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Disguise a Turkey as a Superhero

To disguise a turkey as a superhero, add an eye mask, a cape that drapes over the tail feathers and a chest emblem with your child's own initial or symbol. Invent the hero together and give it a name and a power; a home-made hero is more fun to write about than a copied one and avoids printing anyone else's artwork. Allow about 30 minutes.

Time30 minutes
Best forK to 5th grade
CostFree
DifficultyEasy
Coloring page of a cartoon turkey disguised as a superhero
Download the Superhero 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
  • Felt, fabric scrap or paper for the cape
  • Black or coloured paper for the mask
  • Foil or yellow paper for the emblem
  • Markers
  • A paper strip for the belt
  • Glue stick and tape

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 superhero, step by step

  1. Pick the hero's two colours and its power. Write the hero name on scrap paper first.
  2. Cut a cape wide enough to cover most of the tail feathers. Tape the top edge behind the neck so the cape hangs free.
  3. Cut a mask with two eye holes and glue it across the eyes.
  4. Colour the body as a suit in the main colour and add a belt strip in the second colour.
  5. Cut a circle, diamond or shield for the emblem, draw the child's initial or a simple symbol on it, and glue it to the chest.
  6. Add wrist cuffs and boots with marker, and a few motion lines or stars around the cape.
  7. Write the line: "My turkey is disguised as (hero name) because heroes save the day and skip the dinner."

Printable superhero cut-out pieces

Printable cut-out costume pieces for a superhero 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

  • A cape made from a napkin or ribbon moves when the page is lifted, which kids love.
  • Lightning bolt, star, leaf, paw print and the child's initial all make good emblems.
  • Leave the beak showing so the teacher can still see the turkey.

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:

  • “Never fear, Captain Gobble is here.”
  • “My super power is being invisible on Thanksgiving.”
  • “This looks like a job for someone who is definitely not a turkey.”

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

More disguise ideas

SantaAdd a red hat and coat, a cotton-ball beard that covers the wattle, a black belt and a sac…PrincessAdd a crown, a long gown that covers the body and legs, and make the feathers the puffed s…UnicornAdd a rolled-paper horn and make each tail feather a different pastel colour for the mane …AstronautCover the head with a clear or white helmet circle, wrap the body in foil and add star sti…KnightWrap the body in foil armour, add a helmet with a visor and a cardboard shield with your o…MermaidTurn the lower body into a scaly tail with a fin, add a shell top and colour the feathers …

See all 81 disguise a turkey ideas, or type your own into the turkey disguise generator.

Last updated 2026-11-14.