Turkeys in the wild

Learning about turkeys is so much fun for 3- and 4-year-olds! Turkeys are silly birds with colorful feathers, funny gobbles, and big waddles that make children giggle. Preschoolers love pretending to flap their wings, gobble like a turkey, and learn fun facts about where turkeys live and what they eat. Exploring turkeys through stories, songs, crafts, and hands-on activities helps young children build their language, science, and imagination skills while having a great time!

Did you know: 

• Turkeys CAN FLY! They can glide without even flapping their wings for a mile.
• Turkeys roost in trees at night to avoid predators.
• Male turkeys have 5,000-6,000 feathers.
• Turkeys have vision 3 times better than humans and can see in color.

Making turkey disguises is a fun and creative activity that lets children use their imagination as they design clever ways to hide their turkey from Thanksgiving dinner!

The children had so much fun creating their turkey crafts with bright, colorful feathers! Each turkey was unique, showing off beautiful reds, oranges, yellows, and browns. This hands-on activity encouraged creativity while helping little learners practice their fine motor skills.

TEMPLATES

Turkey craft found on TPT by Little Kinder Bears

Turkey coloring pages

Squirrels!

 Learning about hibernation is an exciting way for 3- and 4-year-olds to explore the wonders of nature! Young children enjoy discovering how animals prepare for winter by eating extra food, finding cozy shelters, and sleeping for long periods of time. Through books, songs, crafts, and hands-on activities, preschoolers build their curiosity and develop an early understanding of science while having fun learning about the changing seasons.

This week, we learned about animals that hibernate, migrate, and adapt! The children enjoyed discovering how different animals survive as the seasons change. From bears sleeping through the winter to birds flying south and animals growing thicker fur, our little learners had fun exploring the amazing ways animals live and thrive in nature.

BOOKS

Acorns Everywhere by Kevin Sherry

Woodland Dreams by Marc Boutavant

The Busy Little Squirrel by Nancy Tafuri

READ A-LOUD VIDEOS

  

CRAFT

GAMES

Learning numbers and counting

TEMPLATES

Nocturnal Animals found on TPT by Pocket of Preschool

Hibernation Theme found on TPT by Busy Hands and Mind

Squirrel Nest Craft found on TPT by Little KinderBears

Bear Snores On

Bear Snores On is a favorite story for preschoolers! Children love listening to the tale of Bear sleeping peacefully in his cave while his animal friends gather inside to share food, friendship, and fun. The book encourages conversations about kindness, sharing, and inclusion, all while enjoying its rhythmic, engaging text. It’s the perfect story to spark imagination and cozy classroom discussions.

GAMES

Colors and Counting

Matching Shapes

Coloring

TEMPLATES

Bear Snores On, retelling story companion found on TPT by Little Kinder Bears

Hibernation Preschool Theme found in TPT by Busy Hands and Mind

Bear Snores On, printable pack found at 3Dinosaurs