Roll and Draw a Turkey Game (Grab the Free Printable)
Today we have a fun free printable “Roll and Draw a Turkey” game, perfect for adding a bit of fun to your Thanksgiving season! Kids will roll a dice and draw parts of a turkey based on the number rolled, making each turkey unique and silly. It’s a fantastic activity that combines creativity and chance.
This “Roll and Draw a Turkey” game is a fun way for kids to celebrate Thanksgiving while practicing drawing skills. It encourages creativity, fine motor skills as they assemble their own unique turkeys. This activity is great for for family gatherings, classrooms, or simply as a fun holiday game and is both easy to set up and enjoyable for all ages.
For even more Thanksgiving-themed activities, you can explore our collection of Thanksgiving printables, make a fun turkey pumpkin craft, enjoy some adorable turkey coloring pages, or create a thankful turkey printable to encourage gratitude.
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Why You’ll Love This Printable
- Encourages Creativity: Every turkey ends up looking different, allowing kids to express themselves.
- Easy to Play: All you need is a dice and this printable for hours of fun.
- Great for Groups: Perfect for classrooms or family gatherings, as everyone can make their own turkey.
- Simple Setup: Just print, cut, and play—minimal prep required!
Materials
- Printable Turkey Game Pages: Includes black-and-white and colored versions, allowing kids to color or directly use. Grab at the bottom of the post.
- Scissors: For cutting out the dice template if you choose to make a paper dice.
- Glue or Tape: To assemble the dice if using the printable option.
- Colored Pencils, Markers, or Crayons: To decorate the turkeys and make them vibrant.
The Printable
This printable includes everything you need for the Roll and Draw a Turkey game! It’s an 8 page PDF you can download and print instantly.
There are four pages in printer friendly black and white and four in color. Kids can use the paper dice provided or a regular dice to play.
Each roll corresponds to a specific part of the turkey, from the head to the feet, allowing them to create a one-of-a-kind turkey each time.
Printing tips* The printable game comes in 2 versions on the same PDF file. To print only one version go to printer settings and only print the page numbers you’d like.
Instructions
Prepare the Dice:
Print, cut, fold, and glue or tape the Turkey Dice template together. Or you can use real dice. We also have a blank dice template in lots of sizes you can grab instead.
Roll the Dice:
Roll the dice to determine which turkey feature (e.g., head, eyes, body) to draw.
Draw the Turkey:
Draw each feature on the turkey based on your rolls, continuing until the turkey is complete.
Color and Decorate:
Add color and extra details to your turkey to bring it to life.
Show and Tell:
Share your finished turkey and explain its unique features.
Top Tips
- Use a Regular Dice: If you don’t want to assemble the paper dice, any six-sided dice will work.
- Let Kids Color First: For a personal touch, let kids color the turkey parts before assembling.
- Try Different Combinations: Encourage multiple rounds to see how different each turkey turns out.
- Laminating for Reuse: Laminate the printed pages for repeated use with dry-erase markers.
Educational Uses
- Art Skills: Enhances drawing and coloring techniques.
- Math and Probability: Introduces concepts of chance and probability as they roll to see what feature to draw.
- Following Instructions: Helps kids practice step-by-step instructions and sequence.
- Social Skills: Encourages kids to share and explain their unique turkeys, promoting conversation.
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The “Roll and Draw a Turkey” game is a fantastic Thanksgiving activity that combines creativity, learning, and fun.
Perfect for classrooms, holiday gatherings, or a family craft time, it brings out the artist in every child. Roll the dice, follow the prompts, and enjoy your turkey masterpiece!