You have to see this cute Montessori practical life button turkey we made to add to our November activities. This DIY Turkey activity is so much fun. You can easily make a button turkey craft that your children will love. These are a perfect fall activity, working on buttoning skills and fine motor skills.
Montessori Practical Life Button Turkey
Montessori Practical Life Button Turkey for Preschoolers
5 different colored felt sheets (you can use less or more that is up to you)
Between 6-8 Medium sized Buttons and thread.
Wiggle Eyes are optional (you can also cut out felt eyes)
First I freehand cut the dark brown for the turkey.
I used a tan colored felt for the body (cut in a peanut shape) I added the face with cut felt parts and wiggle eyes. I would suggest using Spray Adhesive to glue your pieces together.
Cut out 6-10 turkey feathers in different colors putting a small slit towards the bottom (make sure the button will fit through your hole)
Sew the buttons on or if you have an older child they can help with assembling the whole turkey.
Your button turkey is ready to go. You can also use this as a fun busy bag.
Bells has been loving her turkey
Bells is easily mastering this skill already and enjoying her new turkey. Are you ready to make your own?
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Jae says
November 15, 2015 at 3:15 pmSo cute! Will contemplate if I am brave enough to make this 🙂 I have the normal one, and it looks boring compared to this turkey! LOL
My Bored Toddler says
November 12, 2015 at 4:41 pmLove this activity! Have pinned 🙂
Kimberly says
November 12, 2015 at 8:34 pmThank you
Tina says
November 11, 2015 at 7:21 amI love, love, love this activity! Clever use of buttons for kids’ fine motor skills! Thanks for sharing on #ToddlerFunFriday
Vanessa says
November 9, 2015 at 10:16 pmThanks for linking up at “A Little Bird Told Me” Wednesday link party! You have been featured on Mama’s Happy Hive blog. 🙂
amanda@lifeasmrsemerson says
November 9, 2015 at 9:26 pmI absolutely adore this! How old is your daughter? I think I will definitely have to whip this up soon!
Kimberly says
November 10, 2015 at 9:14 amThank you 🙂 My daughter just turned 3.
Renae says
November 8, 2015 at 10:44 pmWhat a great way to practice buttoning skills around Thanksgiving! The turkey is adorable!
Megan Cottrell says
November 7, 2015 at 3:39 pmWe have a button dressing frame, but it’s big buttons, and my son needs practice with smaller ones. So, I made him a turkey today (and one for a friend of his… I already had the felt out), and he is using it right now. It’s the perfect thing – just challenging enough for him to practice and keep his interest. And he loves turkeys 🙂 Thanks for the great idea!
Kimberly says
November 7, 2015 at 4:08 pmYAY!!!!! Thanks for telling me 🙂 that made my day. I’m so glad he loves it.
Vanessa says
November 4, 2015 at 7:12 pmThis is the cutest turkey craft ever! I am in love with this idea! Also, your daughter’s curly hair is gorgeous, especially in the sunshine. Pretty girl!
Kimberly says
November 4, 2015 at 8:10 pmThank you so much 🙂 You made my day.