Turkeys get a bad rap. Most people think of them as just Thanksgiving dinner, but these birds are actually pretty cool. Did you know turkey heads change colors based on their mood? Or that turkeys have regional dialects just like humans? Learn these amazing turkey facts and try six fun turkey crafts with your kids this Thanksgiving season.

Did you know mimic octopuses learn to transform into jellyfish and crabs without any help from their parents? Both parents die before the babies hatch—every skill is learned through independent experimentation. Sound familiar? Kids are natural experimenters too. Discover five ocean crafts that let children play like a mimic octopus, using supplies you already have at home. No kits. No hovering. Just independent creativity from setup to cleanup.