Disguise a Turkey Project: Roll a Turkey Dice Game, Thanksgiving Writing Prompts

Need a disguise a turkey project for your bulletin board in November? Imagine these Thanksgiving art activities in your hallway with a writing prompt. The step by step drawing tutorial and PowerPoint also makes perfect no prep, emergency art sub plans for elementary art teachers of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.

A fun roll a turkey game, ‘you pick’ worksheet, and digital spinners helps kids choose patterns. Moreover, boost their confidence and creativity.

And, it’ll help cash-strapped teachers like you plan Thanksgiving art lessons using only markers. Yes, you can watercolor paint with markers! This turkey in disguise art project includes a turkey template for easy drawing.

Can I tell you a secret? It’s hard to get kids writing in ELA. When they’re not invested in it, they can’t connect with what they’re writing about. Mic drop!

Incorporating creative Thanksgiving art projects like my disguise a turkey helps. Finally keep all kids engaged!

WHAT'S INCLUDED

I’ve designed 3 different ways for students to attempt my turkey project. All will motivate kids to create! Choose which way works best for your classes:

• Roll a turkey dice game to add randomness to your student’s artwork
• “You Pick” art worksheet for kids to choose their own patterns
• Digital spinner wheels, so kids can randomly pick patterns and you can integrate technology
• Printable dice template in case you have no dice
• Step-by-step picture directions to guide students through the art process
• Turkey Template which kids can draw directly on it or transfer it to heavy drawing paper
• Drawing practice worksheet, so kids can practice drawing patterns
• 2 Thanksgiving Writing Prompts, so you can tie this drawing project to literacy
• 2 Disguise a Turkey Coloring pages that you can use for absent students or hand out as a classroom prize
• Helpful Tips & Tricks handout with teacher directions to help guide the lesson

HOW TO USE THESE THANKSGIVING ART ACTIVITIES FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

The best part about my turkey project is that it’s flexible and can be used in many ways throughout your classroom. It's great for maternity or emergency art sub plans, early finisher activities, indoor recess, or even an after-school art club.

YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 1 Non-Editable Printable PDF (Disguise a Turkey Art Project)
• 1 Non-Editable PowerPoint
• 5 Digital Spinner Videos (downloadable, and links to them on Google Slides and YouTube)
• Paperless Google Drive Digital Resource

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

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This is a great resource to add thanksgiving activities and I everyday lessons! Students loved the clip art and were excited to do the activities.

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I left this resource for an art lesson with my sub when I got married this fall. She was so happy with how easily my third-graders could complete it, and loved to see them get creative too! When I got back, I loved seeing their finished work!

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This is a fantastic resource! Everything is ready for you to use, complete with examples. The turkeys look beautiful when they are finished and are a great springboard for a fun and engaging writing activity.

If you're teaching virtual students, you might also like my digital turkey in disguise art project.

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Created by Amie Bentley, © Glitter Meets Glue Designs, LLC