Animal Crafts for Kids https://freekidscrafts.com/animal-crafts-for-kids/ Crafts for Kids from Toddlers to Teens Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:18:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://freekidscrafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/freekidscrafts-favicon-1-150x150.png Animal Crafts for Kids https://freekidscrafts.com/animal-crafts-for-kids/ 32 32 Hand and Footprint Penguin https://freekidscrafts.com/hand-and-footprint-penguin/ https://freekidscrafts.com/hand-and-footprint-penguin/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:01:18 +0000 This Hand and Footprint Penguin craft is a sweet and simple winter activity for little kids. There is no messy paint involved, which makes it perfect for classrooms, daycare, or a cozy afternoon at home. These adorable penguins look wonderful lined up on a bulletin board and make a fun keepsake for families. This easy...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/hand-and-footprint-penguin/feed/ 0 Cardboard Tube Bird Feeders https://freekidscrafts.com/cardboard-tube-bird-feeders/ https://freekidscrafts.com/cardboard-tube-bird-feeders/#comments Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:01:51 +0000 http://www.freekidscrafts.com/?p=9527 Cold weather is the perfect time to help our feathered friends. These Cardboard Tube Bird Feeders are easy crafts for kids that turn simple household items into a treat birds will love. They are inexpensive, fun to make, and a wonderful way to teach children about caring for wildlife during the winter months. Supplies Instructions...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/cardboard-tube-bird-feeders/feed/ 1 Paper Plate Duck Craft https://freekidscrafts.com/paper-plate-duck/ https://freekidscrafts.com/paper-plate-duck/#respond Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:01:07 +0000 Make this adorable Paper Plate Duck Craft as part of your barnyard fun. Kids love easy crafts for kids that turn simple supplies into something special. This cheerful duck is perfect for playtime, classroom bulletin boards, farm units, or spring classroom activities. It is also a wonderful addition to your growing collection of paper plate...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/tiger-finger-puppet-craft/feed/ 1 Handprint Crab Craft https://freekidscrafts.com/handprint-crab/ https://freekidscrafts.com/handprint-crab/#respond Sat, 16 Aug 2025 07:01:58 +0000 Turn messy paint time into a seaside masterpiece with this adorable Handprint Crab Craft. Kids love transforming their own handprints into fun ocean animals, and this bright red crab is perfect for summer classroom activities, beach themes, or easy crafts for kids at home. You might also enjoy pairing it with our Florida Blue Crab...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/handprint-crab/feed/ 0 August Zodiac Coloring Page (Leo) https://freekidscrafts.com/august-zodiac-coloring-page-leo/ https://freekidscrafts.com/august-zodiac-coloring-page-leo/#respond Thu, 07 Aug 2025 07:01:20 +0000 https://www.freekidscrafts.com/?p=16605 Leo, the star of our August Zodiac Coloring Page is associated with people born between July 21st and August 21st. Leo, August’s Zodiac sign is shown as a lion and the characteristics are thought to be stable, loyal, and constant. Leos are dedicated friends who put their heart into every friendship. If you are having...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/august-zodiac-coloring-page-leo/feed/ 0 Beaver Paper Bag Puppet https://freekidscrafts.com/beaver-paper-bag-puppet/ https://freekidscrafts.com/beaver-paper-bag-puppet/#respond Wed, 06 Aug 2025 07:01:43 +0000 https://www.freekidscrafts.com/beaver-paper-bag-puppet/ This original Beaver Paper Bag Puppet will create hours of fun for the kids in addition to the time used for making the puppet. Look through our collection of puppets and create your own original puppet play. The Beaver Paper Bag Puppet also makes a great resource for talking about Canada and its culture. Trivia:...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/beaver-paper-bag-puppet/feed/ 0 Handprint Butterfly https://freekidscrafts.com/handprint-butterfly/ https://freekidscrafts.com/handprint-butterfly/#comments Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:01:14 +0000 This Handprint Butterfly is a great craft for the younger kids. These handprints are made out of paper and are less messy for the classroom or home. How will you decorate your butterflies? Making Handprint Butterflies would also make a great craft project for a nature themed birthday party. Trivia:  A butterfly’s lifecycle is made...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/handprint-butterfly/feed/ 2 Printable Nature Scavenger Hunt Worksheet https://freekidscrafts.com/summer-scavenger-hunt/ https://freekidscrafts.com/summer-scavenger-hunt/#comments Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:01:57 +0000 http://www.freekidscrafts.com/?p=12291 Summer walks turn into a fun little adventure with this Summer Nature Scavenger Hunt for kids. As children explore outside, they can search for signs of summer all around them and check off each item as they find it. This simple printable encourages kids to slow down, look closely, and notice the details in nature...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/summer-scavenger-hunt/feed/ 2 Paper Plate Bumble Bee https://freekidscrafts.com/paper-plate-bumble-bee/ https://freekidscrafts.com/paper-plate-bumble-bee/#comments Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:01:42 +0000 Buzz around with this original Paper Plate Bumble Bee craft  from the FreeKidsCrafts team. The kids will have a whole swarm of fun and it is inexpensive to make. Remember bees are an important part of our food and flower supply. Trivia: Bumblebees are excellent pollinators—much more efficient pollinators than honeybees, in fact. They mainly...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/paper-plate-bumble-bee/feed/ 1 Pony Bead Firefly Craft https://freekidscrafts.com/beaded-firefly/ https://freekidscrafts.com/beaded-firefly/#respond Tue, 22 Jul 2025 07:01:42 +0000 http://www.freekidscrafts.com/?p=11049 Catch a little summer magic with this Pony Bead Firefly Craft. Kids will love turning colorful pony beads into a fun little firefly they can clip onto a backpack, purse, or keychain. Using glow-in-the-dark beads for the tail makes this easy craft for kids even more exciting after sunset. This is a great summer craft...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/beaded-firefly/feed/ 0 Pony Bead Alligator https://freekidscrafts.com/pony-bead-alligator/ https://freekidscrafts.com/pony-bead-alligator/#respond Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:01:48 +0000 http://www.freekidscrafts.com/?p=12462 Make a fun backpack charm with this Pony Bead Alligator craft. This easy bead project is a great way for kids to create a colorful accessory for backpacks, lunch boxes, or keychains before school starts. Pony bead crafts are always a hit because they are simple, creative, and fun to show off to friends. Supplies...

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