Arts and Crafts: Make a Turkey from a Brown Paper Sack
In this 55-minute inventive art class, we will make cute, fun Thanksgiving turkeys using brown paper lunch bags.
Miss Polly
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(2)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Do you take sack lunches to the park, or perhaps the zoo? Well, save your sack for this class! Together we are going to make turkeys out of paper lunch bags! We will begin with a short lesson on the history of turkeys and Thanksgiving. We will then begin making paper turkeys. I will show them, step by step, how to make their turkeys. We will begin with the bag, which is the turkey's body. After I show them by example, I will give students time to complete the step and ask any questions about what to do. Next, we will make feet, beak, and waddle. Then we will make the eyes. Once all of those pieces are glued onto the turkey's body, we will make the feathers (2 of each color, so 10 total). This part is time consuming. I will coach the students along as we complete our turkeys. Every year, my students have lots of laughs and fun conversation while making these turkeys. They are a great conversation starter and a fun centerpiece for the kitchen table. There will be much interaction with me and with the other students! This is not a quiet class. Visiting and helping each other is highly encouraged. We will have lots of fun in this class! It would be good if students have had some experience with cutting paper and using glue before making these turkeys.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to create a unique piece of art, as no 2 turkeys ever look alike!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will be using scissors and glue. Parents, please make sure your child is comfortable with both of these tools before class begins.
Supply List
1 brown paper lunch sack (aka bag) 5 different colors of construction paper (orange, red, yellow, green or blue, brown) for feathers, waddle, beak, and legs 2 small pieces (about a 2-inch square) of white and black construction paper; or 2 large googly eyes if you have those available glue (a glue stick is less messy) scissors (blunt-tip scissors are recommended for safety) a black or blue marker or crayon 3 or 4 notebook-paper-sized pieces of paper to wad up into balls (Used pieces of paper or papers you were going to throw away will work. They don't have to be perfect pieces of paper.) a pencil a ruler
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2021
5.0
2reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have been teaching for 25 years, most of which included teaching art.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
1-8 learners per class
