Disguise a Turkey Printable: 10 Creative Thanksgiving Worksheets for Kids
What would a turkey look like dressed as an astronaut, a princess, or a soccer player? Let your students decide with these Disguise a Turkey printable worksheets!
This Thanksgiving activity invites children to turn a simple turkey outline into a brand-new character. Students draw a disguise, color their creation, and write a short introduction using the sentence starter “My turkey is a…”
With 10 different prompts, the collection makes an easy art and writing activity for elementary classrooms, homeschool lessons, or a creative afternoon at home.
What Is a Disguise a Turkey Activity?
The challenge is simple: help a turkey hide by giving it a clever costume!
Instead of coloring a costume that is already drawn, children design one themselves. They might add a superhero cape, a chef’s hat, a robot suit, or something completely unexpected.
Each worksheet includes an undisguised turkey with open spaces for drawing. The theme provides a starting point while leaving the details up to the child.
What’s Included in the Collection?
The set contains 10 individual black-and-white worksheet images, designed in a portrait US Letter layout.
| Worksheet | Disguise Theme | Ideas Children Can Draw |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superhero Turkey | A cape, mask, boots, and a special symbol |
| 2 | Princess Turkey | A crown, dress, and sparkling accessories |
| 3 | Astronaut Turkey | A helmet, spacesuit, and space equipment |
| 4 | Pirate Turkey | A pirate hat, eye patch, and treasure map |
| 5 | Robot Turkey | Buttons, control panels, and mechanical details |
| 6 | Chef Turkey | A chef’s hat, apron, and cooking tools |
| 7 | Firefighter Turkey | A helmet, protective clothing, and a hose |
| 8 | Unicorn Turkey | A horn, flowing mane, and rainbow decorations |
| 9 | Soccer Player Turkey | A team jersey, cleats, and a soccer ball |
| 10 | Your Own Disguise | Any character or costume the child imagines |
Each page also includes a name line, short English instructions, and space for writing.
The costumes are intentionally left undrawn so children can create their own designs.
Materials You Will Need
Prepare a few simple supplies:
- Printed turkey worksheets
- Pencils and erasers
- Crayons, colored pencils, or markers
- Optional colored paper, glue sticks, and child-safe scissors
For a drawing activity, pencils and coloring supplies are enough. For a craft version, children can make clothing and accessories from paper and glue them onto their turkeys.
How to Use the Disguise a Turkey Worksheets
1. Introduce the Challenge
Begin with a playful invitation:
“Your turkey needs a disguise! Can you help it look like a different character?”
Show students the turkey outline and explain that they will add clothing, accessories, and colors to transform it.
2. Choose a Worksheet
Let each child choose a theme, or distribute different worksheets around the classroom.
If a student has an idea that does not match one of the suggested characters, use the Your Own Disguise page.
3. Plan the Costume
Before drawing, invite students to think about a few details:
- What will your turkey become?
- What clothing or equipment will it need?
- Which details will help people recognize the character?
For example, an astronaut might need a helmet and spacesuit, while a soccer player might wear a numbered jersey.
4. Draw and Decorate
Students sketch their costumes in pencil, then add color.
Encourage them to use the turkey’s existing shapes creatively. Tail feathers could become part of a cape, a flowing skirt, or a colorful background.
Children can also glue paper accessories onto the template. Keep the writing area clear so they can complete the final part.
5. Write About the Turkey
Ask students to finish the sentence starter at the bottom of the page.
Examples include:
- “My turkey is a superhero.”
- “My turkey is a chef.”
- “My turkey is a soccer player.”
For an astronaut, model the correct wording: “My turkey is an astronaut.” Students can add the letter n after the printed a before continuing their sentence.
Children who are ready for more writing can add a detail:
“My turkey is a superhero. It wears a red cape and helps animals.”
6. Share the Finished Disguise
Invite children to hold up their worksheets and introduce their characters.
They can explain what they added, why they chose the costume, and which part they enjoyed creating most.
A Simple Classroom Activity Plan
Allow approximately 30–45 minutes, adjusting the time for your students.
| Part of the Activity | Suggested Time |
|---|---|
| Introduce the challenge and discuss ideas | 5 minutes |
| Choose a theme and plan the costume | 5 minutes |
| Draw, color, or add paper decorations | 15–20 minutes |
| Complete the writing section | 5–10 minutes |
| Share with a partner or the class | 5 minutes |
For a shorter lesson, complete the artwork first and save the writing and sharing for another session.
Ways to Adapt the Activity
For Kindergarten and Beginning Writers
Let children focus on drawing and coloring. They can name their character aloud, copy a character word, or dictate a sentence to an adult.
For Grades 1–3
Ask students to complete the sentence starter and add one or two details about their turkey’s costume.
For Older Elementary Students
Extend the activity with a short story. Students can explain who their turkey becomes, where it goes, and what happens while it is wearing the disguise.
For English Language Learners
Introduce useful words before starting, such as:
hat, cape, mask, helmet, crown, apron, boots, jersey
Provide a small word bank and let students rehearse their sentences with a partner before writing.
More Ways to Enjoy the Finished Worksheets
Create a classroom display. Hang the pages under a heading such as “Turkeys in Disguise!” or “Can You Spot the Turkey?”
Host a gallery walk. Let students view one another’s artwork and notice interesting costume details.
Try a mystery description. Have a child describe their turkey without naming the character. Classmates can guess the disguise.
Make it a family project. Send a worksheet home so children can plan and decorate a turkey with their families.
Printing Tips
Print one worksheet per page on US Letter paper, 8.5 × 11 inches.
Choose portrait orientation and check the print preview to make sure the border and writing lines fit. If printing on A4 paper, select Fit to Page.
Regular printer paper works well for drawing and coloring. Slightly heavier paper is useful when children will be adding glued decorations.
Download the Disguise a Turkey Worksheets
Ready to start designing some turkey costumes?
Choose from 10 black-and-white Disguise a Turkey worksheets, including superhero, princess, astronaut, pirate, robot, chef, firefighter, unicorn, soccer player, and an open-ended design.
Print a favorite theme, gather your coloring supplies, and let every child give their turkey a disguise of its own!