Keepsake Turkey Hand-Print Activity for Little Learners

As Thanksgiving approaches, wouldn’t you love to have an engaging activity for your kindergarteners that is both fun and meaningful, along with a keepsake they can take home? Look no further! You can’t miss out on this delightful Keepsake Turkey Hand-Print Activity for Little Learners.

OH MY!! There’s nothing quite as delightful as a tiny handprint. So let’s create a turkey-themed handprint along with a poem! I’ve done this take-home keepsake activity with my little learners every year, and not only do we enjoy making it, but the students’ families absolutely adore them too!

Supplies Needed

**FREEBIE** Download (See below to download)

Getting Started

To get started, simply download the **FREEBIE** poem from my TEACHERS LOUNGE (remember to sign up if you haven’t already!). Write it out on sentence strips. Now you can have your students practice reading the poem during shared reading sessions. This will help your kindergarteners become very familiar with it. Print out the poem and let your students fill in the missing sight words.

Next, call each student back to the art table to paint their fingers and palm, which will represent the turkey’s body and feathers. Once the turkey dries, your students can use sharpies or markers to add the legs, feet, beak, waddle, and eyes. Then laminate it to ensure it becomes a ‘real’ keepsake that won’t wrinkle. The final touch is allowing each student to select a pipe cleaner and beads to serve as a hanger for this memorable Thanksgiving poem.
It’s always heartwarming to see your little learners creativity come to life in such a personal way. Each turkey handprint is unique, capturing the individuality of your students hand and imagination. As your students proudly present their finished pieces, the excitement in their eyes is contagious, and it’s a joy to witness their sense of accomplishment.

@kindergarten_chaos
Let’s do another nostalgic handprint turkey, but add in a little academic twist!🦃Print out your choice of differentiated turkey poem and have little learners fill in the missing words. There are several different options to choose from, which are meant to meet the needs of all your little learners. Next, paint their hand and add it to the poem. Laminate or not, the choice is all yours. Hole punch and add a pipe cleaner, beads and twine or ribbon. The perfect Thanksgiving keepsake for families! And did I mention this is totally FREE? Love, from Kindergarten Chaos! ➡️💬Send me a message and I’ll send you the freebie! #kindergartenchaos #kindergarten #thanksgivingcraft #turkeycraft
♬ Aesthetic – Tollan Kim

This activity not only fosters artistic expression but also reinforces literacy skills through the poem. Plus, these keepsakes make for a treasured family tradition, bringing joy and nostalgia to homes each Thanksgiving.

Encouraging creativity and learning through such activities is what makes teaching so fulfilling. It’s a reminder of the impact we have in nurturing young minds and creating lasting memories. Here’s to many more years of turkey-themed handprints and cherished classroom traditions!