Pinecone Thanksgiving Turkey

Materials

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by Jill Dvornik

Pick up some pinecones on your next nature walk, and turn them into an easy-to-make, festive turkey decoration for your Thanksgiving table.

Age: Preschool through elementary
Time: An hour or more
Type of activity: Arts-and-crafts

Materials:

Pine cones
Red, yellow, and orange construction paper
Glue
Styrofoam ball
White and orange felt
Red pipe cleaners
Brown paint
Paint brush

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