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Paint · Thanksgiving · Preschoolers

Handprint turkey

A rainbow handprint becomes a puffed-up turkey, the classic Thanksgiving keepsake for the fridge.

Handprint turkey
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time20 minutes plus drying
Cost$2 to $5

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Materials

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Paint the palm brown
    1

    Paint the palm brown

    Brush brown paint on your child's palm and thumb.

  2. Step 2: Paint each finger
    2

    Paint each finger

    Paint each finger a different color. It tickles, so go quick.

  3. Step 3: Press the turkey
    3

    Press the turkey

    Have them spread their fingers and press flat on the paper. Lift straight up.

  4. Step 4: Wipe the hand
    4

    Wipe the hand

    Clean up with baby wipes while the print dries.

  5. Step 5: Add the face
    5

    Add the face

    Draw an eye on the thumb. Glue on a tiny orange beak and a red wattle.

  6. Step 6: Draw the legs
    6

    Draw the legs

    Draw 2 stick legs under the palm. Write the year next to it.

Edie's tip

Paint the colors fast and print right away. Paint dries quickly on warm hands.

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