Animals make the best creative inspiration. From marine life to bugs to the African Wild, we have so many animal crafts for kids to choose from!
Ready for some reptilian fun? Here are 20 reptile crafts for kids, from snakes to crocodiles and geckos to turtles – reptiles are some of the most interesting creatures on earth! You might also like these Dinosaur crafts for kids Secretly I love snakes. Why? because they sit around sunbaking all day long, which is…
Are you ready to make a 3D zebra craft that looks almost real? This head-and-shoulders portrait of a zebra has been based on the real thing (rather than a cartoon), but don’t let that fool you. It’s super easy to print and create. Get the template here Zebras have to be the snazziest animals in…
Make a tropical reef craft that lights up in the dark! This is a fun Summer craft to help kids learn about and appreciate our planet’s coral reefs. Note: LED tea lights are safe to use with paper because they don’t create heat, but to be extra safe switch it off when not in the…
Create a 3D monarch butterfly papercraft with our latest template. The finished butterfly looks realistic and comes with or without body part labels. This 3D kids papercraft is a great way to support learning about butterflies or minibeasts. Get the template here Insects are fascinating, especially when you take a close-up look. This Monarch butterfly…
Do you have a kid who likes goldfish? If so you’re in luck, because today we’re sharing a super-easy pom pom goldfish for kids to make. The printable template’s a freebie. You might also like our egg carton goldfish craft We can’t get enough of cute pom pom animal crafts. In the past, we’ve made…
Here’s a super easy paper roll fish craft you can make at home. This is a fun recycling craft idea for kids of all ages, preschoolers included! This easy fish craft was originally posted in 2013 and has been updated and reshared for todays audience. You might also like our egg carton goldfish I adore…
This printable frog life cycle craft is a fun and engaging way for kids to learn about the metamorphosis process, all the way from frog spawn to adult frog. It’s been designed for kids aged 6 and up who are learning about frogs or life cycles. Get the template here The frog lifecycle is super…
This is an easy paper roll frog craft made using our favourite “squash and cut” technique. Printable shape template included. This cute paper roll frog craft is a cinch to make using our printable template. It’s great for Spring or Summer themed crafting or for kids learning about life cycles. Or maybe just because you…
Dragonfly squish art is a fun Spring or Summer art project for kids. Use our printable template to turn process squish art into colourful dragonflies to hang on the wall or bulletin board. This art idea is also a great way to support kids learning about insects or minibeasts. Get the template here Most of…