"Racing Turkeys"
by
Uppity Owl
On your marks, get set GO! What's better than a craft to keep your kids hands busy? How about one that can provide hours of play? These two competitive turkeys are a lot of fun to make as well as race. Now, I know what your thinking. Turkey's don't run let alone race! Well, let me put your mind at ease...feast your eyes on the turkey truth about racing: Turkeys Do Run And Race!
Don't you feel so much better about making these competitive Racing Turkeys? I knew you would. ;)
TO PLAY RACING TURKEYS
You will need 1 dice and 1 ruler. Roll the dice and that's how many spaces your turkey moves. up the ruler. Whoever reaches 12 inches first wins!
Let's Make These Speedy Gobblers!
RACING TURKEYS
SUPPLIES
- 2 Clothespins
- Assorted colors of Feathers
- 4 Google Eyes
- Brown Construction Paper
- Orange Construction Paper
- Red Piping
- Scissors
- Glue Gun & Sticks
- Paste
DIRECTIONS
1. Cut out the beaks from the orange construction paper. You can make a diamond shape and fold it in half to give it more of a 3D feel, or just a triangle.
2. Glue gun the feathers onto the end of the clothespin you press down on to open.
3. Paste the beaks on top of the side of the clothespin that opens up.
4. Glue gun the google eyes just above the beak.
5. Cut the red piping for the waddle and bend into the shape you'd like. Then use the glue gun to attach to the beak in between the eyes.
6. Cut the body out of the brown construction paper. Round one end and use the scissors to create several cuts into the rounded end. I used the glue gun to glue the body on.
Go Turkeys Go!
"Paper Plate Mayflower"
by
Uppity Owl
With Thanksgiving right around the corner I'm sure you're already caught up in your planning. Traveling plans, dinner plans, dessert plans (yes, dessert gets it own mention), table setting plans...but, what about plans to keep the kiddos busy?
Here is an adorable craft to do just that. I truly enjoyed creating this easy to do "Paper Plate Mayflower." I wanted to add hearts all over the sails just because it's so cute, but in keeping it as traditional looking as possible, I refrained. This paper plate Mayflower is the perfect activity to do after reading any Thanksgiving story, waiting for dinner, keeping the kids busy while you cook or as a family activity. Enjoy!
Here's how you can make this season appropriate craft: (didn't that sound professional, or something lol)
SUPPLIES
- Scissors
- Glue Gun & Sticks
- Paste
- 2 Popsicle Sticks
- White Paper Plate
- Red Construction Paper
- Black Construction Paper
- White Construction Paper
- Brown Paint
- Brown Marker
NO GLUE GUN: If you want this activity to be completely kid friendly, just use Elmer's glue instead of the glue gun. I would paste the windows on first before the popsicle stick sails. That way, using the Elmers glue will be the last step and your kids can just walk away to play while it dries.
DIRECTIONS
1. Cut paper plate in half and use the brown marker to color boats rim.
2. Paint the rest of the boat with brown paint. Set aside to dry.
3. Cut out the red flats, 3 boat windows and 2 white sails.
4. While the paint is still drying, attach the sails and flats to the popsicle sticks with paste. Be sure to leave enough stick below the flag to attach to the plate.
5. When paint is dry, use glue gun to attach the popsicle sticks to the back of the boat. Leave enough space between them so the sails do not touch each other.
6. Cover the back of the windows with paste completely, then paste them to the boat. Turn the boat over and press the windows firmly.
{I'd love to add your finished "Paper Plate Mayflower" to my blog, just email me your photo with permission.}
Gobble Gobble!
