Free Printable Turkey Templates for Thanksgiving Crafts
Last updated: November 4, 2026 by the Homemade Gifts Coloring Team
One of my favorite Thanksgiving memories from teaching 1st grade is watching kids proudly hang their handmade turkey templates on the wall. Some had rainbow feathers, others had silly faces, and a few were covered in so much glue and glitter that you could barely tell they were turkeys! No two ever looked alike, and that’s what made it so much fun. These free printable turkey templates bring that same creativity to your home or classroom, giving kids a chance to make something that’s completely their own.
Our collection of printable turkey templates includes simple turkey outlines to color, colorful designs to cut and assemble, realistic turkeys, and a few that look ready for Thanksgiving dinner! Use a turkey cut out to make festive decorations, enjoy a rainy afternoon of crafting.
🦃 Turkey Template Printable to Assemble
🌰 Turkey Outlines
🪶 Turkey Feather Templates
🍗 Realistic & Roast Turkey Template
These printables are for personal, non-commercial use only.
Turkey Templates to Print & Assemble
Time to build your own turkey! Each printable turkey template comes with two pages: one with the turkey body template and another with extra feathers. Just print, cut, arrange, and glue the pieces onto a sheet of paper. Who says turkeys can’t have a little personality?
Free Printable Turkey Outlines
Sometimes simple is best! These turkey outlines are ready to color and decorate, with no assembly needed. They’re great for younger kids who are still learning to use scissors. Break out the crayons, markers, or watercolors and see how colorful these turkeys can get!
Printable Turkey Feather Templates
Need a few extra feathers for your turkey? These printable turkey feather templates come in different shapes and sizes, ready to color, cut out, and decorate. Mix and match the different turkey feather template designs to make a colorful turkey tail, or skip the turkey altogether! Use the feathers to make a paper bird, create a colorful fall garland, or dream up a craft of your own.
Free Printable Realistic & Roast Turkey Template
Looking for a turkey that looks a little more like the real deal? These realistic turkey templates show off those big, beautiful tail feathers and the little details that make these birds so interesting. Or grab a roast turkey template to color one in, cut it out, and create your own paper Thanksgiving feast. No cooking required!
Activities to Do with Your Turkey Template
Looking for more ways to use a turkey template? There’s plenty of fun to be had beyond coloring and cutting! Here are a few Thanksgiving activities that bring a little creativity, laughter, and even some gratitude into the mix.
Create a Thankful Turkey
Thanksgiving is a great time to talk about gratitude! Have kids write something they’re thankful for on each feather, then color, cut, and glue them onto their turkey. It’s always fun to see what makes their lists. Family, friends, pets, and maybe even turkey!
Make A Turkey Puppet Show
Give those paper turkeys a starring role! Color and cut out your turkey templates, then glue them onto craft sticks to make puppets. Kids can create silly voices, make up Thanksgiving stories, or put on a little show for family and friends. Who knows what kid of trouble these turkeys might get into?
Play ‘Disguise a Turkey’ This Thanksgiving
Uh-oh! Thanksgiving is coming, and these turkeys need a clever disguise to stay off the dinner table! Our disguise a turkey printables make it easy for kids to turn their turkeys into superheroes, animals, or anything else they can dream up. It’s a fun Thanksgiving activity for home or the classroom, and some of the disguises kids come up with are hilarious!
More Thanksgiving Freebies
Looking for more free printables for Thanksgiving? Here, you'll find lots more craft templates, activity sheets, and coloring pages for Thanksgiving and fall:
- Turkey Coloring Pages
- Thanksgiving Coloring Pages
- Thanksgiving Word Searches
- Thanksgiving Word Scrambles
- Thanksgiving Bingo
- Pumpkin Coloring Pages
- Printable Pumpkin Templates
- Printable Apple Templates
- Printable Leaf Templates
- Fall Coloring Pages
- Fall Word Searches
- Fall Aesthetic
Also, don't forget to share a chuckle with our Thanksgiving jokes.
