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Learn about how butterflies grow with this fun and easy butterfly life cycle craft for kids!

Paper Plate Butterfly Life Cycle Craft for Kids

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Have you been studying butterfly life cycles with your students?

I always love this topic, because it’s so cool for kids to see how animals grow to become adults – just like they’re doing.

If you’re looking for a hands-on way to reinforce this concept, this paper plate butterfly life cycle craft is perfect!

Easy Butterfly Life Cycle Craft for Kids

With this easy science craft for kids, you can practice fine motor skills, get some artistic practice, and learn a science lesson. Win!

Simple Paper Plate Butterfly Craft

Read on to get the full project instructions and to pick up the printable template you’ll need to make this craft.

Need more ways to teach this to your class? Don’t miss our printable Butterfly Life Cycle Sequencing Activity!

Learn about how butterflies grow with this fun and easy butterfly life cycle craft for kids!

Easy Paper Plate Butterfly Life Cycle Craft

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Paper Plate Butterfly Life Cycle Craft

To get started, print out the Butterfly Craft Template, which includes the pieces you’ll need to make this project.

Use scissors to cut out the pieces. Then lay them on construction paper and use a pencil to trace each outline.

Caterpillar Craft Template Pieces

Cut out those pieces and you’re ready to get to work!

If you’re doing this with several children, you can prepare the body pieces beforehand. Then students can simply assemble the craft on their own.

How to Make the Paper Plate Life Cycle Craft

This butterfly life cycle craft project features four stages: egg, chrysalis, caterpillar, butterfly.

Start by assembling the egg stage.

Egg Stage Life Cycle Craft

Glue the leaves onto the branch piece. Then glue the three “eggs” on top.

Chrysalis Life Stage Craft

Now, move on to the chrysalis. Glue the chrysalis pod onto the lower branch, then attach the rounded corner on the left side.

If you like, you can use a marker to add ribbed lines along the right side.

Making a Paper Caterpillar

Now it’s time to assemble the caterpillar!

Start by gluing the antennae and legs onto the body pieces.

How to Make a Paper Caterpillar

Then use glue to attach the body pieces together and form the caterpillar.

Simple Caterpillar Craft for Kids

Add a happy face with a marker.

Butterfly Craft Paper Template Pieces

We can finally make the butterfly!

Glue the wing sections onto the wing template. Then glue the body section in the center of the wing template.

Add a happy face to the butterfly.

Butterfly Life Cycle Stages Craft

Once you’ve assembled all four life cycle stages, it’s time to place them in the right order.

Assembling the Butterfly Life Cycle Craft

Start by cutting out a piece of construction paper to fit inside the paper plate.

This is a good point to talk with students and ask:

  • Which stage is the first in the butterfly life cycle?
  • After that, which stage comes next?
Simple Butterfly Life Cycle Craft for Kids

Proceed through the entire cycle and, once students have identified the correct order, have them glue the stages onto the plate.

Butterfly Life Cycle Paper Plate Craft

And we’re done!

Paper Plate Butterfly Life Cycle Craft for Kids

It’s a craft, a science project, and a fine motor skill strengthener – all in one!

Get the printable project instructions below.

Paper Plate Butterfly Life Cycle Craft for Kids

Paper Plate Butterfly Life Cycle Craft

Learn about how butterflies grow from egg to adult with this fun paper plate butterfly life cycle craft!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Active Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Difficulty Easy

Materials

  • Printer paper
  • Construction paper
  • Washable markers
  • Pencil
  • Craft glue
  • Paper plate

Tools

  • Printer (with ink)
  • Child-safe scissors

Instructions

  1. Start by printing out the Printable Butterfly Life Cycle Craft Template.
  2. Cut out the template pieces.
  3. Trace the pieces onto construction paper.
  4. Cut out the construction paper pieces.
  5. Assemble the egg stage: Glue the leaves onto the first branch piece. Add the eggs on the leaf.
  6. Assemble the chrysalis stage: Glue the chrysalis pod onto the second branch piece. Add the rounded section to the left side.
  7. Assemble the caterpillar stage: Glue the antennae and legs onto the body circles. Glue the body circles together to form the caterpillar. Use a marker to draw a happy face.
  8. Assemble the butterfly stage: Glue the wing sections onto the wing template. Glue the body section in the center of the wing template. Use a marker to draw a happy face.
  9. Cut out a piece of construction paper to fit the center of the paper plate. Glue it down.
  10. Add the life cycle stages to the paper plate in the following order: butterfly at the top, then egg stage on the right side, caterpillar on the bottom, and chrysalis on the left side.

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Easy Coffee Filter Frog Craft for Kids

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Springtime is here and before long we’ll be seeing lots of frogs hopping around!

Frogs are a fun early learning theme for preschool and kindergarten. So if you’re looking for a simple frog art project, this coffee filter frog craft is a perfect fit!

Easy Coffee Filter Frog Craft for Kids

You’ll only need a few crafting supplies to make this.

And there’s a free printable template you can grab too!

Easy Frog Craft for Kids to Make

Read on to get the full project details.

Want to learn more about frogs? Take a look at our simple frog unit for more ways to teach early learners about these amphibians!

Gather up a few basic craft supplies and make this easy coffee filter frog craft for kids!

Easy Coffee Filter Frog Craft for Kids

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Making a Simple Coffee Filter Frog

After you print the craft template, choose either the blackline or color version to use.

Coffee Filter Frog Craft Printable Template

If you want your students to color the frog pieces for themselves, use the blackline version and hand out crayons or colored pencils.

If you’re short on time or working with very young children, the color version saves you a step.

How to Make a Simple Frog Craft for Kids

Once you’ve cut out your template pieces, it’s time to get started!

Easy Paper Frog Kids Craft

Color the white basket coffee filter green.

Lay the filter in the center of the piece of construction paper, but don’t glue it down yet.

Simple Frog Craft to Make with Kids

Place the frog feet on either side underneath the bottom edge of the coffee filter. Glue them down.

Then place the frog legs on either side underneath the side of the coffee filter. Glue them down.

You want them to appear behind the frog’s body (the coffee filter).

How to Make a Simple Frog Craft

Once you have the feet and legs glued in place, lay the coffee filter on top of both and glue it down.

Glue the eyes onto the top edge of the filter.

Cute Coffee Filter Frog Craft for Kids

Now – just use a marker to add a big smile and you’re done!

Making a Simple Coffee Filter Frog Craft

You can also add a few cattails or lily pads, if you like.

Simple Paper Frog Craft for Kids

Watch me make this coffee filter frog craft in the video below!

Get a printable copy of the coffee filter frog craft instructions below!

Easy Coffee Filter Frog Craft for Kids

Simple Paper Frog Craft for Kids

Make this easy coffee filter frog craft with early learners as part of a spring or pond unit!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Active Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Difficulty Easy

Materials

  • Printer paper
  • Crayons or colored pencils
  • White basket coffee filter
  • Construction paper
  • Glue stick
  • Washable markers
  • Printable Coffee Filter Frog Craft Template (available in blackline and color)

Tools

  • Printer (with ink)
  • Child-safe scissors

Instructions

  1. Begin by printing the Coffee Filter Frog Craft Template (available in blackline or color).
  2. If using the blackline version, have students color in the pieces with crayons or colored pencils.
  3. Use child-safe scissors to cut out the template pieces.
  4. Color the coffee filter green and lay it onto the center of a piece of construction paper. (Do not glue it down yet.)
  5. Place the frog feet pieces underneath the bottom edge of the coffee filter. Glue them in place.
  6. Place the frog legs on either side underneath the side edges of the coffee filter. Glue them in place.
  7. Lay the coffee filter on top of the feet and legs and glue it down to form the frog's body.
  8. Place the frog's eyes on the top edge of the coffee filter. Glue them in place.
  9. Use a marker to draw a big smile on the frog's face.
  10. Add any other decorations to the background with markers or crayons.

Notes

  • Let students add their own ideas to this craft by using different colors or adding unique facial expressions.
  • If you're making this craft as a class project for parent night, add a speech bubble for kids to fill in with their own lines they might have the frog say.

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Make this easy toilet paper roll chick craft with kids this spring!

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Chick Craft for Kids

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The air is still cold, but spring is right around the corner!

Before we know it, we’ll be seeing birds migrate back. And it won’t be long after that before we hear the chirps of baby birds.

Which is why I wanted to share this simple spring animal craft – a toilet paper roll chick craft for kids to make!

Simple Toilet Paper Roll Chick Craft

This is a super easy spring kids’ craft that only takes a few supplies you already have.

Always a plus in my book.

It would make an excellent addition to a spring unit or a farm unit (in either spring or fall) as well!

Making a Toilet Paper Roll Chick Craft

Read on to get the instructions and the free printable craft template.

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Make this easy toilet paper roll chick craft with kids this spring!

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Chick Craft for Kids

To make this toilet paper roll chick craft, you’ll need the following: (Affiliate links are listed below. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

How to Make a Toilet Roll Chick Craft

Once you’ve printed out the color or the black/white chick craft template, use scissors to cut out each piece.

Easy Toilet Roll Baby Chick for KIds to Make

You’ll notice that there are eyes included on the template. So you can cut those out and simply glue them on the finished chick.

Or you can use wiggly eyes instead.

How to Make a Toilet Paper Roll Chick Craft

Now that you have all of the craft template pieces cut out, you can trace them onto craft paper. Then cut them out and you’re ready to get started!

Making a Paper Baby Chick Craft with Kids

Begin by gluing the beak and chest pieces onto the center of the body piece.

You’ll want to glue the chest on first, then add the beak so that it overlaps.

How to Make a Baby Chick Craft

Fold each of the wing’s flat edges up. They’ll be used to attach the wings onto each side of the chick’s body.

Easy Paper Baby Chick Craft for Kids

Wrap the body piece around the empty toilet paper roll and secure it with glue in the back.

Then glue the flat wing edges against each side of the body so that one wing is on the left and the other on the right.

We’re almost done!

Making a Paper Roll Chick

Attach the “comb” (the crest at the top) by gluing it inside the top of the toilet paper roll.

Easy Paper Roll Baby Chick Craft

Then add the wiggly eyes! Or you can add the eye template pieces if you cut those out instead.

How to Make a Baby Chick Out of a Toilet Paper Roll

Ta-da! We’re finished!

How to Make a Toilet Roll Baby Chick Craft

If you decide to use the black and white version of the template, kids can color each piece before they put the chick together.

This is a perfect spring craft for parents’ night! Your class can make an entire brood of chicks!

See the printable instructions for this toilet paper roll chick craft below.

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Chick Craft for Kids

Easy Toilet Roll Baby Chick for KIds to Make

Make up this simple toilet paper roll chick craft for a spring or farm animal craft with young learners!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Difficulty Easy

Materials

  • Toilet paper roll
  • Empty toilet paper roll
  • Colored craft paper
  • Craft glue
  • Washable markers (optional)
  • Wiggly eyes (optional)
  • Printable Toilet Paper Roll Chick Template (color)
  • Printable Toilet Paper Roll Chick Template (black/white)
  • Printer paper

Tools

  • Child-safe scissors
  • Printer (with ink)

Instructions

  1. Print out each the color chick craft template or the black and white chick craft template.
  2. Cut out each template piece using scissors. (If you are using the black and white template, you may want to color the pieces before cutting them out.)
  3. Trace each template piece onto colored craft paper and cut them out.
  4. Glue the chest onto the center of the body piece.
  5. Glue the beak so that it directly overlaps the chest.
  6. Wrap the body piece around the empty toilet paper roll and glue the edges down in the back.
  7. Fold the flat edge of each wing piece at a right angle.
  8. Attach each wing to the left and right side of the body by gluing the folded edges to the body.
  9. Glue the crest inside the top of the paper roll.
  10. Add wiggly eyes or glue the eye templates onto the face.
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Easy Toilet Paper Roll Ladybug Craft for Kids

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I’ll be honest.

I’m not the biggest fan of insects.

And I live in the South, where every spring and summer is basically an insect family reunion, so those months are a little bit of a struggle for me.

But I do like ladybugs. They’re so adorable that I’ll even pick them up to show the kids.

So I wanted to share a super cute (and easy!) toilet paper roll ladybug craft that will be perfect for a spring or insect unit with early learners!

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Ladybug Craft

This project only requires a few crafting supplies that you likely already have.

And it’s so cute too!

How to Make a Ladybug with a Paper Roll

Keep reading to get the full instructions and the printable template.

And, for more spring learning ideas in early grades, take a look at our All About Flowers Early Elementary Unit!

Make a fun spring animal craft with this easy toilet paper roll ladybug craft with wings that move!

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Ladybug Craft for Kids

This simple ladybug is a great spring craft for kids to make.

You can walk students through each step and let them add their own ideas as they go along.

They’d be perfect for a spring class display or for parent night!

Paper Roll Ladybug Craft

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Making a Toilet Paper Roll Ladybug Craft

Once you’ve printed the template, you can get started by tracing the pieces onto construction paper.

If you plan to cut the pieces out yourself, regular scissors will do. But if you want your students to complete that step, be sure to use child-safe scissors.

A note: If you use the blackline template, you can have your students color the pieces in too!

How to Make a Paper Roll Ladybug

Now we’re ready to get started.

How to Make a Toilet Paper Roll Ladybug

Begin by wrapping the black body piece around the empty toilet roll.

Use glue to secure the ends.

Making a Toilet Roll Ladybug

Take a sharpened pencil or the point of a pair of scissors and make a small hole about 1/3 of the way from the top of the toilet roll.

This step should only be completed by an adult.

You may want to prepare the rolls to this step in advance before you have the kids get involved.

Easy Toilet Roll Ladybug Craft for Kids

Cut a piece of plastic wire and bend it into a narrow semi-circle. You’ll use this to attach the bug’s “wings”.

Lay the two wing pieces on top of each other so that the points of the wings overlap.

Easy Toilet Roll Insect Craft

Press the open ends of the wire together to close the loop.

Then poke both ends through the overlapping wings.

Making a Paper Roll Ladybug

Use glue to attach the ladybug’s spots to both of the wings.

How to Make a Ladybug from a Toilet Paper Roll

Now it’s time to attach the wings!

Press the closed wire loop through the hole in the toilet roll. The wings should appear on top.

Toilet Paper Roll Ladybug Craft for Kids

Use glue to attach the antenna inside the front edge of the toilet roll.

You’ll want them to appear towards the front.

Smiling Ladybug Craft with a Toilet Paper Roll

All that’s left to do now is to add the face!

The templates include paper eyes, so you can have students use those. Or you can stick a pair of wiggly eyes on instead.

Simple Paper Roll Ladybug for Kids

Then cut out a small smile.

Glue it on and we’re all done!

Making a Simple Ladybug from a Paper Roll

Ta-da! Let students make their bugs fly by moving the wings out and in.

See the printable toilet paper roll ladybug craft project instructions below!

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Ladybug Craft for Kids

Easy Paper Roll Ladybug Craft

Make up a quick spring animal craft with this fun toilet paper roll ladybug craft! The wings actually move!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Difficulty Easy

Materials

  • Empty toilet paper roll
  • Construction paper
  • Printer paper
  • Wiggly eyes
  • Plastic wire

Tools

  • Printer
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick

Instructions

  1. Start by printing the Blackline Ladybug Craft Template or the Color Ladybug Craft Template. (If you use the blackline version, have students color the pieces before proceeding.)
  2. Trace the template pieces onto construction paper and cut them out.
  3. Wrap the body piece around the empty toilet paper roll. Use glue to secure the ends.
  4. Use a sharp point to poke a hole in the top 1/3 of the toilet paper roll. (Only adults should complete this step.)
  5. Cut a piece of plastic wire and bend it into a narrow semicircle.
  6. Overlap the ladybug's wings and poke a small hole through both of them.
  7. Press the open ends of the wire together and push the closed ends through the hole in both wings.
  8. Glue the ladybug's spots onto each of the wings.
  9. Press the closed end of the wire (with the wings) through the hole in the paper roll. The wings should appear on the front.
  10. Glue the antenna onto the inside front edge of the paper roll.
  11. Add wiggly eyes.
  12. Cut out a small smile and glue it under the eyes.

Notes

Make an entire family of ladybugs! Try letting students choose different colors or make different facial expressions.

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Make the most of your recyclables with this list of fun recycled crafts for kids to create!

Over 25 Easy Recycled Craft Ideas for Kids to Make

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We all want to do what we can to make our planet safer for future generations.

And one of the easiest things we can do now is to recycle materials we no longer need. Every time we reuse something, we save it from the landfill for a bit longer.

And that’s always a good thing.

Today I’m sharing over 25 easy recycled craft ideas for kids to make!

Over 25 Recycled Crafts for Kids

These are fantastic for in-class projects or parents who want to make crafts with their kids at home!

And they all make use of materials that can be reused, so they’re a wonderful introduction to the idea of recycling and repurposing too.

Read on to see the full list.

And be sure to take a look at our Coffee Filter Earth Craft if you’re looking for more Earth Day ideas!

Make the most of your recyclables with this list of fun recycled crafts for kids to create!

What You Need to Try These Easy Recycled Craft Ideas for Kids

Most of these crafts use materials you likely already have, such as paper towel and tissue paper rolls.

Here are some other recycled materials that are good for making recycled crafts:

  • Empty plastic bottles
  • Cardboard (whole or scrap)
  • Compact discs
  • Shoeboxes

In most cases, as long as the recycled material is clean, you can use it as a base for a craft project.

Fun Recycled Crafts for Kids to Make

How to Use Recycled Craft Ideas with Students

Many of these recycled crafts feature animals, so they’d make a great project for a science unit such as zoo animals, the forest, or winter.

You can also use any of these as a craft project for an Earth Day or a recycling unit. Invite your students to save recyclables from home and bring them in to participate!

Recycled Crafts Books for Kids

Would you like even more ways to make use of recycled materials with young learners?

Here are a few books with plenty of kids’ crafts that use recyclables too! (Affiliate links are listed below. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

Get a look at the full list of easy recycled crafts below!

Over 25 Easy Recycled Craft Ideas for Kids to Make

Try some of these easy recycled craft ideas for kids to make! There are crafts here that work for all seasons and for kids of all ages!

1

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Ladybug Craft for Kids

Make up a quick spring animal craft with this fun toilet paper roll ladybug craft! The wings actually move!

2

Watercolor & Recycled Newspaper Flower Craft

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Gather up pieces of newspaper and watercolor paints to create these paper flowers!

3

DIY Recycled Plastic Bottle Poppy Craft

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Turn bottles into flowers with this plastic bottle poppy craft!

4

Earth Day Recyclable Necklace Craft

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This earth-themed necklace craft is perfect for Earth Day!

5

Kids Craft: Recycled Tin Can Windsocks

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Hang these recycled tin can windsocks on the front porch!

6

Recycled Bubble Wrap Tree Craft

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Use the bubble wrap from your packages to make this tree craft!

7

Easy Fall Snow Globe Craft for Kids

Have an old baby food jar lying around? Turn it into a fall snow globe!

8

Moving Windmill Recycled Craft

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Use plastic cups to make these windmills that actually turn!

9

Easy Paper Bag Fox Craft for Kids

Make a paper bag fox (and forest friends)!

10

Recycled Cardboard Rainbow Craft

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Use old cardboard to make a recycled rainbow!

11

Easy Paper Roll Rocket Craft for Kids

Make a set of rockets out of paper towel rolls!

12

Recycled CD Flamingo Kids Craft

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Use an old CD to create a flamingo with kids!

13

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Snowman Craft for Kids

Empty paper rolls make perfect winter snowmen (and snowwomen)!

14

Recycled Apple Craft

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Make a simple apple craft with cardboard and paint!

15

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Fox Craft for Kids

Make an adorable fox out of an empty toilet paper roll!

16

Weaving for Kids- a Recycled Plastic Bottle Craft

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Ever heard of t-shirt yarn? Cut up a few old shirts to make this yarn-woven craft!

17

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Owl Craft for Kids

Use old toilet paper rolls to make a family of cute owls!

18

Colorful Butterfly Craft

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Magazine pages make perfect butterfly wings in this recycled craft!

19

Easy Lion Toilet Paper Roll Craft for Kids

This toilet paper roll lion craft is so cute for a zoo unit!

20

Farm Shoebox Diorama Craft

Head down to the farm with this easy shoebox farm diorama!

21

Engineering 201: DIY Recycled Suspension Bridge

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Take spare cardboard and turn it into a STEM activity with this recycled suspension bridge project!

22

Easy Toilet Roll Butterfly Craft for Kids

Colorful coffee filters and empty paper rolls are all you need for these cute butterflies!

23

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Chick Craft for Kids

Make up this simple toilet paper roll chick craft for a spring or farm animal craft with young learners!

24

Bumble Bee Craft for Kids Using Recycled Materials

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Make adorable bumblebees with just a few recycled materials!

25

Super Cute Printable Farm Paper Bag Puppets

Make a set of barnyard animals from brown paper bags!

26

Beach Shoebox Diorama Craft

Take a trip to the beach with this easy recycled shoebox beach diorama craft!

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Get some early math practice with little ones and make this simple shape train craft!

Easy Shape Train Craft for Kids

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Shapes are one of my very favorite concepts to cover with preschoolers and kindergarteners.

They’re all around us, so it’s fun to show students the circle in the clock on the wall or the square in the window.

Transportation is another of my favorite themes for preschool.

Which makes this easy shape train craft a perfect way to teach both at the same time!

Easy Shape Train Craft for Kids

If you’re looking for a simple, hands-on way to talk about shapes or transportation, this is it!

It’s simple enough for young learners to complete on their own.

But it also provides a good way to talk about real world math with students, even in preschool.

Simple Shape Train Craft for Kids

Get the full instructions and the printable template below!

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Get some early math practice with little ones and make this simple shape train craft!

Easy Shape Train Craft for Kids

This simple shape craft is a perfect low-prep activity for a shape or transportation unit with preschoolers or kindergarteners.

Once you’ve cut out the template pieces, students can assemble the craft with just a few directions.

Making a Math Craft with Kids

To make this easy shape train craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

Easy Shape Train Craft Supplies

Get started by printing the craft template.

Then use a pencil to trace the shape pieces onto colored construction paper and cut them out.

Making a Shape Train Craft

I find it best to use different colors for each piece. That way, it’s easy to point out each geometric shape without confusing the students.

The finished project includes three rectangles, one triangle, two squares, and two circles.

How to Make a Shape Train Math Craft

Now it’s time to assemble our train!

How to Make a Shape Transportation Craft

Use a piece of construction paper as your background.

Start by gluing the large rectangle down towards the right edge of the paper.

How to Make a Train Out of Shapes

Glue the triangle on the left side of the rectangle. The two pieces should touch.

Make sure students rotate the triangle so that the longest edge is facing up and out. This will be the front of the train.

Making a Paper Train Craft with Kids

Complete the body by adding the thinner rectangle vertically along the right side of the large rectangle.

Place it so that it covers the right edge of the large rectangle. This will form the back of the train.

How to Build a Train Out of Shapes

The two circles go in the bottom center of the train, forming the wheels.

An easy way to direct students is to have them glue the circles on the bottom of the large rectangle only.

Making a Simple Shape Train Math Craft with Kids

Add the final small rectangle by gluing it onto the top of the thin vertical rectangle.

Make a Train Out of Shapes

Add the two squares (windows) by gluing them towards the top of the center rectangle.

If you like, you can have students draw perpendicular lines to form windowpanes.

Finished Shape Train Craft

And we’re all finished!

Shape Train Math Craft for Kids

These would make an excellent class project for parents’ night!

Let the students try different colors of paper and add their own touches afterwards: a plume of smoke coming from the smokestack, a conductor in the window, tracks under the train – whatever they can think of!

See the full project directions below!

Easy Shape Train Craft for Kids

Shape Train Math Craft for Kids

This simple shape train craft is a perfect way to teach early learners about geometry and transportation. Plus, they'll get some fine motor skills practice too!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Difficulty Easy

Materials

  • Construction paper
  • Pencil
  • Printer paper

Tools

  • Printer
  • Ruler
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Glue stick

Instructions

  1. Print the shape train craft template.
  2. Cut out the template pieces and then use a pencil to trace each shape onto colored construction paper.
  3. Cut out the paper pieces.
  4. Glue the large rectangle down onto a piece of white construction paper.
  5. Glue the triangle onto the front of the rectangle, forming the front of the train.
  6. Glue the thin rectangle vertically along the back edge of the large rectangle, forming the back of the train.
  7. Glue the small thin rectangle horiztonally along the top edge of the thin rectangle.
  8. Glue the two circles onto the bottom of the large rectangle, forming the wheels.
  9. Glue the two squares onto the top section of the large rectangle, forming the windows.

Notes

  • Encourage your students to add details, such as: tracks under the train, smoke coming from the smokestack, a railroad crossing sign, or a conductor in the window.
  • Have students use different colors for each train and make a group of trains for a class display.
  • Talk about each shape before adding it to the picture. Ask students: "What shape is this?" or "How many sides does this shape have?"
  • For shapes that are similar, such as the rectangles, talk about how each one is different. Ask: "How is this rectangle different from that rectangle?" Encourage students to examine the differences in height, width, and orientation.
  • If you need to save time, print the template pieces and cut out shapes ahead of time. Then students can simply assemble the craft as you provide instructions.

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Make this fun and easy toilet paper roll snowman craft with little ones!

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Snowman Craft for Kids

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Who doesn’t love an easy toilet paper roll craft?

They’re always fun and simple for kids to make. And we already have most of the supplies, so we’re ahead of the game.

If you’re looking for a simple winter craft to share with kids, this easy toilet paper roll snowman craft is just perfect!

Fun Toilet Paper Roll Snowman Craft

There’s a printable template that makes this snowman craft a snap! And it’s simple enough for young learners to make too.

Easy Paper Roll Snowman Craft

Read on to get the full project instructions and a link to the template.

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Make this fun and easy toilet paper roll snowman craft with little ones!

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Snowman Craft for Kids

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Printable Toilet Paper Roll Snowman Craft Template

To get started, download the printable Snowman Craft Template.

You’ll see the project instructions inside, along with two versions of the craft.

Easy Color Paper Roll Snowman Craft Template

There’s a blackline version for students to color themselves and a color version, if you’d like to skip the coloring step.

Toilet Roll Snowman Craft Template

Each of the template pieces is clearly marked, so you’ll know which part to add at each step of the project.

Using a Paper Roll Snowman Template

Once students have colored and cut out the template pieces, it’s time to get to crafting!

How to Make a Toilet Paper Roll Snowman Craft

A tip here: If you’re making this project with a group of young learners, you might use the color template pieces. Cut them out in advance and have them ready to go.

That way, students can get to work immediately. This is especially useful if you’re short on time.

Paper Roll Snowman Craft Supplies

The first step is to glue the background around the toilet paper roll. Simply wrap it around and use glue to seal the ends closed.

Putting a Paper Snowman Together with Kids

Now we’ll put our snowman together.

Place the head at the top of the body and glue the pieces to form the snowman.

Assembling a Paper Roll Snowman

Now it’s time to add our clothing!

Glue the hatband onto the lower section of the hat and glue it onto the top of the head. Then glue the scarf onto the “neck” of the snowman.

I just used the place where the two body pieces meet as a guide.

Drawing a Snowman Face

Glue the carrot nose onto the center of the head. Then use a pen or marker to draw eyes and a smile.

I decided to make my snowman a “snow-woman” by drawing closed eyes with lashes and adding rosy cheeks, but students can really draw any kind of facial features they want.

Toilet Roll Snowman Craft for Kids to Make

Glue the snowman’s body onto the front of the wrapped toilet paper roll. Then flip it over, so that the back is facing up.

Glue each of the arms onto the back of the toilet paper roll. Try to glue just the very ends, so that the arms stick out on the sides.

Simple Toilet Paper Roll Snowman Craft

Like so!

Making Toilet Paper Roll Snowman Crafts with Kids

You can even use different clothing colors and faces to make a snowman family!

Making a Toilet Paper Roll Snowman

See this toilet paper roll snowman craft in action below!

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Make this easy paper snowflake craft with the kids this winter!

Easy Paper Snowflake Craft for Kids

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Making paper snowflakes is one of the winter craft projects I remember the most as a child.

My classmates and I would see who could make the most complicated design. Then we’d fold in half, cut it out, and open it up. Sometimes we’d try cutting out phrases or faces.

And the teacher would hang them on the window afterwards. Good times.

Easy Paper Snowflake Craft for Kids

If you’re looking to make a traditional paper snowflake craft with kids this winter, this colorful one with a printable template is a neat twist!

Kids Paper Snowflake Craft

These are simple to make too. And there are three different template designs to choose from!

Read on to grab the printable template and to read the full instructions.

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Make this easy paper snowflake craft with the kids this winter!

Easy Paper Snowflake Craft for Kids

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How to Make a Paper Snowflake

You’ll start with a square-sized piece of white printer paper.

You could also use coffee filters, craft paper, or drawing paper.

Colorful Paper Snowflake Craft for Kids

Then you’ll download the printable paper snowflake craft template.

On the template, there are three different designs: in a large size and a small size.

How to Make Paper Snowflakes with Kids

The templates are optional, so if you have a design in mind, you may not need them.

But if you’re making this for the first time with kids, the templates can help them make a snowflake design.

How to Make a Paper Snowflake Craft

To get started, fold the square of white paper in half diagonally.

The corners should be lined up so that the paper forms a triangle.

Folding a Paper Snowflake Craft

Next, fold the triangle in half. Now you should have a double-layered smaller triangle.

What we’re doing is folding the paper into four layers. This way, we only have to cut the snowflake design once to create all four sides.

Making a Paper Snowflake with Kids

Now, print the snowflake template and choose which design (and size) you’d like to use.

Use a pencil to trace the chosen design onto one side of the folded paper triangle.

Tracing the Paper Snowflake Template

Let kids use child-safe scissors to cut along the tracing lines.

For the circle in the center, it’s easiest to use a hole punch.

How to Cut a Paper Snowflake

Now, help them unfold the triangle. They’ll see a finished snowflake!

Making a Paper Snowflake Craft

All that’s left to do now is to glue the finished snowflakes onto the squares of colored cardstock.

Simple Paper Snowflakes for Kids to Make

These are adorable for hanging from a garland!

Making an Easy Paper Snowflake Craft

They’d also make sweet cards to send to family members and friends.

Simply fold a separate piece of cardstock in half. Write a thoughtful note inside and glue the paper snowflake craft on the front!

Simple Paper Snowflake Craft

However you decide to use them, these simple snowflake crafts are fun for kids to craft during winter!

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This fun 3D cereal box polar bear craft is an awesome winter art project for kids to make!

3D Polar Bear Cereal Box Craft for Kids

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Polar bears are one of the first animals that come to mind when I think of winter.

They’re wild, of course, but they look so cuddly and adorable. They’re a perfect theme for early grades.

And they also make a great topic for winter crafts.

Which is why this 3D cereal box polar bear craft is so much fun to make with kids!

Fun 3D Cereal Box Polar Bear Craft

This winter diorama craft looks complicated, but it’s really not.

Even better, you only need a few supplies (which you probably already have) to make it!

3D Winter Diorama Craft for Kids

Read on to get the full project instructions and to grab the free printable template.

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This fun 3D cereal box polar bear craft is an awesome winter art project for kids to make!

3D Cereal box Polar Bear Craft Supplies

You’ll only need a few basic supplies to make this craft.

But, if you’re making it along with younger children, you’ll want to do some of the prepping and cutting work in advance.

That way, they can avoid any possible injuries and it won’t take as long to finish the project.

Fun Winter Cereal Box Craft for Kids

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Cereal Box Polar Bear Craft Supplies

If you’re prepping the printable templates and the cereal box in advance, you can use regular scissors.

But if the kids are doing the cutting part, be sure to use child-safe scissors to keep their little fingers protected.

Start by opening the flaps of the cereal box and laying the entire box flat on a surface.

Cut off the top and bottom flaps so that only the sides of the box are left. Make sure they remain attached as one piece.

How to Make a Cereal Box Polar Bear Craft

You’ll use a pencil and a ruler to outline a rectangle on one of the box panels.

Be sure to mark on the inside of the box so you can see the lines.

You’ll also need to download the printable Polar Bear Craft Templates.

Cut out all of the template pieces and trace them onto craft paper. Then cut them out.

Polar Bear Craft Template

In this project, wintery colors, such as light blue, dark blue, and white are used for the background.

But the choice of colors is totally up to you.

Now we’re ready to get started!

How to Make a 3D Cereal Box Polar Bear Craft

Now that your cereal box is prepped, it’s time to cut out the “window” that you’ll see the winter scene through.

For the most exact lines, use a craft knife to cut out the rectangle. (Be sure to do this away from children.)

Fun Polar Bear Craft for Kids

But you can also use scissors to poke a hole in the center of the rectangle.

Then just cut towards the lines and follow them around to make the rectangular window.

3D Polar Bear Craft for Kids

Glue a piece of light blue paper onto the back of the “window”. It should cover the back panel completely. Trim off any excess.

Fold the sides of the box back together to form a hollow rectangle. Glue the sides closed.

How to Make a Box Polar Bear Craft

Time to start using our template pieces!

All of the scene templates have folding lines at the bottom. Fold each one on those lines to ensure they stand up.

Glue the mountain pieces (numbered as 1) onto the back panel of the box. You want them to overlap slightly at the bottom.

Paper Polar Bear Craft for Winter

Now, glue the snow piles (numbered on the template as 2) in front of the mountains.

Leave space behind them to add more elements to the scene.

Making a Polar Bear Winter Scene Craft

Add the frost-covered trees (numbered as 3) behind the snow piles but in front of the mountains.

Space them out to be seen between the piles of snow and glue them down.

Then glue the long snowbank (numbered as 4) down in front of the snow piles.

Add the last two snow piles (numbered as 6) on either side of the front of the box window.

Making a Paper Polar Bear with Kids

Time to add the polar bear!

Cut out the polar bear and scarf from the template sheet. Use markers to outline the bear and to add ears and a face.

Color in the scarf too! Then glue it onto the polar bear’s neck.

Assembling a Cereal Box Polar Bear Craft

Finally, glue the polar bear in front so that it stands on the long snowbank in front of the winter scene.

Polar Bear Cereal Box Craft for Kids

And our 3D cereal box polar bear craft is done!

3D Winter Cereal Box Craft Kids Can Make

These would make excellent art projects for parent night, winter camps, and take-home crafts!

3D Winter Scene Craft

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This easy penguin family paper plate craft is such a cute winter craft to make with kids!

Easy Penguin Family Paper Plate Craft

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Are you looking for a simple, cute winter craft for young ones?

This easy penguin family paper plate craft is just perfect!

This adorable winter paper plate craft works well with themes about winter, the Arctic, penguins, and family!

Easy Penguin Family Paper Plate Craft

You won’t need any special supplies to make this craft. But there are several steps involved.

So, if you’re working with young learners, doing some of the prep in advance will make this activity much more enjoyable for them.

Cute Paper Penguin Family Craft

Read on to get the full instructions and printable penguin family template you’ll need!

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This easy penguin family paper plate craft is such a cute winter craft to make with kids!

Penguin Family Paper Plate Craft for Kids

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Penguin Family Paper Plate Craft for Kids

To begin, download and print the Penguin Family Craft Template in the supply list.

You can choose either a blackline version or a color version. If you print the blackline version, be sure to let kids color in the penguin and clothing.

Winter Paper Penguin Family Craft

After you’ve printed the template, use scissors to cut out the pieces. Then trace the pieces onto cardstock and colored craft paper.

Penguin Paper Craft Template Pieces

Cut those out and you’re ready to get started!

A note: If you’re making this craft with young children, it’s a good idea to have the template pieces cut out and ready to go.

That way, the kids can simply assemble the penguin family and complete the craft in a few minutes.

How to Make a Penguin Family Paper Plate Craft

Start by making each individual penguin. These pictures are for the baby penguin, but the steps are the same for each member of the penguin family.

Use a glue stick to attach the white penguin face and chest to the gray penguin body.

Then glue the head behind the face and add the arms on either side.

Making a Penguin Paper Craft

You’ll complete the body by gluing the feet at the bottom.

You may want to use a marker to outline each of the feet.

Penguin Paper Craft

Now – just attach the nose on the lower part of the face. Be sure to glue the point facing downward.

Easy Penguin Paper Craft

Add some wiggle eyes!

Winter Penguin Paper Craft

And then dress the penguin up with the hat and scarf!

If you want, you can add stripes to the hat and scarf with a marker as well.

Penguin Family Paper Craft

Complete the family by making the parent penguins as well!

How to Make a Penguin Family Paper Plate Craft

Now it’s time to make a background for our paper plate scene.

Just cut out a circle of blue paper that will fit inside the plate’s center. Glue it onto the plate.

Cut out some trees from green paper and add snow caps to a couple of them. Glue them in place.

Making a Penguin Family Paper Plate Craft

Then cut a white “snow” ground shape for the bottom half of the plate. Glue it in place.

Add the penguin family, glue each one down, and you’re all done!

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Easy Polar Bear Paper Bag Puppet

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Looking for a quick and fun winter craft for young kids to make?

This easy polar bear paper bag puppet is a perfect easy winter animal craft you can make with early learners!

It only takes a few basic craft supplies. Even better, it only takes a few minutes to assemble.

Easy Polar Bear Paper Bag Puppet

This would make a wonderful addition to an Arctic or winter theme in a preschool or kindergarten classroom!

DIY Polar Bear Paper Bag Puppet

Read on to see how to make this easy polar bear craft and to grab the free printable template.

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This easy polar bear paper bag puppet is a fun winter craft to make with kids!

What Do You Need to Make a Polar Bear Paper Bag Puppet?

You’ll only need a few items to make this paper bag animal puppet.

Simple Polar Bear Paper Bag Puppet for Kids

And I’m pretty sure you already have most of them in your craft closet.

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Polar Bear Paper Bag Puppet Supplies

Once you’ve download the printable puppet template, print it and cut out the pieces.

Polar Bear Paper Bag Puppet Template Pieces

You can either use the template pieces themselves to make the puppet or trace the pieces onto colored paper.

Then you’d just cut those out and get started.

How to Make a Polar Bear Paper Bag Puppet

To make this polar bear out of paper, start by assembling the pieces.

Use glue to attach the inner ears to the outer ears. Then glue the nose onto the center of the head.

Making a Polar Bear Puppet

Attach the feet at the bottom of the body and the tail on the lower left side of the body.

How to Make a Polar Bear Puppet

Now, glue the ears onto the top corners of the head.

Attach the grey belly by gluing it onto the lower third of the body piece.

Simple Polar Bear Paper Puppet

Time to break out the paper bag!

How to Make a Paper Bag Polar Bear

Turn the bag upside down with the flap facing up. Flip the flap up and glue the body onto the paper bag.

The flap should come down over the top of the body.

Use markers and crayons to add eyes, a nose, and cheeks to the polar bear’s head, if you want.

Fun Polar Bear Craft for Kids

Finally, glue the head onto the bag flap.

And that’s all!

Cute Polar Bear Paper Craft for Kids

Isn’t that a simply adorable polar bear puppet?

Easy Polar Bear Craft for Kids

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Easy Toilet Paper Roll Fox Craft for Kids

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I just adore foxes.

I saw the Disney movie Robin Hood when I was a child more times than I can remember. (You know, the one with the foxes?)

So, when I think of woodland animals, foxes always have a special place in my heart.

Which is why I thought this tissue paper roll fox craft would be a fun fall animal craft to share with kids!

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Fox Craft

Kids of all ages can help to make this easy woodland animal craft. And it goes well with a forest unit too!

Read on to get the full instructions and to pick up the printable template you’ll need.

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This adorable toilet paper roll fox craft is perfect for a woodland animals unit with kids!

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Fox Craft for Kids

To make this toilet paper roll fox craft, you’ll need the following: (Affiliate links are listed below. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

Toilet Paper Roll Fox Craft Supplies

To get started, print either the color or the blackline fox craft printable template.

If you’re using the blackline version, you can print directly on colored craft paper. If you’re using the color version, print on regular printer paper.

Fox Craft Printable Template Pieces

Use scissors to cut out the individual fox craft pieces.

Gather your supplies and you’re ready to get started!

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How to Make a Toilet Paper Roll Fox Craft

To make this paper fox craft for kids, start by wrapping the body piece around the empty toilet paper roll.

Glue the ends down to secure it.

How to Make a Paper Fox Craft

Now, press the center of the top of the toilet paper roll down. Press the corners up to form the fox’s ears.

Easy Fox Craft for Kids

Glue the fox’s chest to the bottom center of the toilet paper roll.

Simple Woodland Animal Craft for Kids

For the eyes, you can use the included eye template pieces.

But if kids find those too small to cut, you can simply use the eye outlines and let them draw the eyes on with markers.

Making a Fox Out of a Toilet Paper Roll

Glue the eyes onto the top of the fox – just under the ears.

How to Make a Kids Fox Craft

Find the point where the eyes meet in the center and glue the fox’s nose there.

Making a Fox Craft for Kids

Now it’s time to add the legs and tail!

Start by gluing the brown feet onto the bottom of the leg pieces. Then glue the tufted tail onto the end of the tail piece.

Making a Paper Fox with Kids

Place one of the fox’s legs on either side of the chest. Glue them in place.

Make sure the brown feet are pointing downward.

Fun Paper Fox Craft to Make with Kids

Finally, use the glue stick to add the tail to the bottom of the fox.

Make sure to glue it on the backside and angle it upward so that the tail points up when seen from the front.

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Animal Craft for Kids

And we’re done!

Making a Toilet Paper Roll Fox Craft

Try a few other colors to make a family of foxes!

Toilet Paper Roll Fox Craft for Fall

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Make a fun and simple fall animal craft with this toilet paper roll owl craft kids can make!

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Owl Craft for Kids

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Making animal crafts during fall is such a fun way to welcome autumn with early learners.

But when you’re working with preschoolers or kindergartners, you don’t usually have much time to get a craft completed.

This toilet paper roll owl craft is just the activity for the job!

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Owl Craft

When my kids were younger, we went to the zoo often. And one of our favorite animals was the Great Horned Owl.

We don’t have owls in our neighborhood, so that was the first time we got to see one in real life. It was gorgeous.

I wanted to hear it hoot, but owls are nocturnal animals, and they spend most of the day sleeping. Oh well.

Fun Paper Owl Craft to Make with Kids

If you make a group of these paper roll owls with your class, though, I’m sure they’ll be happy to supply the hoots!

Read on to see how to make this craft and to get the printable owl craft template.

And, for more fun with owls, take a look at our list of engaging owl books for kids to read!

Make a fun and simple fall animal craft with this toilet paper roll owl craft kids can make!

What Do You Need to Make a Toilet Paper Roll Owl Craft?

What I like about this easy owl craft is that you only need a few supplies.

So you won’t have to find any unusual items or keep a lot of materials on hand to make it.

How to Make a Paper Roll Owl with Kids

Here’s a list of what you’ll need to make the toilet paper roll owl craft. (Affiliate links are listed below. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

Tissue Paper Roll Owl Craft Supplies

Once you’ve printed the paper roll owl craft template, cut out the individual pieces. (Try printing the template on cardstock to make the tracing pieces more durable.)

Trace the pieces onto craft paper and cut them out before beginning the project.

Depending on the age of your students, you may want to cut the pieces out in advance. Older elementary students can cut them out on their own.

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How to Make a Toilet Paper Roll Owl Craft

Start by wrapping the square piece around the toilet paper roll. Make sure the paper wraps all the way around. Use glue to secure it.

Making a Paper Roll Owl

Begin adding the owl’s “feathers”.

Glue the individual feather pieces onto the bottom half of the toilet paper roll.

Easy Tissue Paper Roll Owl Craft

Layer them so that the edges overlap at the sides. After you complete the first row, move down and begin adding the two lower rows.

Paper Roll Owl Craft for Kids

Glue them underneath the first row and continue overlapping the sides to make your owl’s feathers appear layered.

Fun Paper Owl Craft for Kids

Glue the wing pieces onto the owl’s body. Be sure to place one on each side.

How to Make a Paper Roll Owl

Use glue to add the owl’s beak right in the center above the feathers.

Now press the top of the toilet paper roll in the center to form the owl’s ears.

Try to fold the front and back of the roll down, but have the kids form the sides into points.

Cute Toilet Paper Roll Owl Craft

Have students color in the eyes and then glue them at the top of the owl’s face.

Simple Paper Roll Owl Craft

Finished!

Use different colors of craft paper to make an owl family! It would make an adorable display for parent night.

Making Paper Roll Owl Crafts with Kids

If you decide to make this paper owl craft with your students, I’d love to know how they liked it!

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This paper owl craft for kids is a perfect addition to an owl theme for early grades.

And that’s one of the fall preschool themes on our printable Fall Early Learning Activity Calendar!

Easy Fall Themed Activity Calendar for Preschool

This handy printable has 12 different themes for you to use with your students during autumn.

Preschool Fall Themed Calendar for Teachers

Plus, there are web-linked activities you can complete each day of the week with your students!

To get your copy of this free printable fall preschool activity calendar, click the image or the link below to have it sent directly to your inbox!

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Click here to get your free printable

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Make this fun and easy origami pig bookmark craft as a fall art project!

Easy Origami Pig Bookmark Craft for Kids

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Looking for a simple fall-themed paper craft kids can make? This easy origami pig bookmark craft is perfect!

I love corner bookmarks. They’re easy to use and they make adorable little gifts.

The good thing about this one is that kids can make it for themselves – and learn some origami folding skills in the process!

Easy Pig Bookmark Craft for Kids

This would be an adorable craft project for either fall or spring. Especially if you’re working on a farm unit with little ones.

Kids Pig Bookmark Craft

Read on to get the full bookmark craft instructions – and a printable template!

And, for more fun farm animal crafting, take a look at these paper bag farm animal puppets!

Make this fun and easy origami pig bookmark craft as a fall art project!

What Supplies Do You Need to Make an Origami Pig Bookmark?

I’m always partial to crafts that don’t require any special supplies.

And this is another one of those. Yay!

Origami Pig Bookmark Craft for Kids

To make this paper pig origami bookmark craft, you’ll need the following: (Affiliate links are provided. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

Corner Bookmark Craft Supplies

Once you’ve printed out the pig bookmark craft template, use a pencil to trace the individual pieces onto craft paper.

Assembling an Origami Pig Craft

Cut each piece out with scissors.

If you’re working with young kids, have them use child-safe scissors or do this step for them.

Now you’re ready to move on to making the origami bookmark craft!

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How Do You Make an Origami Pig Bookmark Craft?

To get started making this paper corner bookmark, fold a piece of pink origami paper in half diagonally.

Making a Paper Corner Bookmark

Lift up the point of the top half and fold it back to meet the top of the triangle.

You should see the bottom half of the folded paper underneath.

Folding an Origami Pig Craft

Fold the left side of the folded paper downward to meet the point of the bottom half.

Simple Origami Bookmark Craft

Don’t fold the top half back down.

Bring the right side of the triangle down to meet the point of the bottom half of paper.

Folding an Origami Pig

At this point, both the left side and the right side should be folded over and down.

The paper should form a diamond shape.

How to Make a Paper Origami Pig Bookmark

When we folded the top half of the paper upward, we formed a little pocket.

Bring both ends you just folded down up and tuck them underneath that top half, folding them into the pocket.

How to Make a Pig Bookmark for Kids

Use scissors to cut a rounded edge on the bottom half of the folded paper.

Now assemble the template pieces you cut out earlier. Glue the inner ear pieces and the nostrils onto the ears and nose pieces.

Paper Pig Bookmark Craft

Use glue to attach the nose and the ears to the bookmark.

Easy Pig Bookmark for Kids to Make

Finally, add the eyes and use a black marker to color them in.

Done!

Simple Origami Pig Bookmark Craft

You can also change the eyes by drawing them on. Kids might want to try making closed eyes or winking eyes.

Paper Pig Bookmark for Kids

To use the bookmarks, place them on the top or bottom corners of the book you’re reading.

They’ll hold your place for you!

Printable Fall Themed Early Learning Calendar

If you’re planning to add this pig bookmark craft to a fall unit, you might be looking for other early learning fall themes.

This 12-week fall themed activity calendar can help!

Fall Preschool Themed Calendar

It’s got 12 different fall themes, plus a different learning idea for each day of the week.

And – links to the activities too!

Preschool Fall Themed Calendar for Teachers

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You’ll also get our weekly newsletter this Sunday!

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Easy Paper Scarecrow Shape Craft for Kids

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When you’re working on a fall theme with kids, there are so many ideas for cute fall crafts out there.

But it’s always good to try to include an early learning concept or two. That way, you can spend time crafting and practicing a skill kids need in the early years.

This paper scarecrow shape craft does both!

Easy Paper Scarecrow Craft for Kids

Use this simple fall shape craft to practice fine motor skills such as tracing, cutting, and gluing.

Plus, you can use it to identify basic plane shapes as you go along!

Easy Scarecrow Craft for Fall

Read on to get the printable template and to see the full instructions.

And, for more fun with fall shapes, take a look at our Apple Shape Tracing Activity for early learners!

Make this easy paper scarecrow craft with kids during harvest time!

Easy Paper Scarecrow Shape Craft for Kids

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Paper Scarecrow Craft Supplies

Start by printing the scarecrow shape craft template. Then use scissors to cut out all of the shape pieces.

You may want to keep them separated according to the part of the scarecrow to which they belong.

Help your child use a pencil to trace the shape pieces onto colorful craft paper. (Use any colors you like.) Then cut out each piece.

Making a Paper Scarecrow Craft

As you can see, each of the pieces (except for the pants) for this scarecrow shape craft are basic plane shapes.

Take this moment to ask the child to identify as many as they can. Ask: “How many circles do you see? How many ovals? How many rectangles?”, and so on.

Making a Paper Scarecrow with Kids

While you work through the craft, direct your child to the next step by asking: “Can you find the white circle?” “Can you find the blue rectangles?”

This will give you a chance to practice both color and shape recognition while working on the craft together.

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How to Make a Scarecrow Shape Craft with Kids

Now it’s time to get started making the shape scarecrow craft!

Put the shirt together first. Glue the two small rectangles onto the back of each side of the large square. Make sure the sleeves are sticking out.

How to Make a Scarecrow Craft with Kids

Then glue the rectangle onto the front of the bottom of the triangle to form the scarecrow’s hat.

Turn both the shirt and hat pieces over. Now it’s time to make the scarecrow’s head.

Paper Farm Craft for Kids to Make

Glue the triangle nose into the center of the face circle. Make sure the point of the nose is down and at an angle.

Glue the cheek circles on each side of the lower half of the face. You’ll want them to be slightly lower than the triangle nose.

Paper Scarecrow Craft for Kids

The thin yellow rectangles form the scarecrow’s hair. Glue them to the top of the face, dividing them evenly on each side.

Then glue the hat onto the top of the circle so that it rests over the hair.

Fun Paper Harvest Craft for Kids

The shirt piece should still be flipped over.

Use a glue stick to attach the pants onto the bottom edge. Then turn the pants and shirt over.

How to Make a Paper Scarecrow

Glue the small overall circles onto the small rectangles to form the straps of the scarecrow’s overalls.

Glue both of the straps onto the front of the shirt and pants. The scarecrow’s overalls are complete!

Simple Scarecrow Kids Craft

All that’s left now is to add the shoes.

Glue the two small ovals onto the bottom of each of the overall pant legs.

Fall Scarecrow Craft for Kids

Glue the two medium-sized rectangles onto the end of each shirt sleeve to form the scarecrow’s arms.

Finally, use a marker to draw eyes and a smile on the face and you’re done!

Paper Kids Scarecrow Craft

If you like, you can add a small patch to the front of the overalls too.

This scarecrow shape craft is an excellent fall fine motor skill builder! Use it to talk about farms, basic shapes, and to practice following directions with little ones.

Did you like making this easy fall shape craft? See more fun fall activities for kids below!

Use this printable preschool fall activity calendar to plan an entire season of ideas for early learners!
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Add some crafting fun to your farm unit with this fun 3D paper barn craft for kids!

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Add some crafting fun to your farm unit with this fun 3D paper barn craft for kids!

3D Paper Barn Craft for Kids

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I absolutely adore using farms as a theme for early grades. They’re a great way to weave in some favorite kids’ themes – animals, community, occupations, nature – all in one unit!

Any time we do an early learning unit, we try to include at least one craft.

If you’re using a farm unit with early grades this year, this 3D paper barn craft is a cute kid-friendly project to add!

Fun 3D Paper Barn Craft for Kids

This is such a great craft project, because kids can complete it on their own and they get some good fine motor skill practice along the way.

You don’t need any special supplies either, which is always a big help.

Get the full project instructions and the printable template below. Plus, read on to get a free fall themed activity calendar for early learners!

And, for more ways to learn about farms, take a look at our list of fun farm books for kids to read!

Add some crafting fun to your farm unit with this fun 3D paper barn craft for kids!

Easy 3D Paper Barn Craft for Kids Supplies

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The great thing about this farm themed craft is that it’s so simple to make.

Farmhouse Paper Craft for Kids

Kids only need to know how to use scissors, glue, and fold paper to make it!

Since some of the pieces are smaller, you may want to assist in cutting out the small template pieces or making the smaller folds. But children can largely complete this project on their own.

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How to Make a Barn Craft with Kids

After you’ve printed the paper barn printable template, you’ll be ready to get started with your paper barn craft!

Begin by using scissors to cut the template pieces out. Then use a pencil to trace the templates onto colored craft paper.

Paper Barn Craft Template Pieces

Kids can cut those out and then start assembling the barn.

Making a Paper Barn Craft

The template pieces have lines that show where to make creases. Help students follow the guide and make their folds accordingly.

Assembling a Barn Craft with Kids

Spread glue on the end of the barn template marked “1”.

How to Make a Paper Barn

Then fold that piece over to join the other end and press it down to glue the sides together.

Easy Barn Craft for Kids

Use the roof template to make creases along the roof piece.

Simple Paper Barn Craft

Spread glue along the underside of the roof and attach it to the walls of the paper barn craft.

How to Make a Barn Craft for Kids

Now it’s time to add the window and door!

Easy Paper Barn for Kids to Make

Glue the white strip pieces around each side of the door.

Easy Farm Craft for Kids

Go back and add two more strips in an “X” shape to complete the door.

Add four smaller strips around the edge of the window. Use glue to attach all of the strips to the door and window.

How to Make a Barn Out of Paper

Now – add glue to the back of the door and window and attach them to the front of the barn.

Simple Paper Barn for Kids to Make

Glue the end of the chimney to the back of the barn roof at an angle.

Easy Paper Farmhouse Craft

Your 3D paper barn craft is all done!

If you like, you can let kids cut out some green jagged pieces of paper to add shrubs around the barn – as you see in the picture.

Barn Craft to Try with Kids

Fall Themed Preschool Activity Calendar

Want to share even more fall learning ideas with preschoolers?

Pick up this free fall themed activity calendar!

Preschool Fall Themed Calendar for Teachers

It features 12 planned fall early childhood themes (one for each week), along with web-linked activities and ideas to share each day, including the paper barn craft.

There’s a non-linked version you can print out and check off as you complete too!

Fall Themed Ideas for Preschool Students

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This simple paper cone lion craft is a perfect crafting project for little ones!

Easy Paper Cone Lion Craft

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Summer is the perfect time for crafting with kids.

You have plenty of time, in case you need to make a craft store run. The kids are looking for fun things to do.

And, it’s always great when you can share a project that’s not something on a screen of some kind.

This simple paper cone lion craft is a perfect way to spend a little time crafting a fun project with little ones!

Easy Paper Cone Lion Craft for Kids

You probably already have the materials you’ll need to make this lion craft. But if you don’t, you can easily find them at the store.

Of course, if you just want to go to the craft store, I completely understand and will not judge you.

Read on to get the full instructions and the printable template for this paper animal craft.

And, for more crafting fun, take a look at this easy Paper 3-D Dolphin Craft you can make with kids!

This simple paper cone lion craft is a perfect crafting project for little ones!

What Do You Need to Make a Paper Lion Craft?

To make this paper lion craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • Colorful craft paper
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Glue
  • Pencil
  • Markers
  • Printable paper cone lion craft template (available HERE)

To use the printable template, you’ll need access to a printer and printer paper.

Simple Lion Craft for Kids to Make

After you print the template, all you need are child-safe scissors, markers, colored paper, a pencil, and glue!

How to Make a Paper Lion with Kids

Cut out the paper lion craft template pieces.

If you have older children, they can do this part on their own. But, you might want to help younger children perform this step.

Making a Paper Lion with Kids

Use a pencil to trace the template pieces onto colored paper.

On the cone body template piece, you’ll see a triangle shape. Cut that triangular piece out before tracing the shape onto craft paper.

Making a Paper Lion Craft

You can really use any color of paper you like. But if you want to make a traditional lion, use yellow paper for the body and orange paper for the mane and tail.

The inner ears can be traced on pink or light red paper.

How to Make a Paper Lion

Glue the lion’s face onto the center of the mane. Use a marker to draw “paw” lines onto the ends of the two arms.

Draw a cute lion’s face with markers. Glue the pink “ears” onto the yellow ear parts of the lion’s face.

Then glue the tail tuft onto the end of the lion’s tail.

Making a Paper Lion Animal Craft

Roll the paper cone body piece into an upright cone. Use glue or tape to secure the ends in the back.

Use glue to attach the lion’s face onto the top of the front of the cone.

Easy Paper Animal Craft for Kids

Glue the lion’s arms onto the each side of the cone’s front.

Finally, glue the tail onto the lower back of the cone. And you’re done!

Easy Paper Lion Animal Craft for Kids

Get the printable paper lion craft how-to instructions below!

Easy Paper Cone Lion Craft

Simple Lion Craft for Kids to Make

Make this simple and adorable paper cone lion craft with the kids!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Difficulty Easy

Materials

  • Colored craft paper
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Markers
  • Glue
  • Pencil
  • Printable paper cone lion craft template (link available below)

Instructions

  1. Print the paper cone lion craft template. (Link HERE)
  2. Use scissors to cut out the template pieces. On the cone body template piece, cut the triangular shape out.
  3. Use a pencil to trace the template pieces onto colored craft paper.
  4. Cut out the colored lion craft pieces.
  5. Glue the lion's head into the center of the paper mane.
  6. Glue the tail end onto the paper lion's tail.
  7. Use markers to draw the lion's face.
  8. Glue the pink "ears" onto the yellow ears of the lion's head.
  9. Roll the cone template piece into an upright cone. Glue or tape the ends together to secure the cone in place.
  10. Glue the lion's head onto the tip of the cone.
  11. Use markers to draw the "paws" on the ends of the lion's arms.
  12. Glue the arms onto the front of the cone.
  13. Glue the tail to the back of the cone.
Project Type: Paper Crafts / Category: Crafts

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This fun paper pirate ship craft is a perfect activity for a pirate unit!

Fun Paper Pirate Ship Craft for Kids

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Do you have kids or students who are fans of all things pirate? Then this fun paper pirate ship craft for kids is for you!

Pirates have been an object of fascination for centuries. When I was young, I was interested to learn about the adventures of Long John Silver, Blackbeard (Edward Teague), and more.

Fun Paper Pirate Ship Craft for Kids

If you’re covering a pirate unit, this is a perfect pirate craft to add for art time!

Read on to get the printable template and make this pirate ship for kids yourself.

And, for more fun with a pirate theme, keep reading to check out our printable pirate counting to ten puzzles!

This fun paper pirate ship craft is a perfect activity for a pirate unit!

What Supplies Do You Need to Make a Paper Pirate Ship Craft?

To make this paper pirate ship craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

How to Make a Pirate Ship Craft

Start by printing out the pirate ship template. Cut out the individual ship pieces and trace the ship’s parts onto the cardstock.

Cut out all of the cardstock ship parts. Take note of the yellow lines on the ship template pieces. You’ll use those to trace fold lines on the ship sides in a few minutes.

The sails, flag, and mast are made with craft paper, which is thinner than cardstock. Trace those pieces onto colored craft paper and cut them out.

How to Make a Paper Pirate Ship Craft

Now that all the pirate ship craft supplies are ready, we can get to work.

Putting the Pirate Ship Craft Together

If you haven’t traced the yellow fold line onto the ship sides, do that now.

Fold creases along the yellow lines. Use scissors to cut vertical slits along the bottom edge of the ship’s sides – up to the folded crease.

Then spread glue along the folded part of one of the ship’s sides.

How to Assemble a Paper Pirate Ship

Attach the ship’s base by pressing one side onto the folded glue edge of the ship’s side.

Making a Paper Pirate Ship

Repeat this step on the other side.

Fold a crease along the fold line, cut vertical slits up to the fold line, and add glue. Press the other side of the base firmly onto the glue to stick it in place.

How to Make a Pirate Craft

Now, bring the front edges of the ship together.

Spread glue between the two sides at the front edge and press them together to secure the front.

Attach the back piece by folding along the crease line and gluing the folded edges onto the back ends of the ship’s sides.

Easy Pirate Craft for Kids

It’s time to get ready to raise the flag!

Cut out the mast base template and trace it onto cardstock. Trace the fold lines onto the cardstock and fold creases along the lines.

Make a small hole in the center of the mast base.

Spread glue along the folded ends and press the ends down in the center of the pirate ship’s base. Keep the center raised.

Paper Pirate Ship Instructions

Trace the anchor onto a contrasting piece of colored cardstock and cut it out. Glue it onto the front end of one of the ship’s sides.

Trace the window circles onto colored craft paper and glue them onto the back end of the ship’s sides. You may want to trace around them with marker.

If you like, add a contrasting border along the bottom with colored craft paper.

Making a Paper Pirate Ship Flag

Time to work on the flag and the sails!

Trace the sails, flag, and mast template pieces onto colored craft paper. Cut them out.

Punch holes in the center of the top and bottom edges of the sails. Use glue to attach the skull and crossbones pieces onto the flag.

Roll the mast piece tightly into a vertical tube. Use glue to secure the edges tightly, forming the mast. Attach the pirate flag to the top with glue.

Simple Paper Pirate Craft

Finally, thread the mast through the sails so that the sails “billow” outward.

Stick the end of the mast through the mast base in the ship’s bottom and you’re done!

Kids Paper Pirate Ship Craft

A fearsome pirate ship craft that’s ready to take on the high seas!

Keep reading to get the printable craft instructions below!

Pirate Counting to Ten Puzzles

Add even more to your pirate unit with these printable pirate counting to ten puzzles!

Pirate Counting 1 to 10 Puzzles

These are so cute for early learners who are practicing counting using objects and numbers!

Plus, they’re self-checking, which makes it easy for even little ones to know if they’ve matched up the correct pairs.

Pirate Counting to Ten Puzzles

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Scroll down to get the printable pirate ship instructions!

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Paper Pirate Ship Craft for Kids

Paper Pirate Ship Craft

Use the printable template and a few supplies to make this fun paper pirate ship craft with kids!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Active Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Difficulty Easy

Materials

  • Colored craft paper
  • Colored cardstock
  • Markers (optional)
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Craft glue
  • Printable paper ship template (link in post)

Instructions

  1. Download and print the printable paper pirate craft template.
  2. Cut out the individual pirate ship pieces.
  3. Trace the ship's parts onto colored cardstock and cut them out.
  4. Trace the yellow fold lines onto the ship's cut pieces and fold along those lines.
  5. Cut vertical slits along the lines up to the top of the creases.
  6. Spread glue along the crease line of one of the ship's sides. Attach the ship's base by pressing one of the edges against the side crease.
  7. Do the same on the other side, gluing the opposite edge of the base to the other ship's side. Be sure to fold along the crease and add glue to the folded edge.
  8. Glue the front of both of the ship's sides together, forming the bow.
  9. Attach the backside of the ship by tracing the fold lines onto the back template and folding along the lines. Glue the back piece onto the back ends of the ship's sides.
  10. Cut out the mast base template and trace it onto cardstock. Punch a hole in the center and fold along the fold lines on each end.
  11. Glue the mast base onto the center of the ship's base, leaving the center elevated.
  12. Trace the anchor template onto cardstock and cut it out. Glue it on the front of the ship's side.
  13. Trace the window cut out circles onto craft paper and add it to the rear of the ship. You may want to trace around the circles with marker.
  14. Trace the border onto a different color of cardstock and glue it around the bottom of the ship, if desired.
  15. Trace the flag, mast, and sail pieces onto colored craft paper and cut them out.
  16. Use glue to attach the skull and crossbones to the flag.
  17. Roll the mast paper tightly, forming a vertical tube. Secure the ends with craft glue.
  18. Attach the flag to the top of the mast using glue.
  19. Punch holes onto the top and bottom edges of the sails. Thread the mast through the holes in the sails, causing them to billow in the center.
  20. Insert the bottom end of the mast into the hole in the mast base to stand the flag up.
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This simple paper bee craft is a fun way to make an easy spring or summer craft with kids!

Easy Paper Bee Craft for Kids

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Spring is here and summer’s not far behind.

Down here in the South, we have about three weeks a year that actually feel like spring. Then it shifts directly into summer heat.

Which means that we start to see bees and butterflies pretty early in the year – around April.

Once we learned that bumblebees don’t sting, my kids started to feel a lot more comfortable about them. They’re like little furry friends.

So this fun and easy paper bee craft for kids is a cute way to celebrate our flying friends this spring!

Easy Paper Bee Craft for Kids

Read on to see the full instructions and to get the free printable template. There’s a printable instruction card below as well.

And, for more easy crafting, check out our Paper Ladybug Craft for kids too!

This simple paper bee craft is a fun way to make an easy spring or summer craft with kids!

What Supplies Do I Need to Make an Easy Paper Bee Craft for Kids?

This is a perfect quick spring or summer craft activity for little ones. You only need a few supplies that you almost certainly have in your home already.

Even better, you can make adjustments for anything you don’t have on hand.

Simple Paper Bee Craft for Kids

To make this easy paper bee craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

Paper Bee Craft for Kids

After you print the paper bee craft template, just trace the shapes on colored paper, cut them out, and go from there.

If you’re making this with a group of kids, you can prep the activity by cutting out the template shapes ahead of time.

That way, kids can get right to crafting!

If you don’t have wiggly eyes on hand, skip those and just let the kids draw eyes on their bees. Still works!

How to Make an Easy Paper Bee Craft for Kids

Now that you have the printable template and your shapes are cut out, it’s time to make our paper bee!

Start by gluing the black strips to the yellow cone shape. Roll the yellow paper to form the cone and glue the ends together.

Making a Paper Bee Craft

Now, fold the white “wings” in half vertically so that they’ll bend forward a bit.

Glue the two short black strips to the back of the yellow circle and add wiggly eyes to the front of the circle.

Draw circles on the cheeks and a smile!

Kids Paper Bee Craft Instructions

Glue or tape the wings to the back of the bee’s cone body. You’ll want to place them about halfway up.

Making a Bee Craft with Paper

Now, just glue the back of the face to the top front of the cone.

Super Easy Bee Craft for Kids

That’s it! Your bee is ready to stand up.

How to Make a Paper Bee Craft

Isn’t he sweet?

Simple Paper Bee Craft to Make

Scroll down to get the printable bee craft instructions!

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Yield: 1 paper bee

Easy Paper Bee Craft for Kids

How to Make a Paper Bee Craft

This simple paper bee craft is a perfect spring or summer art activity for kids!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Difficulty Easy

Materials

  • Yellow paper
  • Black paper
  • White paper
  • Glue or tape
  • Wiggly eyes
  • Printable paper bee craft template (link included above)

Tools

  • Markers or colored pencils
  • Child-safe scissors

Instructions

  1. Print the paper bee craft template.
  2. Use scissors to cut out the template shapes.
  3. Place the cone shape on yellow colored paper. Use a marker or colored pencil to trace the outline. Then cut it out.
  4. Place the circle shape on yellow colored paper. Use a marker or colored pencil to trace the outline. Then cut it out.
  5. Place the rectangular strip shapes on black colored paper. Use a marker or colored pencil to trace the outlines. Then cut them out. (You will need four of the longest rectangular strips.)
  6. Place the wing shape on white paper. Use a marker or colored pencil to trace the outlines. Then cut it out. Fold the wing shape in half vertically.
  7. Lay the yellow cone shaped paper out on a surface. Lay the longest black strips across it horizontally. Space them out evenly and glue them down.
  8. Use scissors to trim any black paper that hangs off the edge of the yellow cone.
  9. Roll the yellow paper to form the cone shape for the bee's body. Use tape or glue to secure it together.
  10. Place glue along the center fold of the wings. Attach them to the back of the yellow and black striped cone.
  11. Lay the yellow circle shape down and glue the two smaller black strips close to the edge to form the bee's antennae.
  12. Flip the circle over and add two wiggly eyes.
  13. Use a marker or colored pencil to draw circles on the cheeks and a smile.
  14. Flip the circle over again and add glue on the back.
  15. Press the circle onto the top front of the yellow and black body.
  16. Your bee is done!

Notes

This craft is designed with traditional bee colors (black and yellow). Feel free to change the colors as you wish.

Kids can add more details to their bees, such as eyelashes, a winking eye, eyebrows, makeup, and more!

Make several copies of these bees to form a bee colony!

© Selena Robinson
Project Type: Paper Crafts / Category: Crafts

Try this simple paper elephant craft for a fun kids crafting activity!

Easy Paper Elephant Craft for Kids

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Of the attractions in our city, our favorite is the zoo. Hands down.

Whenever we go, I usually head for the African Savannah exhibit so I can get a look at the elephants.

The last time we went, we actually got to see an elephant jogging directly towards us. I caught it on camera.

It was awesome.

For kids who love elephants, making this fun and easy paper elephant craft is a cute way to spend some crafting time!

Simple Paper Elephant Craft to Make with Kids

This is a really simple art project that only requires a couple of basic supplies, so it’s great for a quick art lesson.

Read on to get the full project instructions.

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Try this simple paper elephant craft for a fun kids crafting activity!

Easy Paper Elephant Craft for Kids

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Supplies to Make an Elephant Craft for Kids