This free printable easy turkey coloring page for toddlers features one big, simple turkey made of large round shapes and extra-thick outlines. It is made for little hands, chunky crayons and short attention spans.
It is an easy, screen-free activity for the weeks before Thanksgiving on November 26, at home, in the classroom, or at the kids’ table. Print as many copies as you need. It is completely free.
Table of Contents
- About This Easy Turkey for Toddlers Coloring Page
- Why Kids Love Turkey Coloring Pages
- Who Is This For?
- How to Print
- Tips for Coloring
- 5 Fun Ways to Use This Easy Turkey for Toddlers Coloring Page
- More Turkey Coloring Pages
- Download Your Free Easy Turkey for Toddlers Coloring Page
About This Easy Turkey for Toddlers Coloring Page
There are only a few large sections: a round body, a round head, five big tail feathers, two wings and two feet. Nothing is tiny or fiddly, so toddlers and preschoolers can fill it in without frustration.
It is a great first Thanksgiving activity for ages 2 to 4, and a nice calm page for older kids who want something quick.
Why Kids Love Turkey Coloring Pages
Big shapes mean quick success. Little ones can finish the whole turkey and feel proud. 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 easy turkey for toddlers 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 print a class set for a Thanksgiving lesson, morning work, or a fall bulletin board.
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
One Color per Feather
Let toddlers pick a crayon for each feather and name the colors together.
Chunky Crayons
Use thick crayons or dot markers for small hands.
Count the Feathers
Count the five feathers out loud while coloring.
5 Fun Ways to Use This Easy Turkey for Toddlers Coloring Page
1. Color Practice
Practice naming colors on each feather.
2. Dot Marker Art
Fill the shapes with dot markers or stickers.
3. Fridge Art
Hang the finished turkey on the fridge for Thanksgiving.
4. Daycare Activity
Print a stack for a preschool or daycare class.
5. Feather Collage
Glue paper feathers onto the tail.
More Turkey Coloring Pages
See all of our turkey coloring pages in one place, or try one of these:
- Free Printable Cute Baby Turkey Coloring Page
- Free Printable Thankful Turkey Coloring Page
- Free Printable Handprint Turkey Coloring Page
- Free Printable Turkey Family Coloring Page
You can also find more holiday fun in our Thanksgiving coloring pages and our Disguise a Turkey printables.
Download Your Free Easy Turkey for Toddlers Coloring Page
This free printable easy turkey for toddlers 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!
