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Disguise a Turkey as a Ninja

To disguise a turkey as a ninja, wrap the head and body in black so that only the eyes show, tie a coloured headband and belt, and fold the tail feathers out of sight behind a black cloak or colour them as shadows. It is the quickest full-cover disguise there is: one sheet of black paper and a ribbon, about 20 minutes.

Time20 minutes
Best forPre-K to 4th grade
CostFree with black paper
DifficultyEasy
Coloring page of a cartoon turkey disguised as a ninja
Download the Ninja pack (PDF)Picture only (PNG)

The PDF has three pages: this picture to colour, the cut-out pieces, and a blank turkey to build on.

What you need

  • Printed turkey outline on cardstock
  • Black construction paper
  • A ribbon or paper strip in a bright colour
  • White crayon or chalk
  • Foil for throwing stars (optional)
  • Glue stick
  • Scissors

No printer ink to spare? Print only page 3 (the blank turkey) and draw the costume by hand using the picture as a guide.

How to disguise a turkey as a ninja, step by step

  1. Trace the turkey's head and body onto black paper and cut the shape out.
  2. Cut a narrow slot where the eyes are so only the eyes show, then glue the black shape over the turkey.
  3. Tie or glue the ribbon around the forehead as a headband, leaving two tails hanging at the side.
  4. Add a second strip of the same colour across the middle as a belt, with a knot drawn on it.
  5. Colour the tail feathers dark grey, or cover them with a black cloak shape so the outline disappears.
  6. Draw fold lines on the suit with white crayon and add two foil stars near one wing.
  7. Write the line: "My turkey is disguised as a ninja because nobody can find a ninja at dinner time."

Printable ninja cut-out pieces

Printable cut-out costume pieces for a ninja turkey disguise

Print the cut-out sheet at 100% on plain paper or cardstock, colour the pieces first, then cut them out and glue them onto the turkey. The pieces are not scaled to one particular outline, so hold each one against your turkey first and trim it, or use it as a pattern to trace at the size you need.

Cut-out sheet (PNG)Blank turkey outlines

The cut-out sheet was drawn with an AI image tool and checked by hand. Shapes are simple on purpose so small scissors can follow them.

Tips that save time

  • Belt colour is a nice place for the child to choose: white for a beginner, black for a master.
  • If the page looks too dark, mount it on a bright background sheet.
  • Keep the beak tip showing if the teacher wants the turkey to stay recognisable.

Lines for the writing part

Most classes ask for a sentence or a short paragraph in the turkey's voice. Three starters your child can change:

  • “You did not see me. I was never here.”
  • “A ninja moves in silence. A ninja does not gobble.”
  • “By the time you find the fork, I will be on the roof.”

There are printable writing pages for three grade bands in the project guide.

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Last updated 2026-11-14.