(the photos are lacking on this post because we were trying to get the whole thing done while little brother napped...our set up was hurried, but the end result was fun!)
The supplies for this activity can really be just about anything you have on hand. For our edible turkey, we used an apple, marshmallow confetti, toothpicks, reese's cups and a powdered sugar glaze, but you could get creative and use just about anything you can find in your pantry!
Once you have your supplies ready, go to work...or start eating the supplies! :D
Because lil' C is only two, I did most of the arranging, but she chose the colors for each thing and counted as we put them on. It is a fun way to practice colors and compare more and less! To make the feathers, simply stick toothpicks in an apple (or your fruit of choice--oranges would smell delicious), and then thread on items to build feathers. We used marshmallow confetti, but cheerios, popcorn, or dried fruit would all work well too. After we had built feathers to our hearts' content, we made a face using a reese's cup secured by toothpicks to the apple. Then we dipped marshmallows in a powdered sugar glaze (powdered sugar and water mixed until thick and sticky) and arranged them on the face. And yes my child is still in her pajamas at three p.m.; she wore them all day long. It was one of those days!
Our finished product! Notice the random yellow marshmallow on the turkey's face. Chloe informed me that it was his hat and insisted it go there--silly girl! These would make adorable place card holders or decorations if they lasted around your house for more than a day (good luck with that!)!
Have a happy Thanksgiving!
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