Gus decided he needs to head south just as the geese do. Gus isn’t able to fly South. He has to walk.On his journey south he goes through Mexico and continues all the way to the tip of Chile. When he arrives in Chile, he stows away on boat that will take him further south.
When he is found he jumps ship and ends up with penguins. Guess what the penguins announce he is just like the pilgrims. He was looking for a new land that would give him freedom.
What did we do to explore Gus, the Pilgrim Turkey?
Gus Walking Finger Puppet
Then we added feathers, a center circle and a head with beak to the puppet to finish it up. A few black marker dots gave the turkey eyes. Then he was ready to run.
Fantastic Fun and Learning created a wonderful soldier craft after reading the book Hero Dad.
Shaunna @ Fantastic Fun and Learning says
Thank so much for featuring my soldier craft! I really appreciate it.
Love the turkey finger puppet! I bet my kids would have a lot of fun playing with that.
Barbara says
I love them both! I think my oldest would love the finger puppet the most!
Peggy Damon says
Sounds like such a cute book, and the activities you chose to go with the book are perfect! I miss reading these books to my kids, they are older now….I might just read it for myself!! Thank you for sharing and Happy Thanksgiving!!
LOVE MELISSA:) says
This looks like such a cute book and great activities to do with your kids!! I love the finger puppet!
Mama to 4 says
cute craft, the book looks funny!
Lorie K says
What a cute book and craft!
Mudpiesandtiaras says
I love that little Army looking man!
Kim Croisant says
Darling book and great crafts with kids. Thanks for sharing.
Brittney says
Love the finger puppet!!
Sue says
Sounds like a super cute plot. And I like the craft!
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Jenny K says
The turkey finger puppet is so cute! I also like the fact family turkey idea! I’m pinning it so I remember to use it!
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says
I like the addition problems 🙂
OneMommy says
You always have such cute ideas! I love the turkey finger puppet!
Esther CraftoArt says
That sounds like a lovely book and I like the walking Turkey Puppet!
~✽Mumsy✽~ says
That is an adorable looking turkey art piece! My little nephew will like making this..
Sarah says
Going to have to add that book to our library list! Fantastic post!
Allison says
Love the finger puppet!
Allyson Bossie says
I love the finger puppet and I love the handprint turkeys. Makes me want to make them with my kids!
doseofreality says
I think the turkeys with the math facts are GENIUS!! What a fun way to group them (and tie them in with your book!) I am going to do something like this with my daughter who is learning her multiplication facts. She’s a visual learner and seeing it put together that way would really help her! THANKS! –Lisa
Brimful Curiosities says
Your turkey feathers fact family idea is a really cute holiday themed math activity. Kind of an art combined with math project! Love it.
~ Noelle says
I LOVE the hand and feet to do math!!!!!
maryanne @ mama smiles says
The finger puppet turkey is so cute!
Sorta Southern Single Mom says
What a fun book! One of the things I love about working in a lower grade again is getting to use more picture books! We are working on How to Disguise a Turkey this week. The students disguised their turkeys for homework last week and will write instructions to go with on MOnday and Tuesday.