100 Animal Crafts for Kids
I’ve never seen a kid that wouldn’t like something (or everything) on this animal crafts list. There are just so many amazing and adorable projects to choose from. You will definitely find something that you child will absolutely love.
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The best part about this list of 100 animal crafts is that, even though they are all very different, each one is made using the same list of basic supplies that fit into one bag. Our master list has just 27 items on it, and we stick to those for everything that we make here. That way, once you fill your bag, your ready to go…no more prep than that. It’s like having a capsule wardrobe, but for your kids’ crafts instead of your outfits.
Paper Plate Reindeer Craft (It’s a Pouch!)
Spread the loveThis paper plate reindeer craft is not your typical craft. When you’re done making it you have a fun Christmas pouch to use for all of your little treasures. Create Blitzen, Donner, Dasher or even Rudolph when making this fun and simple Christmas craft. If you like this reindeer craft, you’re also going…
Thanksgiving Turkey Craft (FREE Template)
Spread the loveThis Thanksgiving turkey craft is so beyond adorable and starts with a simple paper lunch bag. Customize it so that it holds whatever you like in his little feathered “hands”. Then put it on a shelf or the mantle for a sweet DIY Thanksgiving decoration. Download the free turkey craft template for easy…
Hedgehog Craft (beyond Cute!)
Spread the loveThis hedgehog craft is simply the sweetest. You can choose to make it colorful or more traditional muted tones. It’s great as a preschool craft or toddler craft too, and placing the tissue paper squares is the perfect fine motor activity. Of course, kids of any age will enjoy making this adorable animal…
Grasshopper Craft (get the Template)
Spread the loveYou probably noticed that this grasshopper craft isn’t green, like most that you see. That’s because this is a species of grasshopper called a Luber Grasshopper. They are unique, and their different color helps them blend into their natural habitat. This type of grasshopper also doesn’t have the ability to fly. Their wings…
Spider Craft for Kids
Spread the loveThis spider craft for kids is fun and simple to make, but it’s so much more than just your every day craft. Once you’re done creating, this spider becomes a great fine motor activity for kiddos. It will help improve finger strength and dexterity and promote and mature pinch pattern, which comes in…
Turkey Craft for Kids (with FREE Template)
Spread the loveThis simple turkey craft is more than just adorable and fun to make. With the addition of clothespin feathers (decorated with washi tape), it also makes a great tool for working on fine motor skills with your kiddo. The pinching is perfect for increased hand strength and promoting a mature pincer grasp, which…
Bulldog Craft for Kids (with FREE Template)
Spread the loveThis adorable bulldog craft is fun and simple to make. It’s even easier when you download the craft templates to use. Bulldogs are a special breed of dog and are known to make a perfect addition to any family. Of course, this paper plate version requires a lot less care and never barks….
Paper Plate Sloth Craft
Spread the loveThis paper plate sloth craft is unique and fun to make. And once you create your sloth, make make him some friends. It could be more sloths or other animals in the jungle. Then you can play away and tell stories using your new craft creations. And if you like this easy sloth…
Paper Plate Skunk Craft (with FREE Template )
Spread the loveThis paper plate skunk craft is simple and fun to make…and not stinky at all! He’s actually a super adorable sleeping skunk. I think that skunk’s are truly a misunderstood animal, and this craft might just change some minds. Check out the fun facts. If you like this skunk craft, you’re going to…
Axolotl Paper Craft (It’s a Puppet!)
Spread the loveThis axolotl paper craft is fun and easy to make using the free craft template. It’s a paper bag puppet that your kids are going to love and leads to hours of imaginative play. Axolotls are beyond adorable. Your animal puppet will love going on adventures. Scroll down to get the free template…
Paper Bat Craft (Process Art!)
Spread the loveThis paper bat craft is extra special and one of the easiest crafts you will ever make with your kids. We’re going to use a process art technique that I call “squish” painting. It’s also sometimes call warshak painting because it results in designs that are symmetrical like those used for the Warshak…
Black Cat Halloween Craft (with FREE Template)
Spread the loveThis black cat Halloween craft is extra special since you can actually play with it too. Plus it takes just a few basic supplies. Once finished with your black cat craft, use it as a toy, create a game (like seeing who can knock down the most witch’s cats with a paper ball)…
Rhino Craft (with Free Craft Template)
Spread the loveThis rhino craft is so much fun to make. It starts with a couple of paper plates and turns into a beautiful creature. We painted ours, but if you don’t want to bother with the mess of paint, just use crayons or markers for yours instead. It will still turn out absolutely adorable….
Paper Plate Cat Craft {Get the FREE Template}
Spread the loveThis adorable paper plate cat craft has this little kitty curled up into a ball, sleeping the day away. In our version, the cat is orange with with stripes, but you can choose your own colors and make your cat look however you like. The only limit is your imagination. If you like…
Paper Plate Lion Craft (with FREE Template)
Spread the loveThis sweet paper plate lion craft is easy to make and turns out so cute. After you make this zoo animal, make him some friends too and create an entire play experience. Here are a few friends that you might enjoy making: Tiger craft Hippo craft Koala craft Elephant craft Save this Easy…
Paper Plate Koala Craft (with FREE Template)
Spread the loveThis paper plate koala craft is extra special because it comes with the bonus little joey to place on the mama koala’s back. It’s super cute, and you can give it your own unique flair. We decided to add a moon and stars just for some added color and design. Keep it fun….
Elephant Craft for Kids (with Free Template)
Spread the loveThis elephant craft for kids is so sweet and simple to put together. Plus, when you’re done, have the elephant tell a story or engage in other imaginative play. We used paint for our elephant, but you can adapt it by using crayons or markers instead. There are some times when getting out…
Paper Plate Bunny Craft (with FREE Craft Template)
This paper plate bunny craft is extra adorable and may even be bigger than the real thing. It can be made with children of any age with a little bit of assistance for little ones. Isn’t it amazing what creativity can come out of just a couple of paper plates? Just add some imagination! When…
Hippo Craft (with FREE Craft Template)
Spread the loveThis hippo craft is so cute and simple to put together. Plus, when you’re done, have the hippo tell a story or engage in other imaginative play. We used paint for our hippo, but you an adapt it by using crayons or markers instead. There are some times when getting out the paint…
Sheep Crafts for Sunday School
Spread the loveThese sheep crafts for Sunday School are such a great way to teach so many of the lessons from the Bible to the kids at church. Share a Bible story, and then make a craft together. Hands on activities help a child internalize the lessons learned. Plus they will go home with a…
Paper Plate Duck Craft (with FREE Template)
Spread the loveThis paper plate duck craft isn’t like any that you’ve seen before. By using 2 paper plates, we get to make the entire duck, which is way more fun to play with when you’re done crafting together. The best crafts are always the ones that lead to imaginative play. If you enjoy this…
Easy Possum Craft (with Baby Joey)
Spread the lovePossums are often understood creatures, but they do so much good for our world. And, when you make this easy possum craft, you can talk with your child about how appearances can be deceiving and not judging a book by its cover. Such a great lesson for us all to learn, don’t you…
Unicorn Craft (with Free Craft Template)
Spread the loveThis unicorn craft is simple to make and will lead to lots of smiles. Plus, just like kids, no two unicorns look the same. Be sure to give it your own unique flair. Plus, adding the little tissue paper pieces to the mane is a great way to practice fine motor skills. To…
Paper Plate Tiger Craft
Spread the loveThere are so many amazing and simple craft that you can make with your kids using paper plate, and this paper plate tiger craft does not disappoint. There are so many ways to customize this to make it a great craft for any age. It also creates an opportunity to learn a little…
Penguin Craft for Kids
Spread the loveThis penguin craft for kids starts with a simple paper lunch bag and turns into such a completely adorable animal craft. It’s the perfect make and play craft. And, of course, penguins are the perfect winter craft, but you can make him any time of the year and enjoy the process. And if…
Paper Plate Sheep Craft (with FREE Craft Template)
Spread the loveThis paper plate sheep craft is extra special and easy to make with the free craft template available for you to download. I love how the cotton balls bring this adorable farm animal to life. Of course, he could use some farm animal friends, like this paper plate cow craft or this paper…
Paper Plate Panda Craft (with FREE Craft Template)
Spread the loveThis paper plate panda craft is totally adorable and super easy to make. His lacing tummy makes him extra special and perfect for practicing both fine motor skills and hand eye coordination. With just a little help for cutitng out the parts, this makes a great preschool craft but is also appropriate for…
Hammerhead Shark Craft (with FREE Template)
Spread the loveSharks are amazing creatures, truly majestic in so many ways. And this hammerhead shark craft is extra special. Honestly, this type of shark is so fascinating and unique in it’s look. But I still wouldn’t want to come face to face with it in the ocean. How about you? Let’s learn a little…
Teddy Bear Craft (with FREE Craft Template)
Spread the loveThis teddy bear craft is so cute you almost want to snuggle him. This is a great teddy bear craft for preschool but is also appropriate for kindergarteners or even elementary aged kids. If you really don’t want to mess with paint, then use markers or crayons to color the bear’s head and…
Beaver Craft for Kids (with Free Craft Template)
Spread the loveBeavers are such interesting animals and completely adorable too. This beaver craft for kids starts with just a couple of paper plates and turns into something special using the free craft template. We are using paint, but you can also opt to forgo the paint and just use crayons or markers instead. If…
Possum Craft for Kids (with FREE Craft Template)
Some people have strong opinions about possums. They either hate them or they love them. We know you are absolutely going to love this possum craft though. It’s so ugly it’s cute! It takes just a few supplies from your craft bag and has a pipe cleaner tail so that you can hang it up, as it likes to be upside down.
Paper Animals (Squirrel, Raccoon & Bunny)
Have you ever seen that classic children’s craft of the paper lanterns? They are a super simple and fun craft for kids of any age. We are taking that idea and amping it up about a thousand notches to make these totally adorable paper animals. This collection includes a raccoon, squirrel and bunny to choose…
Fox Paper Plate Craft Mobile (With FREE Craft Template)
Spread the loveSome animals just have that something special, like the sly fox. They are both cute and cuddly and a little dangerous, not to mention beautiful. This fox paper plate craft mobile is so fun to make. Hang it anywhere, and I promise it will make you smile. Save this Paper Plate Fox Craft…
Paper Plate Pig Craft (with FREE Template)
Spread the loveThis paper plate pig craft starts with something so basic and turns into a fun kids activity for almost any age. To make crafting a little easier, we’ve included a free printable template. We painted our paper plates pink but you can choose to skip the mess and just use crayons or markers…
Black Sheep Craft {with Recycled Newspaper!}
Spread the loveSometimes the black sheep is the best one in the family. And this black sheep craft is extra special because of the recycled newspaper details. Of course, your sheep could be any color. Just use your imagination and make it your own. And if you like this sheep craft, try this stuffed newspaper…
Mouse Craft {with Recycled Newspaper}
Spread the loveThis easy mouse craft for kids is extra special because it’s made using recycled newspaper. It’s one of the items that we always keep in our craft bag because it’s not only good for managing messes, but it’s also great for using in cute crafts like this one. The print just adds a…
Armadillo Craft for Kids {FREE Template!}
Spread the loveA simple paper animal craft is a great project to get started with if you’re wanting to create more with your family. This armadillo craft takes just a few basic craft suppplies from “in the bag”, and is super easy when you use the free printable armadillo craft template. Once you make him,…
Dog Craft for Kids {with Newspaper Spots}
Spread the loveThis easy dog craft for kids is made extra special using recycled newspaper to form its spots. We made our dog a dalmatian, but you can make your dog any color that you like. Give your its very own personality. Your dog could even be purple or pink or rainbow colored. There are…
Snail Craft {made with Recycle Newspaper!}
Spread the loveWho knew that a snail craft could be so adorable? And this one is made extra special using some recycled newspaper to give it a special look. This simple paper craft goes together quickly, especially when you use the free snail craft template. Once you finish it, make up some stories and play…
Newspaper Owl Craft {with FREE Template!}
Spread the loveThis newspaper owl craft is completely adorable and fun to make. We used print, but you can also use the comics for this stuffed animal craft. It gives it an even more whimsical look. And, if you like this owl craft, you are going to love making this paper bag owl, these snowy…
Bumblebee Craft {with Newspaper Stripes!}
Spread the loveThis bumblebee craft for kids is so fun and simple to make. Just start with some pompom painting and then add the texture of newspaper print for the stripes. Tearing the newspaper is a great way to practice bilateral coordination (aka-working the hands together), which is a precursor for learning to use scissors….
Elephant Craft made with Recycled Newspaper {FREE Template!}
Spread the loveElephants are such majectic and amazing animals! So, of course, we want to make them into crafts that you will enjoy making with your kids. This newspaper elephant craft is one of my favorites with the print adding a special detail. Plus, using newspaper for crafting is a great way to recycle and…
Giraffe Craft for Preschoolers
Spread the loveThis giraffe craft for preschoolers starts with some simple pompom painting and gets special details made from recycled newspaper. I just love the touch that the spots made of print adds to this adorable craft. Though this craft is perfect for preschoolers, it will also work for kindergarteners or primary aged kids too….
Butterfly Craft for Kids {with Recycled Newspaper!}
Spread the loveThis butterfly craft for kids is so simple and fun to make. And it’s an excellent sensory activity with the squish painting technique and then the tearing of newspaper to add some print details. Truly, it’s very calming and oddly satisfying. What I like best about this bug craft is that no two…
Ladybug Craft {with Newspaper Details!}
Spread the loveLadybugs have been seen as a symbol of hope and peace. If one lands on you it’s supposed to be good luck. This simple ladybug craft starts with a painted oval, but if you’d prefer to skip the paint (and mess) just use markers instead. The spots are just torn recycled newspaper which…
Chipmunk Craft {with Newspaper Details}
Spread the loveWhat’s cuter than a chipmunk with cheeks full of nuts? Seriously. And we just had to make a craft out of it. So, we decided to make this chipmunk craft with a little extra something…recycled newspaper details. Not only does it elevate this basic craft, but tearing the newspaper is also a great…
Newspaper Unicorn Craft {FREE template!}
Spread the loveWho doesn’t love a fun unicorn craft? Whether it be boys or girls, unicorns are pure magic! This newspaper unicorn craft takes it up a notch by also using a recycled material. Using newspaper is not only good for the environment, but the print also gives our unicorn craft a unique look. For…
Paper Plate Elephant Craft {With Ears that Move!}
Spread the loveAnimal crafts are some of my favorite projects to make. This paper plate elephant craft is extra special because his ears wiggle when you pull the string. It just takes a little bit of “engineering” to make it work. Be sure to check out the video at the end of this article to…
Dog Crafts for Kids {Get the Templates}
Spread the loveI love it when a craft just makes you smile. And you cannot help but smile when you see these dog crafts for kids. Each one is cuter than the one before. I haven’t been able to pick a favorite…the bulldog? the poodle? the pooch? or the maltese? They are all perfect little…
Platypus Craft {from Recycled Newspaper}
Spread the loveThis platypus craft starts with recycled newspaper and is fun to make for any age. The tearing and crumpling of the paper is perfect for working on bilateral coordination (which just means working the hands together and is a vital foundation skill for things like using scissors, writing, buttoning and, really, just about…
