I love adding as many turkey crafts and Thanksgiving activities as possible throughout the month of November! One of my favorite ways to combine creativity and math practice is with this simple turkey craft for ordering numbers and Turkey Trot game. Students have a blast practicing number sequencing during the whole-class Turkey Trot game and working together to put numbers in the correct order. Then, they get to apply what they’ve learned by ordering the feather numbers and assembling their very own adorable number order turkey craft.

Turkey Craft for Ordering Numbers Prep

There is a little prep required before introducing the Turkey Trot game and the number order turkey craft.

Start by printing the large number sequencing cards on colored cardstock or construction paper. For added durability, I recommend laminating the cards so they can be used year after year.

Next, make copies of the Turkey Trot center activities for your students.

To prepare the Number Order Turkey Craft, print the turkey head on brown construction paper and the eyes on white paper (two fun eye options are included).

Then, print the feet and beak on orange construction paper. Finally, print the feathers on a variety of colored construction paper to create bright, colorful turkeys.

Turkey Trot Whole Class Game

Before students create their turkey craft for ordering numbers, we kick off the lesson with a fun whole-class game called Turkey Trot!

Turkey Trot is always one of my students’ favorite Thanksgiving math activities! To set up the game, I place these large turkey footprint number cards across the floor. Together, we begin by putting the numbers in the correct order. Then, I choose one student to be the “turkey” and roll a die.

There are several ways to play, making it easy to differentiate for your students. One option is to have the turkey start at 0 and trot forward, stopping on the number rolled. If you use this version, a 12-sided or 20-sided die works best.

My favorite way to play is to have students start on the number they roll and count on to 20. For an extra challenge, have them count backward from that number instead. This simple game can easily be adapted to meet the needs of your learners.

After we’ve played together as a class, students work with a partner to complete the independent Turkey Trot activities. They take turns using the number line to sequence the numbers, reinforcing the same skill through hands-on practice. They can also do the same by rolling a die. These activities also works well as an independent math center for extra number sequencing practice.

Turkey Craft for Ordering Numbers Directions

Assembling the turkey craft for ordering numbers only requires a few simple steps. You can choose to cut out all of the pieces ahead of time; however, to provide students with additional fine motor practice, I recommend having them cut out the pieces themselves.

Once students have all of their pieces, begin by having them glue the eyes onto the turkey’s head and attach the feet to the bottom. Next, model how to fold and attach the beak so it looks like the turkey’s beak is open.

After the turkey pieces are assembled, have students sequence their numbers in order on their table or desk. Students can practice ordering numbers 1–10 or 11–20, with or without the ten frames included on the feathers. After doing a quick check to make sure the numbers are in the correct order, model how to fan out and glue the feathers behind the turkey’s head.

Once the turkeys are complete, they make a fun classroom display! Hang them on a bulletin board or display them around the classroom for students and families to enjoy.

Turkey Craft for Ordering Numbers

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