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!
Create a 3D cicada craft using our latest template. This realistic insect craft is based on the North American Periodical Cicada that emerges from the ground every 13 or 17 years. Age recommendation is 8+, although younger kids could make it with some help. Get the template here The finished 3D Cicada can be made…
This 3D printable bee craft enables kids to make a realistic paper model of a honey bee, complete with anatomy labels. This is a fun and educational activity for kids who are learning about bees or minibeasts. It’s been designed for ages 8+, but the cutting and gluing is simple so younger kids may be…
Make a gorgeous yarn butterfly craft using this simple weaving technique. This is a fun kids craft for Summer or Spring and the finished butterflies could easily be given as a handmade gift. This yarn craft idea for kids was first published in 2015 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience You might…
Use our printable butterfly garden craft to upcycle an egg carton into a gorgeous decoration that doubles as a night light. This is a fun kids’ craft for Spring, and Summer or to support a unit on insects or minibeasts. It’s also suitable for Earth Day coming up later this month. Age recommendation is 6+…
This Easter Chick basket is a simple papercraft kids can make to put a few small Easter treats in or just for fun. They also make a great Spring craft or a handmade Easter gift with some chocolate eggs inside. The printable template is free. This printable craft was originally published in 2014 and has…
Here’s an easy frog papercraft for kids – make a fun, bouncy frog on a lily pad using our printable template. It’s just been updated to include an all-in-one print and colour version. This idea is perfect for spring crafting or for a unit on amphibians or life cycles. Get the frog template here We…
Make a bright and colourful 3D pattern bunny for Easter or Spring! This kids’ craft activity combines elements of art and papercraft. After doodling patterns onto their bunny, basic papercraft skills are used to create a unique artwork with a bit of extra hop. … I mean pop. Each bunny has their own look and the…
Here’s an EGGstraordinarily fun idea keep the kids busy—Easter stick puppets. The templates used here are free to download. Puppet crafts are always good value because they include a fun activity plus a DIY toy that can be incorporated into roleplay games when you’re done. Check out more of our puppet crafts here. These stick…
Make an adorable set of paper cats using our printable template. There are seven freestanding cats to choose from, based on both popular breeds and mixed breeds. All come in full colour and colour-your own and are very easy to make. The only additional materials you need are light card stock, a glue stick and…