Thankful Turkey Printable

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Use this free thankful turkey printable to help kids put their gratitude into words. Choose a six-feather or nine-feather turkey, write something you’re thankful for on each feather, then color and display it.

A gratitude turkey printable gives kids a simple starting point for talking about the people, places, and everyday things that make them happy.

You only need the printed worksheet, a pencil, and crayons or colored pencils. There are no separate pieces to assemble.

For more ideas to use alongside this worksheet, browse our Thanksgiving printables and Thanksgiving activities for kids.

Each page works as a thankful turkey coloring page as well as a writing prompt: fill in the feathers first so the words stay easy to read.

For extra coloring choices, try our free turkey coloring pages.

The baby turkey has six feathers for a shorter list, while the larger turkey has nine numbered feathers for more ideas.

Or they can get mom or dad, or any family member to help them write out what they are thankful for.

How to Use the Thankful Turkey Printable

Print the version you want, then invite each child or family member to name something they appreciate. Write one idea in each feather and color the turkey when the writing is finished.

For a preschool thankful turkey activity, let children draw their answers or tell an adult what to write. They can start with a few feathers and return to the rest later.

Turn it into a thankful turkey writing activity by asking children to explain one choice: “I am thankful for my friend because she plays with me.” Short words or phrases work well inside the feathers; longer sentences can go on the back.

Let children choose their own answers, even when they seem small or unexpected. A favorite bedtime story or a trip to the park can be just as meaningful as a big celebration.

For a classroom display, give each student a worksheet and invite them to share one answer if they want to. Mount the finished pages on colored paper for a thankful turkey bulletin board. At home, family members can fill out their own pages and compare their ideas.

What to Write on Thankful Turkey Feathers

Try prompts such as “Who helps you?”, “What made you smile today?”, or “Where do you love spending time?” Answers might include a grandparent, a pet, a teacher, a cozy bed, a favorite book, or playing with a sibling.

If a child gets stuck, talk through their day together: breakfast, a game, a kind gesture, or a person they enjoyed seeing. There is no need for everyone’s answers to match.

The Large Thankful Turkey Template

This is the larger turkey template and is great for older kids and family members. It states “I am thankful for” at the top and numbered feathers.

Smaller Thankful Turkey Template

This smaller turkey printable has a super cute little baby turkey. It’s fun for preschool kids, and they can get help from an adult to fill out the feathers.

Make sure to provide crayons or colored pencils so they can color their turkey in after they write what they’re thankful for.

Pair the finished worksheet with one of our turkey crafts, such as a toilet paper roll turkey craft or turkey popsicle stick craft. Children can use their turkey puppet to share something from their gratitude list.

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Printing Tips

When you download the PDF file, it comes with two different printable versions.

To save paper and ink, select only the page you want in your printer settings. Check the print preview and choose “Fit to printable area” if any edges are clipped. Plain printer paper works well for writing and coloring.

For another table activity, try our Thanksgiving activity mats. Kids who enjoy creative challenges can also decorate a disguise a turkey project.