9 stepsHow to Draw a Thanksgiving Turkey with a Hat
Start with a smile and make room for a big fan of feathers.
Let’s drawGrab paper and a few crayons. Pick a turkey, a slice of pie or a basket full of fall produce, then see how the shapes fit together.

Try a turkey in a hat, a round little bird or a side view with overlapping feathers.
9 stepsStart with a smile and make room for a big fan of feathers.
Let’s draw
3 preview imagesDraw one large circle for the belly. Add a smaller rounded head above it, letting the outlines connect into a friendly front-facing silhouette.
Take a little peek
3 preview imagesBig bright eyes, tiny feet and a fan of fluffy feathers. A cheerful drawing idea for fall and Thanksgiving.
Take a little peek
4 preview imagesExplore front-facing turkey through four selected drawing stages. Focus on two rows of fan feathers and a textured crayon finish.
Take a little peek
4 preview imagesExplore side-view turkey through four selected drawing stages. Focus on layered fan tail and a textured crayon finish.
Take a little peek
3 preview imagesDraw a small round head with two dot eyes. Leave a tall clear area above and beside it for the fan of feathers that will be added later.
Take a little peekDraw dessert, fill a harvest basket or use fall leaves to decorate your picture.
6 stepsA triangle, a wavy crust and a little swirl of cream.
Let’s draw
9 stepsLearn to overlap the pumpkin and fruit so the harvest looks like it’s spilling out.
Let’s draw
4 preview imagesExplore fall leaves through four selected drawing stages. Focus on different edges and main veins and a textured crayon finish.
Take a little peekFold a small piece of card stock in half. Draw a turkey or a pie slice on the front and write someone’s name beside it. Inside, add one thing you like doing together. For a group activity, set out warm colors and let each child choose a different feather pattern.
A little beginning. A big “I did it.”
A drawing, a splash of color, a story.
Let the next little idea begin.