Animal crafts for kids are fun all year round and we’re collecting different ideas for many animal species.
From easy crafts for toddlers to preschool-friendly projects to creative crafts for preschool and older kids, you’ll be sure to find a project that’s right for you. And we have more than one craft idea for most animals, so try them all.
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Latest craft ideas for kids to do with animal crafts
Here are some of the latest animal project tutorials we’ve shared.
Easter Bunny Paper Card
paper bag rabbit
paper lantern frog
Craft Frog 3D Coloring Pages
Hatched Dinosaur Paper Model
paper roll chick craft
Animal crafts for kids from A to Z
This children’s collection of animal crafts is arranged alphabetically. As our collection of ideas grows, we will add new animals to the list.
Alligator / Crocodile
Scary or amazing crocodiles and crocodiles are fun projects to do with your kids.
See all alligator/crocodile ideas.
mistake
Beetle projects are especially popular in spring, but beetle lovers love doing these projects all year round. There are ideas for everything from cute ladybugs to creepy creeping spiders.
Check out all smart bugs
bat
These nocturnal animals are very fun for Halloween.
Making Bat Crafts
put on
Read a good bear book with your kids and start your bear making adventure. This topic is especially popular with preschoolers.
Check out our collection of bear crafts.
punishment
Bees are one of the most popular bugs if you ask kids, and we’ve been particularly smart about this topic.
Check out buzzing bee ideas
butterfly
Another children’s favorite is butterflies. These wonderful and colorful creatures are perfect for artistic projects.
Many butterfly craft ideas for kids
cat
We can’t have a list of animal-themed arts and crafts without our favorite animals…cats! Black is especially popular during Halloween, but this theme is fun all year round.
Be smart with your cat
caterpillar
Caterpillars is a great theme for preschool and kindergarten because it goes so well with our favorite books. Tiny pom pom beads are one of our most popular projects and kids love to take them home. They are a great alternative to pet rocks.
Browse Caterpillar Ideas
chicken / chick
Perfect to supplement your learning about the chicken’s life cycle or to enjoy an Easter holiday. We have a lot of great ideas to share with you.
Browse stylish chicken craft ideas
dog
Known as man’s best friend, dogs are a popular craft for children. We have a great collection of ideas for all ages.
Find creative activities for dogs.
fish
Fish can be crafted as part of a pet theme or as a sea/ocean creature theme.
Check out the fish project ideas
fox
So are your kids crazy about foxes? You can’t blame them, because foxes are really awesome and a bit funny animals. From fun-looking origami foxes to your favorite craft foxes made from tissue paper rolls, you’re sure to find a project that best fits your needs.
Find fun fox projects for kids to make
frog
Frogs are most popular in spring and the best time to observe the frog life cycle. Bring these animal arts and craft ideas to life to enhance your science class. Corner bookmarks are always good to make.
Make Frog Fun
hedgehog
One of our favorite animal crafts is undoubtedly the hedgehog. We have a variety of projects suitable for preschoolers, preschoolers and older children, and with a little help even toddlers can do some.
We are crazy about hedgehogs, so we have a lot of craft ideas.
ladybug
Another one for all bug lovers out there, Ladybug is here!
Whether you call them ladybugs or ladybugs, the idea is equally great.
lion
The lion is said to be the king of beasts, but is it really the king of animal crafts for children? who knows! If this animal is one of your kids’ favorites, it certainly can be! From origami to making toilet paper rolls, to making materials from nature.
This lion art and craft is awesome and we’re not lions (oh cheesy pun)
octopus
From simple fun projects to great projects using paper cups to help kids manage their emotions.
Discover Octopus Ideas
Peacock
Cool craft ideas for peacocks
Penguin
The next bird in our children’s craft animal collection is the penguin, one of the rarest non-flying birds. But who should fly when rocking the penguin shape?
Find fun penguin inspiration
pig
The pink pig is the prettiest. They are very intelligent animals and are generally very popular with children.
Browse fun pig craft ideas
rabbit
Learn how to make an origami rabbit or the cutest little rabbit out of paper strips, among many other cool ideas.
Find Rabbit Inspiration
reindeer
It’s insanely popular at the end of the year and even more so with people with red noses. But crafts are fun all year round.
Find reindeer crafts that kids can make
shark
Try these crafts during Shark Week or when you want to take a bite.
Eat a little bit of this shark project idea
sheep
Popular in spring.
let’s make a sheep
tortoise and tortoise
Another very popular theme on our list of animal crafts for kids is the turtle or turtle theme. To match the sea theme or just admire these fun animals.
Check out funny turtles and turtle ideas
Turkey
It’s Turkey Time! The turkey is an interesting bird and at the same time a little scary.
Check out crazy turkey craft ideas
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Animal Crafts for Kids
Animal crafts for kids are fun all year round, and we have quite a collection of different ideas for many of the animal species.
From simple crafts toddlers can make, through preschooler friendly projects, to kindergarten craft ideas and ones for older kids, you are sure to find a project just right for you. And we have more than one craft ideas for most animals, so be sure to check them all.
*this post contains affiliate links*
Some of our latest animal craft ideas for kids to make
Here are some of our latest animal project tutorials we have shared:
Easter Bunny Paper CardPaper Bag BunnyPaper Lantern FrogFrog 3D Coloring Page CraftHatching Dinosaur Paper CraftPaper Roll Chick Craft
Animal Crafts for Kids from A to Z
This collection of animal crafts for kids is sorted by alphabet. We do add new animals to the list as our collection of ideas grows.
Alligator / Crocodile
Scary or amazing, crocodiles and alligators are a fun project to make with your kids.
Check all of our crocodile / alligator ideas
Bugs
Bug projects are especially popular during spring time, but bug lovers love making these projects all year round. We have ideas from cute ladybugs to creepy crawly spiders.
Check out all of our crafty bugs
Bats
These nocturnal animals are especially fun to make over Halloween.
Make some bat crafts
Bear
Read a good bear book with your kids and then go on a bear crafting adventure. This theme is especially popular with preschoolers.
See our collection of bear crafts
Bee
Bees are one of the more popular bugs if you ask kids, and we’ve been especially crafty when it comes to this subject.
See the buzzing bee ideas
Butterfly
Another kid favorite are butterflies. These wonderful and colorful creatures are great for artsy projects.
Bunch of butterfly crafting ideas for kids
Cat
We can’t have a list of animal themed arts and crafts without one of our favorite animals… Cats! Black one are especially popular at Halloween time, but this theme is fun to make all year round.
Get crafty with cats
Caterpillar
Caterpillars are a great theme for kindergarten and preschool, as they go well with some of kids all time favourite books. The little pom pom caterpillars have been one of our most popular projects, and kids love to take them home. They are a wonderful alternative to a pet rock.
Browse our caterpillar ideas
Chicken / Chick
Perfect to complement learning about chicken life cycle or to have fun with over Easter holidays. We’ve got many cool ideas to share with you.
Browse chic and chicken craft ideas
Dogs
Dogs are known as humans best friend and a popular crafting topic with kids. We have a wonderful collection of ideas for you, suitable for all ages.
Browse dog creative activities.
Fish
Fish can be made as part of pets theme or as ocean / sea animals theme.
Check out fish project ideas
Fox
So your kids are mad about foxes? We can’t really blame them as foxes trully are magnificent, and slightly funny, animals. From fun looking origami foxes to all time popular toilet paper roll craft foxes, we are sure you will find the project best suited for your needs.
Browse through fun fox projects for kids to make
Frog
Frogs are most popular during spring time, best time of the year to observe the frog life cycle. Add to your science lessons by bringing these animal arts and crafts ideas to life. Corner bookmarks are always great to make.
Check out froggy fun
Hedgehog
One of our favorite animal crafts to make are hedgehogs, hands down. We’ve got a bunch of project suitable for preschoolers, kids in kindergarten and older kids and with some help, toddlers will manage quite a few too.
We’re crazy about hedgehogs so we have lots of crafting ideas
Ladybug
Another one for all the bug lovers, ladybugs are here to delight!
Whether you call them ladybirds or ladybugs these ideas are equally awesome
Lion
They say lion is the king of the animals, but is he the king of animal crafts for kids? Who knows! If this animal is one of your kids favorite ones, it certainly can be! From origami, through toilet paper roll crafts to ones utilising nature’s crafting materials.
These lions arts and crafts are awesome and we’re not lion (oh the cheesy puns)
Octopus
From projects that are made just for fun, to a great one using paper cups to help kids tackle emotions.
Browse octopus ideas
Peacock
Wonderful peacock craft ideas
Penguin
Next bird in our collection of animal crafts for kids is the penguin, one of the rare birds that can not fly But who needs flying when you are rocking a penguin look?
Browse fun penguin inspirations
Pig
Pink piggies are the coolest. Super intelligent animals and usually well loved with children.
Browse through fun pig craft ideas
Rabbit / Bunny
Learn how to make origami bunny or make the most adorable little rabbits using paper strips, amongst many other cool ideas.
Browse bunny rabbit inspirations
Reindeer
Insanely popular at the end of the year, even more so with a red nose, but these are fun to craft all year long.
Browse Reindeer Crafts for Kids to Make
Shark
Take a bite at these crafts during Shark week, or any other time of the year that you feel like having some chomping time.
Chomp on these shark project ideas
Sheep
Super popular to make in spring time.
Let’s make some sheep crafts
Turtle and Tortoise
Another super popular one from our list of animal crafts for kids is the turtle or tortoise theme. Goes well with the ocean theme or just to do in appreciation of this fun animal.
See fun turtle and tortoise ideas
Turkey
It’s turkey time! Turkeys are such fun birds, and a little bit terrifying at the same time.
Check the funky turkey crafting ideas
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#Animal #Crafts #Kids
Animal Crafts for Kids
Animal crafts for kids are fun all year round, and we have quite a collection of different ideas for many of the animal species.
From simple crafts toddlers can make, through preschooler friendly projects, to kindergarten craft ideas and ones for older kids, you are sure to find a project just right for you. And we have more than one craft ideas for most animals, so be sure to check them all.
*this post contains affiliate links*
Some of our latest animal craft ideas for kids to make
Here are some of our latest animal project tutorials we have shared:
Easter Bunny Paper CardPaper Bag BunnyPaper Lantern FrogFrog 3D Coloring Page CraftHatching Dinosaur Paper CraftPaper Roll Chick Craft
Animal Crafts for Kids from A to Z
This collection of animal crafts for kids is sorted by alphabet. We do add new animals to the list as our collection of ideas grows.
Alligator / Crocodile
Scary or amazing, crocodiles and alligators are a fun project to make with your kids.
Check all of our crocodile / alligator ideas
Bugs
Bug projects are especially popular during spring time, but bug lovers love making these projects all year round. We have ideas from cute ladybugs to creepy crawly spiders.
Check out all of our crafty bugs
Bats
These nocturnal animals are especially fun to make over Halloween.
Make some bat crafts
Bear
Read a good bear book with your kids and then go on a bear crafting adventure. This theme is especially popular with preschoolers.
See our collection of bear crafts
Bee
Bees are one of the more popular bugs if you ask kids, and we’ve been especially crafty when it comes to this subject.
See the buzzing bee ideas
Butterfly
Another kid favorite are butterflies. These wonderful and colorful creatures are great for artsy projects.
Bunch of butterfly crafting ideas for kids
Cat
We can’t have a list of animal themed arts and crafts without one of our favorite animals… Cats! Black one are especially popular at Halloween time, but this theme is fun to make all year round.
Get crafty with cats
Caterpillar
Caterpillars are a great theme for kindergarten and preschool, as they go well with some of kids all time favourite books. The little pom pom caterpillars have been one of our most popular projects, and kids love to take them home. They are a wonderful alternative to a pet rock.
Browse our caterpillar ideas
Chicken / Chick
Perfect to complement learning about chicken life cycle or to have fun with over Easter holidays. We’ve got many cool ideas to share with you.
Browse chic and chicken craft ideas
Dogs
Dogs are known as humans best friend and a popular crafting topic with kids. We have a wonderful collection of ideas for you, suitable for all ages.
Browse dog creative activities.
Fish
Fish can be made as part of pets theme or as ocean / sea animals theme.
Check out fish project ideas
Fox
So your kids are mad about foxes? We can’t really blame them as foxes trully are magnificent, and slightly funny, animals. From fun looking origami foxes to all time popular toilet paper roll craft foxes, we are sure you will find the project best suited for your needs.
Browse through fun fox projects for kids to make
Frog
Frogs are most popular during spring time, best time of the year to observe the frog life cycle. Add to your science lessons by bringing these animal arts and crafts ideas to life. Corner bookmarks are always great to make.
Check out froggy fun
Hedgehog
One of our favorite animal crafts to make are hedgehogs, hands down. We’ve got a bunch of project suitable for preschoolers, kids in kindergarten and older kids and with some help, toddlers will manage quite a few too.
We’re crazy about hedgehogs so we have lots of crafting ideas
Ladybug
Another one for all the bug lovers, ladybugs are here to delight!
Whether you call them ladybirds or ladybugs these ideas are equally awesome
Lion
They say lion is the king of the animals, but is he the king of animal crafts for kids? Who knows! If this animal is one of your kids favorite ones, it certainly can be! From origami, through toilet paper roll crafts to ones utilising nature’s crafting materials.
These lions arts and crafts are awesome and we’re not lion (oh the cheesy puns)
Octopus
From projects that are made just for fun, to a great one using paper cups to help kids tackle emotions.
Browse octopus ideas
Peacock
Wonderful peacock craft ideas
Penguin
Next bird in our collection of animal crafts for kids is the penguin, one of the rare birds that can not fly But who needs flying when you are rocking a penguin look?
Browse fun penguin inspirations
Pig
Pink piggies are the coolest. Super intelligent animals and usually well loved with children.
Browse through fun pig craft ideas
Rabbit / Bunny
Learn how to make origami bunny or make the most adorable little rabbits using paper strips, amongst many other cool ideas.
Browse bunny rabbit inspirations
Reindeer
Insanely popular at the end of the year, even more so with a red nose, but these are fun to craft all year long.
Browse Reindeer Crafts for Kids to Make
Shark
Take a bite at these crafts during Shark week, or any other time of the year that you feel like having some chomping time.
Chomp on these shark project ideas
Sheep
Super popular to make in spring time.
Let’s make some sheep crafts
Turtle and Tortoise
Another super popular one from our list of animal crafts for kids is the turtle or tortoise theme. Goes well with the ocean theme or just to do in appreciation of this fun animal.
See fun turtle and tortoise ideas
Turkey
It’s turkey time! Turkeys are such fun birds, and a little bit terrifying at the same time.
Check the funky turkey crafting ideas
Unlock VIP Printables – Become a Member
Become a member of Easy Peasy and Fun membership and gain access to our exclusive craft templates and educational printables. With brand new resources added on weekly basis you will never run out of fun things to make with your kids (either as a parent or as a teacher).
#Animal #Crafts #Kids
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