6. Mason Jar Turkey Treats
These adorable mason jar turkeys double as delightful handmade gifts for teachers, neighbors, or holiday guests. This craft combines painting, paper construction, and assembly, allowing children to practice following multi-step directions while creating a functional item that can be filled with festive treats like candy corn or chocolate acorns.
Begin by painting the exterior of a clean mason jar with brown acrylic paint, or leave it clear so the colorful treats inside can show through. Cut out colorful paper feathers, a red wattle, and a yellow beak. Glue the feathers to the back of the jar in a fan pattern, and adhere googly eyes, the beak, and the wattle to the front. Fill the jar with colorful autumn candies and screw the lid on tight. Children will delight in the process of building the character and the joy of gifting their creation to someone special.