24 terrific Thanksgiving turkey coloring pages for some free printable holiday fun

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Color up your holiday with Thanksgiving turkey coloring pages

Thanksgiving is all about saying thanks, sharing smiles, and yes, gobbling up some yummy turkey! It’s a cool way to teach your kids what this fun and food-filled holiday is all about.

The Thanksgiving turkey coloring pages we’ve collected below are not just about keeping within the lines, but stepping outside them to learn and play. Here’s how you can turn these turkey pages into an enriching holiday adventure.

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Cute little cartoon turkey to color

Thanksgiving turkey template

Fun facts to gobble up

Everyone knows Thanksgiving is about feasting with family, but there’s more to this holiday than meets the eye (or the stomach!). Here are some quirky facts to share with the little ones as they color away:

First feast: The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 and lasted three days, not just one meal!
Turkey talk: Wild turkeys can run at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour and fly as fast as 55 miles per hour.
President’s pardon: Every year, the U.S. president “pardons” a turkey, saving it from being dinner.
Big birds: The heaviest turkey ever raised weighed a whopping 86 pounds—about the size of a large dog.
Name game: Ever wonder why it’s called a turkey? Early Europeans thought it came from the country Turkey.
Feathered friends: Turkeys have about 3,500 feathers at maturity.
Berry love: Turkeys love to munch on berries, their favorite snack.
Parade day: The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade started in 1924 and is a beloved holiday tradition.
Football feast: Football is a big part of the holiday, with NFL games played on Thanksgiving since 1920.
Leftover love: Thanksgiving leftovers led to the first-ever TV dinners in 1953.

Cartoon Thanksgiving turkey clip art from the front

Crafty time with turkeys

Who knew a simple coloring page could open the door to so many creative adventures? Here are a few craft ideas to transform those colored turkeys into something extra special:

Turkey standouts: Cut out the colored turkeys and create a 3D turkey display.
Thanksgiving garland: String together the colored pages to create a festive garland.
Placemat creation: Laminate the colored pages to create personalized Thanksgiving placemats.
Turkey puppets: Attach sticks to the colored turkeys to make fun turkey puppets.
Holiday cards: Turn the colored pages into Thanksgiving cards to send to family and friends.

Detailed realistic turkey Thanksgiving coloring

Let’s learn and play

Coloring is fun, but why stop there? Here are some activities to sneak in a bit of learning while keeping the fun rolling:

Color & vocabulary: Learn new words related to colors and Thanksgiving while coloring.
Number fun: Count the number of turkeys, feathers, or colors used on each page.
Story creation: Create a short story or poem based on the colored turkey pages.
Turkey geography: Learn about where turkeys live and mark these places on a map.
Thanksgiving around the world: Discover how other cultures celebrate thanksgiving or similar holidays and draw symbols of these celebrations on the coloring pages.

With these crafts and activities, the kiddos will have plenty to keep them busy and learning while waiting for the turkey to roast!