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US Letter, 8.5 x 11 inches. Print at 100% for craft pieces; use Fit to page if your printer clips the margins. An adult should help with scissors and fitting wearable crafts.
A paper beak gives a turkey craft a clear focal point. This printable offers a simple pointed shape that children can add to a face, puppet, or mask project. It is useful when the class is assembling birds from separate pieces and you want a consistent starting size without drawing every beak by hand.
What to make
A flat beak is the easiest version: color the shape and glue it directly onto the head. A folded version can stand slightly away from the face when part of the paper acts as a tab. Check the placement before gluing, especially when the turkey also has a separate wattle. The beak should not hide the eyes or fill the entire head.
How to use this printable
- Print the beak template and compare it with the turkey face, reducing the size if the point extends too far past the head.
- Color the visible beak area with orange, yellow, or an imaginative pattern before cutting along the outside edge.
- For a flat craft, glue the whole piece; for a raised effect, fold a small attachment tab and glue only the tab.
- Attach the wattle nearby and let the glue dry before using the turkey as a puppet or moving it to a display.
Make the activity your own
Make several expressions by changing the beak angle: pointing forward can look calm, while a tilted beak can look curious. Children can add a speech bubble and decide what the turkey is saying. For a shape lesson, compare the pointed beak with triangles found elsewhere in the classroom. An adult can pre-cut larger beaks for children who need support with small corners.
Questions before you begin
Do I have to fold the beak?
No. A flat beak works well for collage, display work, and simple cut-and-paste activities.
Where does the wattle go?
For a clear craft model, place the separate hanging wattle near or below the beak, leaving the facial features visible.