Turkey Disguise Project Printables
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Did the turkey disguise project just come home from school? Here's how to finish it tonight: pick an idea, print a template below, color it, cut out the costume, glue it on and write one sentence about who your turkey is pretending to be. You'll need crayons, scissors and a glue stick, and most kids need about half an hour. Steps, 50 ideas and a note for families are below the templates.
Easy: big shapes, thick lines · Medium: more detail
Tip: tick the pages you want, then print just those.
Turkey Disguise Project Templates and Ideas
What is the turkey disguise project?
It's a Thanksgiving tradition in many schools, usually from preschool to 3rd grade. Each child gets a plain turkey and has to disguise it so nobody cooks it for dinner. Kids often bring it back to share with the class, so a disguise with a good story goes a long way.
What you need
- A turkey template, printed on card stock if you can
- Crayons or markers, scissors and a glue stick
- Anything fun from around the house: cotton balls, yarn, foil, buttons, tissue paper, felt
Step by step
- Read the teacher's note. Check the due date, and whether real materials are allowed.
- Pick one idea from the list below. Let your child choose, even if it's silly.
- Print a template. Use one of the sheets above, or our 24 disguise a turkey templates.
- Color, cut and glue. Add yarn, felt or foil last.
- Practice one sentence. Something like "Nobody eats a turkey who's already a taco."
50 turkey disguise ideas
Jobs: chef, firefighter, police officer, doctor, nurse, teacher, farmer, construction worker, astronaut, mail carrier.
Food: taco, hot dog, pizza, ice cream cone, cupcake, burger, donut, carton of milk, can of soup, slice of pie.
Animals: cow, penguin, bunny, cat, dog, pig, bee, owl, flamingo, dinosaur.
Holidays and make-believe: Santa, elf, reindeer, snowman, pumpkin, ghost, unicorn, mermaid, princess, pirate.
Sports and things: football player, baseball player, soccer player, ninja, robot, superhero, crayon box, present, rainbow, Christmas tree.
A note you can send to families
Teachers, feel free to copy this: "Our turkey needs your help! Thanksgiving is coming and he doesn't want to be dinner. Please help your child disguise him so nobody can tell he's a turkey. Use any materials you have at home. Please send your turkey back by the date below, and be ready to tell us who he's pretending to be."
More to print
The classic Turkey in Disguise sheet has several costumes on one page. For a quieter activity, try an easy turkey drawing or a turkey coloring page.
Tips for a Great Turkey Disguise
- Start with what your child loves. A turkey dressed as their favorite food or job is easier to explain to the class.
- Make it a joke. "Nobody eats a turkey who's already a taco" gets a laugh.
- Color first, then cut. Pieces are easier to color on the sheet.
- Use card stock. It won't flop or tear on the way to school.
- Check the due date and the rules. Some teachers want a family project, others want it colored only.
Questions
- What do you do for the turkey disguise project?
- You take a plain turkey and dress it up as something else, so it can hide from Thanksgiving dinner. Most kids print or draw a turkey, add a costume, and share it with the class.
- What are easy turkey disguise ideas?
- A farmer, a pumpkin, a cow, a Santa or a taco are all quick. Pick a costume with big pieces and a color or two that do most of the work.
- How long does it take?
- About 30 minutes with a printed template. Add more time if you want to use real materials like yarn or felt.
- What grades do this project?
- Mostly preschool through 3rd grade, but older kids enjoy making funnier disguises.
- Are these templates free?
- Yes, for home and classroom use, with no signup.
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