This free printable turkey disguised as a squishy dumpling coloring page is the cutest disguise a turkey dumpling idea. A turkey hides inside a giant round bao-style dumpling costume, with only its face, feet and tail feathers peeking out.
It is a quick, creative activity for November, whether you are working on the disguise a turkey school project, keeping kids busy before Thanksgiving on November 26, or planning a classroom craft. Print as many copies as you need. It is completely free.
Table of Contents
- About This Turkey Disguised as a Squishy Dumpling Coloring Page
- Why Kids Love Disguise a Turkey Pages
- Who Is This For?
- How to Print
- Tips for Coloring
- 5 Fun Ways to Use This Turkey Disguised as a Squishy Dumpling Coloring Page
- More Disguise a Turkey Ideas
- Download Your Free Turkey Disguised as a Squishy Dumpling Coloring Page
About This Turkey Disguised as a Squishy Dumpling Coloring Page
The dumpling costume has the soft round shape, pleated twisted top and rosy cheeks of our Squishy Dumpling characters. The big open body makes it easy and relaxing to color.
Squishy dumplings are one of the most popular themes on Coloring Glade, and a dumpling disguise is one of this year’s trending disguise a turkey ideas.
Why Kids Love Disguise a Turkey Pages
It is round, squishy and funny, and kids think a turkey hiding as a dumpling is hilarious. The thick, clean outlines and big open spaces make it easy to stay inside the lines, so kids of all ages end up with a page they are proud of.
Turkey pages are a Thanksgiving tradition in classrooms and homes across the country. If kids ask why we celebrate, you can share a little of the history of Thanksgiving while they color.
Who Is This For?
For Kids at Home
This turkey disguised as a squishy dumpling coloring page is a calm, creative activity for kids ages 3 to 10, perfect for a rainy November afternoon or the morning of Thanksgiving.
For Teachers and Classrooms
Teachers can send it home for the disguise a turkey project, use it as a model before students design their own, or run a class vote for the best disguise.
For Homeschool Activities
Homeschool families can pair the page with a short reading about turkeys or Thanksgiving, a writing prompt, or a simple art lesson on autumn colors.
How to Print
Click the download button to open the free PDF. It is sized for standard US Letter paper (8.5 x 11 inches) in portrait orientation. Print in black and white on regular printer paper, or use card stock if you plan to add glue, paint or craft materials.
Tips for Coloring
Soft Dumpling Colors
Use cream, light beige or pale yellow for the bao and pink for the cheeks.
Bright Tail Feathers
Give the feathers peeking out the back bold autumn colors so they stand out.
Add a Steamer
Draw a bamboo steamer under the dumpling for extra fun.
5 Fun Ways to Use This Turkey Disguised as a Squishy Dumpling Coloring Page
1. Disguise a Turkey Idea
Recreate the dumpling disguise for the school project with paper and cotton.
2. Squishy Collection
Add it to your Squishy Dumpling coloring stack.
3. Food Fun
Talk about dumplings and other favorite holiday foods.
4. Name Game
Give the dumpling turkey a silly name.
5. Table Activity
Color it at the kids’ table on Thanksgiving Day.
More Disguise a Turkey Ideas
See all of our Disguise a Turkey printables in one place, or try one of these:
- Free Printable Turkey Disguised as a Superhero Coloring Page
- Free Printable Turkey Disguised as a Princess Coloring Page
- Free Printable Turkey Disguised as a Scarecrow Coloring Page
- Free Printable Disguise a Turkey Template
You can also find more holiday fun in our Thanksgiving coloring pages and our Squishy Dumpling coloring pages.
Download Your Free Turkey Disguised as a Squishy Dumpling Coloring Page
This free printable turkey disguised as a squishy dumpling coloring page is an easy way to add some silly, creative fun to Thanksgiving.
Grab your crayons, markers, or colored pencils, print as many copies as you like, and have fun!
