Build number sense and fine motor skills with this FREE Thanksgiving Turkey Feather Counting Activity. This hands-on printable invites preschool and kindergarten learners to count, clip, and draw turkey feathers while practicing numbers 1–10. Designed for math centers, morning tubs, or small groups, this engaging Thanksgiving resource makes counting practice interactive and fun for early learners.
🦃 What’s Included in This Thanksgiving Math Center
- Printable turkey bodies with numerals 1–10
- Colorful feathers for counting and attaching
- Recording page for drawing feather quantities
- 3 setup options: clothespins, magnets, or pipe cleaners
✏️ How to Use the FREE Thanksgiving Turkey Feather Counting Activity
Use this activity during math centers or small-group instruction. Children identify the numeral on each turkey and count out the matching number of feathers to attach. Then, they record their answers by drawing the same number of feathers on the included worksheet.
You can choose from three fun ways to play:
- Clothespins: Clip around the turkey to match the number shown.
- Magnets: Add magnets to feathers and turkey backs for an interactive twist.
- Pipe cleaners or yarn: Thread through punched holes for a fine motor challenge.
🎯 Educational Benefits
- Number recognition and one-to-one correspondence
- Counting and cardinality practice (1–10)
- Fine motor skill development
- Hands-on engagement through sensory play
🍁 Classroom & Home Learning Ideas
- Use different materials (feathers, pipe cleaners, or ribbons) to add variety.
- Incorporate this center into your November or Thanksgiving theme week.
- Pair with a turkey or counting read-aloud for added fun.
Make Thanksgiving learning hands-on and fun with this FREE Counting Activity. Perfect for reinforcing early math skills while keeping little learners engaged.
Happy Teaching! 😊
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