This preschool How to Cook a Turkey writing template is a great way to make Thanksgiving fun for little learners! Little ones will love strengthening their fine motor skills with this turkey craft and writing about how to cook a turkey! Plus, parents will have a great time reading their child’s responses!
Are you planning your Thanksgiving theme? I have the perfect printable templates for you to use with your students to make learning fun!
Preschool How to Cook a Turkey Writing Template and Craft
Your students will have so much fun creating this simple turkey craft and pairing it with their own directions on how to cook a turkey!
I like to use a manilla letter size folder for this activity to create a little recipe book keepsake for parents. This activity looks adorable on a bulletin board this time of year or can even be used as a centerpiece at a classroom Thanksgiving feast! Or it can of course can simply be sent home with students!
All you need are a few simple supplies and this How to Cook A Turkey Craft and Writing Template.
Preschool How to Cook a Turkey Writing Template
Here in the United States, turkey has become a staple food at Thanksgiving dinner. Of course, younger kids don’t really know how to cook a turkey which is what makes this how to cook a turkey writing template so much fun!
For this writing activity, teachers (or parents) will simply ask children to fill in the blanks and write down their adorable answers!
First, print the How to Cook a Turkey writing template. Each child will need their own copy. You can print this on
Next, ask students the following questions and fill in their answers on the writing template using a colored marker. You can also read the sentence and ask them to fill in the blank.
- Where do you buy a turkey?
- What do you need to do to the turkey before you cook it?
- Where do you cook the turkey?
- How many degrees does the turkey need to be cooked at?
- How long does the turkey need to be cooked?
- What do you need to do to the turkey after you cook it?
- What should you eat the turkey with?
This writing activity was created with preschool children in mind but it can definitely be fun for kids of all ages! Kindergarten and first-grade students may be able to write their own answers in the blanks. It will be an adorable keepsake for many years to come!
A few other writing pages are also included in the product as well! If your students are older and working on “how to” writing some great pages are included in the product for them too!
How to Cook a Turkey Recipe Book
This preschool how to cook a turkey writing template could also be used to create a class book. Just simply make a copy of each student’s writing page and put them together!
Turkey Craft
Crafts are important for little ones because they build fine motor skills and are a fun way to practice following directions and encourage creativity! This turkey craft was created specifically to go with the preschool how-to cook a turkey writing template!
Once completed, the turkey craft can be glued on the front cover of the writing activity or attached to the top of the writing.
Included Turkey Craft Pieces:
- Turkey body (Print on brown construction paper.)
- Turkey head (Print on brown construction paper. You can also use student pictures to be the head of the turkey as a fun touch!)
- Orange beak (Print on orange paper.)
- Eyes (Googly eyes can also be used if preferred!)
- Turkey Feathers (Print on different colors of paper.)
- Chef Hat (Print on white paper.)
First, print all of the craft pieces on the correct color of
Finally, use a glue stick to assemble the easy turkey craft and glue it to the front cover of the writing activity. After the craft is complete, students can use a red marker to draw a red wattle if they choose or add any other finishing touches!
Turkey Coloring Page
If you don’t want to make this craft with your students, a printable turkey coloring page is also included that can be used instead for the front cover instead. Students can use crayons, colored pencils, or markers to color the turkey!
Thanksgiving Books
It can be helpful to read some Thanksgiving books prior to completing this activity so students have some background knowledge of Thanksgiving foods and traditions. Here are a few favorite Thanksgiving-themed books to enjoy with young children:
Turkey Trouble
Turkey Trouble is a children’s book written by Wendi Silvano and illustrated by Lee Harper. The story is about a clever turkey who is trying to avoid being eaten for Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey comes up with various disguises to hide from the farmer, including dressing up as a cow, a horse, and a pig. Each disguise fails, but Turkey’s quick thinking eventually leads to a solution that saves him from becoming dinner. The book is a fun read for children and adults!
Peyton Picks the Perfect Pie: A Thanksgiving Celebration
This cute story from the creators of The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs celebrates the love cooking and helps children overcome their fear of trying new foods! This is a the perfect book to discuss Thanksgiving foods and makes a wonderful classroom read aloud!
The Night Before Thanksgiving
The Night Before Thanksgiving is a children’s book by Natasha Wing, illustrated by Tammie Lyon. The story follows a family as they prepare for their Thanksgiving meal the night before the holiday. They spend time cooking, baking pies, and setting the table, while the children are excitedly anticipating the arrival of their relatives.
The book captures the excitement and anticipation of Thanksgiving, as well as the warmth and togetherness of family gatherings. The illustrations are colorful and engaging, and the rhyming text makes the story fun to read aloud. It’s a great book for getting children excited about the holiday and the traditions and foods that come with it.
Bear Says Thanks
Bear Says Thanks is a children’s book by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Jane Chapman. The story features a bear who wants to host a feast for his friends, but he realizes he has nothing to contribute. His friends, however, come to his rescue by bringing food and reminding him that he has plenty to offer in terms of friendship and gratitude. The book teaches children the importance of being thankful for what they have and the value of friendship.
More Thanksgiving Activities for Preschool
If you are looking for more Thanksgiving crafts, educational activities, and turkey-themed activities to enjoy with early learners, be sure to check out this post: 10 Thanksgiving Preschool Activities.
Inside of this post, you’ll find a paper plate turkey craft, thanksgiving activities for writing skills, and more!
I hope you will enjoy using this preschool how to cook a turkey writing template with your students!