Kids Corner: Tin Can Turkey

Materials

• 1 clean empty tin can (label removed, edges smoothed)

• Brown paint

• Paintbrush

• Construction paper (red, orange, yellow, brown)

• Googly eyes (2)

• Glue or hot glue gun (adult supervision if hot glue)

• Scissors

• Pencil

• Color ribbons, twine, or string

• Nail and hammer (or strong hole punch)

Directions

1. Prepare the Can
   Wash, dry, and paint the can brown. Let dry completely.

2. Make Hanging Holes
   Use a nail and hammer (adult job) to punch two small holes opposite each other near the rim. Thread ribbon or twine through the holes and knot securely to form a handle.

3. Add Feathers
   Trace your hand on colored paper or cut feathers from red, orange, and yellow paper.
   Glue them to the back of the can in a fan shape.

4. Create the Face

   • Glue the googly eyes near the front top.

   • Paint or glue on an orange triangle beak.

   • Add a red wattle beside the beak.

5. Optional Hanging Ribbons

Punch or glue extra ribbons at the bottom of the can so they dangle like festive streamers.

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