Disguise a Turkey Printable - Free Turkey in Disguise Template for Kids

A free Disguise a Turkey printable with eight ready-made disguises, so the school project that lands in your bag on a Tuesday night is sorted in about ten minutes. Print, cut, glue - the turkey goes to school in costume and nobody had to invent one from scratch.

What's included

• 12-page PDF - instant download, US Letter (8.5 x 11 in).
• Blank turkey template - a big, simple turkey outline with room to color and decorate.
• Bonus pre-colored turkey - already in full color for days when there is no time to color.
• Eight disguises in full color - astronaut, unicorn, superhero, princess, firefighter, pizza slice, football player and chef. Print and cut, no coloring needed.
• The same eight in black and white - so kids can color their own version.
• Turkey Story writing page - name your turkey, say what it is disguised as, and explain why the disguise will save it, with a box to draw the finished bird.

How to use it

1. Print the turkey page on paper or cardstock. Use the blank one if your child wants to color it, or the pre-colored one to save time.
2. Pick a disguise and print that page. Color version for speed, black and white if coloring is part of the fun.
3. Cut the pieces out along the dashed lines.
4. Glue them onto the turkey and add any extras - googly eyes, feathers, glitter, whatever is in the craft drawer.
5. Fill in the Turkey Story page if the assignment asks for writing.

Who it is for

Ages 3 and up. Preschoolers can color and glue with a grown-up handling the scissors. Kindergarten and elementary children can cut and assemble on their own, and the writing page suits anyone already forming sentences. Teachers use it as a whole-class Thanksgiving project with each child choosing a different disguise.

Ways to use the Disguise a Turkey template

• The school project - the classic assignment where the turkey has to hide from Thanksgiving dinner.
• A classroom display - eight disguises means a wall of turkeys where no two are the same.
• Thanksgiving table activity - set it out for the kids' table and let cousins compare turkeys.
• Scissor practice - the dashed cutting lines are good fine motor work.
• A writing prompt - the Turkey Story page turns a craft into persuasive writing.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Disguise a Turkey printable really free? Yes. Add it to your cart at $0.00 and the download link is emailed to you straight away. It never expires.

What is the disguise a turkey project? It is a Thanksgiving assignment in US elementary schools. Children are given a turkey and have to disguise it so it will not be eaten for Thanksgiving dinner, then explain their thinking.

How many disguises are included? Eight - astronaut, unicorn, superhero, princess, firefighter, pizza slice, football player and chef. Each one comes in color and in black and white.

Do we have to color it? No. The color pages print ready to cut. The black and white pages are there if your child wants to color their own.

What paper size is it? US Letter, 8.5 x 11 inches. It prints on A4 too if you choose fit to page.

Can I use it in my classroom? Yes. Print as many copies as you need for your own class. Please do not resell or redistribute the file itself.

What do we need besides the printable? A printer, scissors and a glue stick. Cardstock holds up better than paper if the turkey is going to school.