As a parent we find ourselves helping our little learners with some crazy homework. One project that many families will complete around Thanksgiving time relates to Turkey Disguise Ideas. As a parent of a kindergarten student last year my initial thought was “You want us to WHAT?!?!” Why in the world do turkey need to be dressed up?
The reason is a simple story titled Turkey Trouble. “Turkey is in trouble. Bad trouble. The kind of trouble where it’s almost Thanksgiving . . . and you’re the maincourse. But Turkey has an idea–what if he doesn’t look like a turkey? What if he looks like another animal instead? After many hilarious attempts, Turkey comes up with the perfect disguise to make this Thanksgiving the best ever!” YEP
I knew that I wanted to write a post about turkey costumes. I knew I wasn’t the only parent hoping I could get inspiration from the internet, so I took photos of some of the turkeys in disguise while I was at the school one day. A few of the turkeys in this post are ones that my friend’s children completed, and one is from a reader (thank you Deniece).
Last year we created a Pirate Turkey as a family and it was a very fun project.
Deniece emailed one of the most hoot-iful turkey projects to date. I love the wise owl her family made…and also love that she sent in the steps in their crafting process. You would not even know that owl started out as a piece of paper once upon a time! My girls would love to make pillows that look just like this turkey/owl!
LEGOs are always a hit with kid, and this turkey disguised as a LEGO is very clever.
This turkey is disguised as a kitty. The whiskers and bow are nice touches.
A peacock turkey was a pretty popular idea. I love all the glitter on this school project…and the real feathers are a great touch.
A non-glitter version of the peacock is also very pretty.
This turkey used real leave to create her disguise. The glittery sequins are fun addition.
Who would guess that there is a turkey underneath this snowman?
Santa made an appearance and his costume contains some cotton balls.
Princess Ariel wanted to join the fun. Don’t you love how the artist used a real Ariel doll dress? I love the red hair!
This ninja turkey is so stealth you may not even see him.
M-I-C-K-E-Y Mouse int he house! I love how simple this disguise is.
Ladybug girl is a very fun way to dress up your turkey.
You can go all out when your turkey is a giant cupcake!
Captain America may not be telling the truth with this tricky disguise!
How clever is this bowling ball and pin turkey?
You can always just keep calm and call Batman if you run out of ideas.
Do you have a Turkey Disguise that you want to share? I would love to add your turkey to the collection!
See also:
Thanksgiving Lunch Box Notes using Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids
Thanksgiving Craft: Paper Plate Turkeys Using Tissue Paper
Printable Thanksgiving Placemats for Kids
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Do you know what your friend used for the white belly of turkey disguised as an owl? Also, did she use black construction paper for body and yellow for feet? Super cute!