I love this Martha Stewart turkey idea. I enjoy spending time with the family during Thanksgiving day but I really like including the kids in the festivities even the cooking. I have used this idea in the past and It adds a great spirit to the day especially during meal time as everyone is sharing thoughts and feelings that we are all grateful for.

Last year I used this idea instead of paper I transfered the pattern and made it a bit smaller onto clay and I had all the little helpers busy making boats while the adults helped in the kitchen. It was a bit messy but the kids loved it! and it still is the talk of the table. (if you use this idea it takes two full days to dry!)

This year we have a few older kids so I think I will be using this idea and will be hiding a special message inside the boat and they will be making their own maps as table covers. Will see how this one turns out.