Superman Turkey in Disguise Craft (Free template)

Turkey disguise project idea for kids

Who says turkeys have to hide when they can become superheroes instead?

This Thanksgiving, give your turkey a super-powered makeover with this fun Turkey in Disguise craft!

With a few sheets of colorful construction paper and our simple template, you can transform a little turkey into a superhero wearing a cape, mask, boots, and a bright Superman-inspired costume.

Kids will have fun tracing, cutting, coloring, and putting all the pieces together to create their own superhero turkey craft.

And the best part?

They can give their turkey a personality of its own!

This Turkey in Disguise Thanksgiving craft is perfect for classrooms, preschool activities, or a creative afternoon at home.

So grab your scissors and glue – our turkey is ready to save Thanksgiving! 

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What You’ll Need:

• Template #32 – Turkey in Disguise template (available in our free resource library – get the password by signing up using the form in step 1)
• Blue construction paper
• Brown construction paper
• Red construction paper
• Yellow construction paper
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Glue
• Googly eyes
• Crayons or colored pencils
• Black marker

How to Make the Superman Turkey in Disguise Craft

Step 1: Print the Turkey in Disguise Template

Begin by printing the Turkey in Disguise template on a sheet of paper.

Note: You can get the template (template #32) from our free resource library. The password to the free library will be sent directly to your email once you enter your details in the form below.

The template includes the different shapes needed to create the turkey, superhero costume, feather, face, and other details.

Keep the template nearby as you work through the craft so you can easily trace each piece onto the correct colored construction paper.

Free printable template for superhero turkey in disguise craft

Grab the free printable template (template #32) by filling out the form below. 

Once you sign up, you will get access to our resource library, where the template is waiting for you, along with lots of other free printables for kids.

The password will arrive in your inbox within 1 to 2 minutes – if you do not see it, make sure to check your promotions, spam, or junk folder just in case.

Once you have the password, head to the library, download the template, print it on plain white paper, and you can start crafting.

Step 2: Make the turkey body and head

Take a sheet of blue construction paper and trace the turkey body portion of the template.

Then cut out the blue body shape.

Next, use brown construction paper to make the turkey’s head. Trace the head shape from the template and cut it out.

Glue the brown cut-out head onto the blue body portion, positioning it near the top of the body.

Set the assembled body aside while you prepare the superhero costume pieces.

Step 3: Draw the feather, cape, and boots

Take a sheet of red construction paper.

Using the template as a guide, draw the large feather tail, superhero cape, and boots onto the red paper.

Make sure each shape is clearly outlined so it will be easy to cut in the next step.

Step 4: Cut the red pieces

Now carefully cut out all the shapes you drew on the red construction paper.

Cut out the feather tail, cape, and two boots.

Once all the pieces are cut, use a black marker to outline the edges of each piece. This will make the shapes stand out and give them a more defined look.

Keep all the pieces together so they are ready for assembling the turkey.

Step 5: Make the yellow belt

Take a sheet of yellow construction paper and place the belt portion of the template over it.

Trace the belt carefully with a pencil, then cut it out. Use a black marker to outline the inside of the belt.

Set the yellow belt aside with the other prepared pieces.

Step 6: Prepare the Superman logo

Take the Superman emblem from the template and color it in using your preferred colors.

Once the emblem is fully colored, carefully cut it out around the edges.

This will become the main superhero emblem on the turkey’s costume.

Step 7: Make the cace pieces

Now prepare the smaller pieces needed for the turkey’s face.

Trace the eyes onto a white construction paper and cut it out. You can also directly cut the eyes from the template.

Trace the beak onto yellow construction paper and cut it out.

Next, trace the eye mask and wattle onto red construction paper and cut them out.

Keep these small pieces together so they are easy to find during assembly.

Step 8: Arrange all the cut pieces

At this point, all the main pieces should be ready.

Lay the blue body with the brown head on your work surface and arrange the red feather, cape, boots, yellow belt, Superman emblem, eyes, beak, wattle, and eye mask around it.

Before gluing anything, check where each piece should go.

This makes the final assembly easier and helps you make sure everything is positioned correctly.

Step 9: Add the cape and feather

Start putting the main pieces together.

Glue the red superhero cape and the red feather tail behind the body.

Position the feather so it spreads out behind the turkey’s head and body, while the cape sits neatly behind the body.

Press the pieces down gently to make sure they stick securely.

Step 10: Add the Superman emblem and face

Now complete the front of the superhero costume.

Stick the Superman emblem onto the center of the blue body.

Then glue the yellow belt across the body underneath the emblem.

Next, add the eyes, beak, and wattle to the brown turkey head. Arrange the pieces carefully to create the turkey’s face.

Step 11: Add the boots and eye mask

Finish your superhero turkey by adding the remaining pieces.

Glue the red boots underneath the blue body. Then place and glue the eye mask around the eyes.

Press all the pieces down gently and allow the glue to dry completely.

Your Turkey in Disguise superhero craft is now finished!

Ways to use this craft:

• Create a turkey that is “saving Thanksgiving” from becoming boring by transforming it into Superman and imagining all the heroic ways it can rescue the holiday celebration. Add a speech bubble with superhero phrases like “I’m here to save Thanksgiving!”
• Display the finished craft on a Thanksgiving classroom bulletin board to create a fun and festive showcase of superhero turkeys.
• Turn the craft into a character for a Thanksgiving puppet show where children can act out exciting superhero adventures and holiday rescue missions.
• Use it as a Thanksgiving party craft activity that combines coloring, cutting, and imaginative play for kids of all ages.
• Create a comic strip featuring the Superman turkey and let kids illustrate its adventures as it flies around protecting Thanksgiving, or make it a collaboration between Superman and other superheroes by doing more superhero turkey disguise projects.
• Hang the completed craft on a classroom door, in a hallway display, or on a family gratitude board to add a cheerful superhero touch to Thanksgiving decorations.

Final Words

And there you have it – a regular turkey has been transformed into a superhero!

This Turkey in Disguise craft is a creative Thanksgiving activity that lets kids combine a printable template with simple paper crafting.

From cutting the colorful costume pieces to assembling the final superhero look, every part gives them a chance to get involved and make something fun.

You can also encourage kids to come up with a superhero name for their turkey or change the colors of the costume to create their own version.

You can do it as a Thanksgiving classroom activity, a preschool craft, or a fun project at home; we think this superhero turkey is a great way to add a little creativity to the holiday.

Now, who says turkeys can’t be superheroes?

Happy crafting!

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