Let's Talk Turkey: Fun Food & Activities for Kids!

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores ideas for food and activities for kids at a "Let's Talk Turkey" show, focusing on fun, themed projects and games that can engage children during the event.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, plans to prepare food for adults while setting up a table for kids and seeks suggestions for activities.
  • Another participant suggests having kids make their own turkey cakes using prep bowls, with decorations made from construction paper.
  • One user mentions checking familyfun.com and butterball.com for additional ideas, including recipes, crafts, and games, and shares jokes related to turkeys.
  • Another participant shares a creative idea for making edible turkeys using cookies and frosting, describing the process in detail.
  • One user expresses gratitude for the ideas shared and mentions finding additional recipes using Rice Krispies.
  • A participant proposes a humorous contest about turkey cooking mishaps, sharing personal anecdotes related to turkey preparation failures.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

No clear consensus emerges, as participants share a variety of individual ideas and experiences without a unified approach.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and creative ideas for engaging children in activities related to Thanksgiving and turkey-themed events.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for engaging and fun activities for children during Thanksgiving-themed events may find the shared ideas helpful.

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I'm having a "Let's Talk Turkey" show this Saturday. I'm going to have most of the food prepared for the adults and maybe do a short presentation. Kids will also be at the show and I will be setting up a table for them. What food/activities should I have for them that goes with the theme of the show?
I appreciate any suggestion.

Thanks,
Irene
 
You can have them make their own turkey cake using the prep bowls. Bake the cakes ahead of time and have chocolate frosting for them to frost the cakes. Use colored construction paper to make the tail feathers (just like () but stretched out a bit) and also a head, beak and headpiecethingie (technical term). You can even have them put their name on a rectangular piece and when you put the head together, paste it between the head and the beak to make it look like the turkey is holding their name. HTH
 
I suggest checking out www.familyfun.com they always have great ideas for things to do with kids, I just checked there and they have lists of recipes, crafts, games, and other things. www.butterball.com has some turkey faq's, recipes, and some puzzles and coloring pages for the kids. Maybe even look up turkey trivia and fun facts and make a little game out of them. Below are some cute jokes my director forwarded a while back.....JOKE OF THE WEEKThanksgiving HumorHow do you keep a turkey in suspense?
I'll tell you at Christmas.Why did the turkey cross the road?
It was the chicken's day off.What did the mother turkey say to her disobedient children?
If your father could see you now, he'd turn over in his gravy!What key has legs and can't open doors?
Tur-key.What sound does a space turkey make?
Hubble, hubble, hubble.Why do turkeys always go "gobble, gobble"?
Because they never learned good table manners!
 
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Thanks Kate and Jennifer! These are great ideas! I will be trying them.
 
This may be hard to understand and I don't have a way to post the pic but here goes...to make edible turkeys...take 2 Keebler fudge stripe cookies, attach them with chocolate frosting so the one cookie is sitting flat on the table and the other is standing upright on its edge (attached to the back of the flat cookie). The bottom cookie just serves as a base and the upright cookie is the feathers. Then attach a chocolate covered cherry to the bottom cookie with frosting...this serves as the body. Finally, use the frosting to attach a candy corn to the front of the cherry for the beak. This probably sounds confusing but is really easy and cute and is entirely edible. If I could scan and post the pic you'd see how easy it is. I make these with my Pre-K class!
 
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Thank you all for the cute ideas. I found these using rice krispies:

http://www.ricekrispies.com/Display.aspx?RK_id=1624&kic=1
http://www.ricekrispies.com/Display.aspx?RK_id=1594&kic=1
http://www.ricekrispies.com/Display.aspx?RK_id=1586&kic=1
 
How about a contest like "The dumbest thing I ever did with a turkey.."

My aunt baked a turkey upsude down then called my grandmother to tell her "there is no breast meat on this turkey"

My mom made her 1st turkey with the giblets bag still inside

I, of course, did not cook my first turkey long enough and had a raw turkey to serve with all of my finished sides...
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is "Let's Talk Turkey: Fun Food & Activities for Kids!"?

"Let's Talk Turkey: Fun Food & Activities for Kids!" is an engaging program designed to teach children about cooking and food preparation through fun and interactive activities. It includes recipes, games, and educational content that encourages kids to explore their culinary skills while learning about nutrition and teamwork.

What age group is this program suitable for?

This program is primarily aimed at children aged 5 to 12 years old. It is designed to be fun and educational, making it suitable for a wide range of ages within that group, with activities that can be adjusted for different skill levels.

What types of activities are included in the program?

The program includes a variety of activities such as hands-on cooking demonstrations, food-related games, and creative projects that encourage kids to explore different ingredients and cooking techniques. Activities may also involve learning about food safety and nutrition.

Can parents participate in the activities with their kids?

Absolutely! Parents are encouraged to participate in the activities alongside their children. This not only enhances the learning experience but also provides an opportunity for family bonding and shared enjoyment of cooking and food preparation.

How can I host a "Let's Talk Turkey" event?

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