We know that Thanksgiving Dinner can be challenging for a family with a child on the Autism Spectrum and we have some tips on how to navigate the holiday here. But, today, we wanted to share a fun Thanksgiving craft that you can do at home: a toilet-roll turkey!
Arts and crafts are a great way to improve motor skills, instill self-confidence, offer stress relief and provide an opportunity for self-expression. Following the activity template for this craft will also help your child work on following a schedule.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- The Activity Template, free from Hands in Autism Resource Center
- One empty toilet paper roll
- Construction paper or a color-printer
- Googly eyes (paper eyes would work just fine too)
- Tape
- Glue
- Scissors
- A Writing Utensil
You can infuse this project with a little extra gratitude by writing or drawing something you or the child you are working with are grateful for on the feathers. A great way to help your child think about things they are grateful for is to speak about what makes them happy.
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