Writing: Have students explain how their disguise helps the turkey hide.
- Speaking: Invite kids to introduce their disguised turkeys and describe the costume details.
- Family Project: Send a turkey template home for children to decorate with their families.
- Creative Storytelling: Write a short adventure about the turkey’s new identity.
More Turkey Disguise Ideas for Kids
Want to create a turkey disguise from scratch instead?
Explore our Turkey Disguise Ideas and Art Projects for creative ways to transform a turkey using art techniques, colorful patterns, and everyday craft materials.
You can also try these Thanksgiving activities:
- Turkey Disguise Color by Number: Reveal a colorful turkey disguise while practicing number recognition.
- Picasso Turkey Art: Create an abstract turkey inspired by Picasso’s art.
- Turkey Escape STEM Challenge: Design and build a way for a turkey to escape.
Disguise a Pumpkin, Too!
Keep the disguise fun going with our free Disguise a Pumpkin printable on our sister site, Best Printable Activities for Kids.
Kids can transform a pumpkin into a fox, owl, scarecrow, acorn, and other creative characters using printable pieces to color, cut, and glue.
👉 Try the Free Disguise a Pumpkin Craft
Turkey Disguise Printable FAQ
What is a turkey disguise printable? A turkey disguise printable is a paper craft that includes a turkey outline and costume pieces. Kids color, cut, and glue the pieces together to transform their turkey into another character or object.
What ages is the Turkey Disguise project best for? This printable activity works especially well for kindergarten through third grade. Younger children may need help cutting out smaller pieces, while older students can add their own designs and writing.
Do I need special materials for this craft? No! You’ll need the printable templates, printer paper or cardstock, coloring supplies, scissors, and glue. Optional craft materials can add extra details.
Can I use the Turkey Disguise templates for a classroom project? Yes, the printable designs work well for classroom art activities, Thanksgiving displays, and writing extensions. Please follow the usage terms included with your download.
Is the Turkey Disguise Printable Pack free? The 20-design printable pack is a $3 digital download. For a free alternative, explore our Turkey Disguise Ideas and Turkey Craft Template to make your own.
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