Thanksgiving Handsome Turkeys

Children explore shape as they fingerpaint. Problem-solving and observation skills come into play as they turn their handprints into Thanksgiving decorations.

1. Cover work area with recycled newspaper. Pour Crayola® Fingerpaint into foam produce trays.

2. Press your hand into a tray of paint. Press firmly but gently onto white paper to create a print. You can use a single handprint for the body of a turkey or make several overlapping prints for a colorful, feathered turkey. Wipe hands well between colors. Make several turkey prints. Dry overnight.

3. Add eyes and other features to your turkeys with Crayola Washable Markers.

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

Recycled Foam Produce Trays—Wash in hot, soapy water. No meat or poultry trays should be used.

Circle of Kindness

Passover Seder Plate

Badge of Honor Medallion

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Markers
• Washable Fingerpaints

household supplies

• recycled newspaper
• white paper
• paper towels
• recycled foam produce trays

"My kids tried many other designs in addition to their turkeys. We got a good start on holiday gift wrap."
Mia K., mom of two boys ages 5 and 8.

"The older kids found fingerpainting refreshing."
Johnnah E., family child care provider.

Wild turkeys were an important source of food for Native Americans, who traditionally celebrated the fall harvest. Only a handful of pilgrim women could have attended the prototypical first Thanksgiving feast because many perished during their first harsh winter in America.