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Easy Toilet Paper Roll Fox Craft for Kids

October 5, 2021 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

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.

Want more ideas for fall crafting? Don’t miss our Paper Bag Fox Craft too!

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.)

  • Empty toilet paper roll
  • Colored craft paper or printer paper
  • Pencil
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Ruler
  • Glue stick
  • Washable markers
  • Printable fox craft template (or blackline version)
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

If this paper roll fox craft is a hit, be sure to try some of these other easy animal crafts for kids!

Make a fun and simple fall animal craft with this toilet paper roll owl craft kids can make!
Make this fun and easy origami pig bookmark craft as a fall art project!
This simple paper cone lion craft is a perfect crafting project for little ones!

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Easy Toilet Paper Roll Owl Craft for Kids

September 21, 2021 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

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.)

  • Toilet paper roll (Try having students bring them in from home)
  • Colored craft paper
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Washable markers
  • Printable Toilet Paper Roll Owl Craft template
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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Fall Early Learning Activity Calendar

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!

You’ll also get our weekly newsletter – coming this Sunday!

Click here to get your free printable

>>> Fall Preschool Activity Calendar <<<

Try some of these other fun fall crafting ideas for kids!

Make this fun and easy origami pig bookmark craft as a fall art project!
Make this easy paper scarecrow craft with kids during harvest time!
Add some crafting fun to your farm unit with this fun 3D paper barn craft for kids!

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Easy Origami Pig Bookmark Craft for Kids

September 7, 2021 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

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.)

  • Colored craft paper
  • Origami paper
  • Scissors
  • Craft glue
  • Washable markers
  • Ruler
  • Printable Pig Bookmark Craft Template
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

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

You’ll also get our weekly newsletter this Sunday!

Click here to get your free printable

>> Fall Themed Activity Calendar <<

Try some of these other easy crafts for kids!

Make this easy paper scarecrow craft with kids during harvest time!
Add some crafting fun to your farm unit with this fun 3D paper barn craft for kids!
This easy origami fox bookmark craft is such a fun paper craft for kids! Make a few with students and use them as reading rewards!

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Easy Paper Scarecrow Shape Craft for Kids

August 24, 2021 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

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

To make this easy paper scarecrow shape craft for kids, you’ll need the following: (Affiliate links are listed below. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • Colored craft paper
  • Glue stick
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Marker
  • Printable scarecrow shape craft template
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!
Use these fun and simple farm themed shape mats to help early learners practice forming eight different shapes!
Add some crafting fun to your farm unit with this fun 3D paper barn craft for kids!

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3D Paper Barn Craft for Kids

August 5, 2021 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

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

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

  • Colored craft paper
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Craft glue
  • Paper Barn Printable Template

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

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

This Sunday, you’ll also get our email newsletter!

Click here to get your free printable

>>> Fall Early Learning Activity Calendar <<<

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Super Easy Farm Shoebox Diorama Craft

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Easy Paper Cone Lion Craft

June 29, 2021 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

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.
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Fun Paper Pirate Ship Craft for Kids

June 8, 2021 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Ahoy mateys!

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.)

  • Colored craft paper
  • Brown cardstock
  • Craft glue
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Washable markers (optional)
  • Printable pirate ship craft template (Get it >> HERE <<)
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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>>> Pirate Counting to Ten Puzzles <<<

Scroll down to get the printable pirate ship instructions!

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Pick up the printable paper pirate ship craft instructions below!

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.
© Selena Robinson
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Easy Paper Bee Craft for Kids

April 13, 2021 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

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.)

  • Colored craft paper
  • Glue stick or clear tape
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Wiggly eyes
  • Washable markers or colored pencils
  • Printable bee craft paper template (GET IT HERE)
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

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Easy Paper Elephant Craft for Kids

July 6, 2020 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

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.

And, be sure to try our 3D Paper Dolphin Craft too!

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

Easy Paper Elephant Craft for Kids

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

  • Printer (with ink)
  • Printer paper
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Construction paper
  • Colored pencils
  • Glue stick
  • A copy of our free printable elephant craft template (link located farther down)
Supplies to Make an Elephant Craft for Kids

How to Make an Easy Paper Elephant Craft

To get started, print the template and use a pencil to trace the outline of each shape onto construction paper.

Use white for the eyes and hooves. Use gray for the head, body, legs, and trunk.

Light pink works well for the ears and a bright pink is good for the elephant’s cheeks.

Simple Paper Elephant Craft for Kids

Start by gluing the hooves onto the bottom of the legs.

Then attach two of the legs to the bottom of the body.

Paper Elephant Craft for Kids to Make

Give your elephant four legs by attaching the remaining two legs slightly to the left and behind of the front legs.

How to Make a Fun Elephant Paper Craft

Use the glue stick to attach the trunk to the bottom of the head and the light pink ears on the left and right side.

Simple Elephant Kids Craft

Glue the eyes in the center of the elephant’s face. Then place the two “cheeks” on either side of the trunk.

Fun Elephant Paper Craft for Kids

Use a glue stick to attach the head to the body.

And you’re done!

Elephant Paper Craft to Make With Kids

Your elephant is all set to explore the jungle!

Simple Paper Elephant Craft for Kids to Make

Scroll down to get the printable template for this Paper Elephant Craft!

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To get the printable Elephant Paper Craft template, click the image or the link below to download it to your computer!

Making a Simple Elephant Paper Craft

>>> Elephant Paper Craft Template <<<

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25 Super Easy Preschool Crafts You Can Make in 10 Minutes

May 28, 2020 by Selena Robinson 3 Comments

These super easy preschool crafts are so simple you can make them in just 10 minutes!

I love to make crafts with my kids, especially when they’re very young.

What I don’t like is having to buy a whole lot of supplies (and expensive ones, at that!) for a project that I’ll only do once.

So, when I make a craft with my preschooler, I always prefer to do one that I can get done in 10 minutes or less.

After all, Pre-K kids have pretty short attention spans. 

If you’re looking for some simple crafting fun for young kids, try this list of super easy preschool crafts you can make in just 10 minutes!

25 Super Easy Preschool Crafts for Kids

This list is full of easy PreK crafts for each season.

Some work well for spring, others for summer or fall, some are perfect for winter – and some are great any time of the year!

Read on the see the full list. And for more simple preschool ideas, check out my list of 10 preschool learning activities you can do in 10 minutes!

This list of 10 minute easy preschool crafts is perfect for a quick crafting session with little ones!

25 Super Easy Preschool Crafts

1. Toilet Roll Butterfly Craft – Look! We’re Learning!

2. Torn Paper Fall Tree Craft – Hands On As We Grow

3. Easy Snowflake Craft – Mama Smiles

4. No-Sew Sock Snowman Craft – Easy Peasy and Fun

5. Easy Wax Boats – Housing a Forest

6. Train Tape Resist Craft – Look! We’re Learning!

7. Easy Craft Stick Snakes – Crafty Morning

8. Coffee Filter Apple Craft – Look! We’re Learning!

9. Easy Shapes Salt Truck Craft – Sugar Aunts

10. Pringles Can Binoculars – Happy Hooligans

11. Farm Paper Bag Puppets – Look! We’re Learning!

12. Easy Paper Plate Watermelon Craft – ABC Creative Learning

13. Simple Fork Print Sunflower Craft – Crafty Morning

10 Minute Preschool Crafts You Can Make With the Kids

14. Simple Farm Craft with Stickers – I Heart Crafty Things

15. Coffee Filter Sun Craft – Look! We’re Learning!

16. Shape School Bus Craft – Look! We’re Learning!

17. Simple Cardboard Tube Construction Set – Inner Child Fun

18. Simple Craft Stick Photo Frame – Living Montessori Now

19. Woven Craft Stick Butterflies – The Craft Train

20. Sea Shell Salt Dough Craft – Teach Mama

21. Farm Shoebox Diorama – Look! We’re Learning!

22. Simple Airplane Craft – Learning 4 Kids

23. Paper Plate Cars – Glued to My Crafts

24. Clothespin Snowman Craft – Easy Peasy and Fun

25. Easy Shape Car Craft – Look! We’re Learning!

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Ten Minute Preschool Activities

These picture books for preschoolers include classic stories and modern titles for parents to share!

 

 

Free Unit Studies

This post is part of the Crafts for Kids Unit Study roundup! Stop by to read other great kids’ crafts posts from my fellow educators!

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