Turkey Headband Craft

September 28, 2026

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This turkey headband craft is an adorable Thanksgiving craft for kids! Made from construction paper and glue, kids will make their very own turkey headband to wear on Thanksgiving Day. This Thanksgiving headband is perfect for at-home crafting and as a classroom Thanksgiving activity.

a Turkey Headband Craft made out of construction paper

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supplies for the turkey headband craft: Scissors, glue stick, and a marker resting on layered colored construction paper (pink, orange, yellow, brown).

What You’ll Need For This Turkey Headband Craft

  • Brown construction paper
  • White construction paper
  • Orange construction paper
  • Fall-colored construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Black marker
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How To Make A Turkey Headband Craft

Brown construction paper base with white circular cutouts, layered yellow, pink, and orange teardrop shapes arranged like feathers.

1. Make the Headband: Cut two long strips of brown construction paper. Glue or tape the strips together to create one long strip. Wrap it around the child’s head and glue it so it fits comfortably.

Close-up of a paper craft featuring a brown hollow ring surrounded by colorful paper shapes and glue sticks on a white surface

2. Make the Turkey Face: Cut out two white circles for the eyes. Use a black marker to draw pupils in the center of each circle.

3. Make the Beak: Cut out a small triangle from orange construction paper for the turkey’s beak.

Brown paper craft with two large white eyes and an orange triangular beak on a white surface, with a glue stick nearby and colorful cutouts around.

4. Add the Face: Glue the eyes and orange beak onto the front of the brown headband.

5. Add the Feathers: Cut several feather shapes from fall-colored construction paper. Glue the feathers along the top of the headband, arranging them in a fan shape.

Colorful paper collage of a cartoon turkey with orange head, yellow and pink feathers, and large googly eyes on a white background.

6. Let It Dry: Allow the glue to dry completely before placing the turkey headband on the child’s head.

    Fun Variations For This Turkey Headband Craft

    Colorful paper collage of a cartoon turkey with orange head, yellow and pink feathers, and large googly eyes on a white background.

    Add more feathers to the turkey to make it look fuller.

    Use a stapler for the brown headband. Staple it backward, so the bottom part of the staple (with the sharp prongs) face outward. This prevents any injury to kids or their hair getting pulled.

    Experiment with the turkey’s eyes. Can you make a different expression using on the turkey’s eyes?

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    Make a fun turkey headband craft with kids! This easy, budget-friendly Thanksgiving project is perfect for building fine motor skills.

    • Author: stacie
    • Prep Time: 15 + dry time
    • Total Time: 15 + dry time
    • Category: DIY, Thanksgiving
    • Method: Step-by-Step

    Materials

    • Brown construction paper
    • White construction paper
    • Orange construction paper
    • Fall-colored construction paper
    • Scissors
    • Glue
    • Black marker

    Instructions

    1. Make the Headband: Cut two long strips of brown construction paper. Glue or tape the strips together to create one long strip. Wrap it around the child’s head and glue it so it fits comfortably.
    2. Make the Turkey Face: Cut out two white circles for the eyes. Use a black marker to draw pupils in the center of each circle.
    3. Make the Beak: Cut out a small triangle from orange construction paper for the turkey’s beak.
    4. Add the Face: Glue the eyes and orange beak onto the front of the brown headband.
    5. Add the Feathers: Cut several feather shapes from fall-colored construction paper. Glue the feathers along the top of the headband, arranging them in a fan shape.
    6. Let It Dry: Allow the glue to dry completely before placing the turkey headband on the child’s head.
    Paper craft turkey with a brown body, white and black eyes, an orange beak, and bright colored feathers in pink, yellow, and orange.
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    Stacie is a former first grade teacher who loves to share educational activities to help kids learn, grow, and develop! She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Child Development with a focus on Mental Health.

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