Easy Panda Craft for Kids

This panda craft is so simple to make and great for kids of all ages. After all, what kid doesn’t love panda bears? Even better, this craft is made out of recycled newspaper!

Looking for more panda craft ideas? Try our paper plate panda craft or our fluffy cotton-style panda craft for a fun textured version. Here are a few more animals that use newspaper too: white tiger, bunny, raccoon.

Skip to the end to watch this full tutorial on YouTube. I invited my young friend, Gabby, into the studio to make it with me.

Skills This Panda Craft Builds

• fine motor skills
• scissor skills
• hand-eye coordination
• creativity
• following directions

? Best Ages for This Panda Craft

Preschool

This panda craft is a great choice for preschoolers with a little adult help. Younger children can practice basic fine motor skills like gluing and placing pieces while enjoying a simple and engaging animal-themed activity.

Kindergarten

Kindergarten students can often complete this panda craft with more independence. It’s a fun way to reinforce following directions, cutting skills, and creativity while learning about zoo animals and pandas.

Elementary

Elementary-aged children can use this panda craft as a creative extension activity or classroom art project. Older kids may enjoy adding extra details, creating backgrounds, or personalizing their panda designs for a more advanced craft experience.

Fun Facts About Pandas

• Bambo makes up the majority of their diet (99% to be exact!).
• Pandas are considered endangered animals. There are less than 2,500 in the entire world.
• They can live up to 20 years.
• Pandas are native to the mountains of China.

Books to Pair with this Panda Craft…

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SUPPLIES FROM THE BAG

• Newspaper
• Scissors
• Black construction paper
• Stapler with staples
• Black Sharpie marker
• Glue stick
• 2 Large googly eyes (self-adhesive 25mm)
• Panda Craft Template

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Step 1: Cut Out the Head of the Panda Craft

• Find a piece of newspaper that is mostly print with few pictures and no color. You will need at least a half sheet.
• Fold a half sheet of the newspaper in half and cut a large circle through both layers.

Step 2: Use the Panda Craft Template

• Print the panda craft template and use it to cut the pieces out of black paper.
• *If you don’t have access to a printer, use the picture to draw the parts of your panda bear craft.

Step 3: Start the Construction of your Panda Head

• Sandwich the ears in between the 2 layers of newspaper circles.
• Secure each ear with one staple to begin.
• Now continue to staple all around the circle, keeping the staples close together, but not touching.
• Leave a section of the panda’s head open at the bottom, wide enough to stuff in crumpled pieces of newspaper.

Step 4: Add the Panda’s Markings

• Use the glue stick to put his black eye patches and nose in place.
• Then use the black sharpie marker to give your panda a smile.

Step 5: Give Your Panda Googly Eyes

• Put the large googly eyes in place. If they are not self-adhesive, use the glue stick.
• If you prefer or if you do not have googly eyes, cut eyes out of white construction paper, draw in the eyeballs and glue them in place.

Step 6: Stuff Your Panda Bear Craft

• Tear strips of newspaper and crumple them up.
• Then begin to gently fill the inside of the panda craft by putting crumpled pieces of newspaper in one at a time.

Step 7: Finish Off Your Adorable Panda Craft

• Finally, use the stapler to close up your panda.

Now that you have seen these panda craft ideas, start here and make it your own. Maybe your panda has purple or orange circles around his eyes instead. Or maybe he is rainbow colored. You can also make fun accessories, like a bow tie or pink cheeks or, really, anything you can to add a little something extra to your panda craft.

Watch the full Panda Craft Video Tutorial on our YouTube channel

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Here are even more Newspaper Crafts to make

Newspaper Owl Craft

Newspaper Zebra Craft

Newspaper Koala Craft

Recycled Newspaper Craft

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