Thanksgiving is a time to be extra thankful for the things most important to us. We at New Horizon Academy are so thankful for each of our families and staff. We have put together a thankful turkey craft for you and your child to create together. This is a great activity to help teach your child about thankfulness and gratitude.

How to Make a Thankful Turkey

Supplies Needed

• Construction Paper
• Glue
• Scissors
• Googly Eyes
• Markers

Instructions

1. Cut out shapes for the body of the turkey and feathers.
2. Write what you are thankful for on each of the turkey’s feathers.
3. Glue the feathers to the body of the turkey.
4. Glue 2 googly eyes and a shape in the form of a beak to the turkey’s head.

Looking for other ways to help your child express thanks and gratitude this Thanksgiving season? Here are a few helpful articles from New Horizon Academy:

• 5 Ways to Teach Your Kids to be Thankful
• 6 Helpful Tips for Raising Grateful Children