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These adorable Penguin Crafts for kids are great for creating this winter. Choose from construction paper crafts, simple paper plates, or even more challenging projects like crochet patterns. There is a project that is perfect for your child. Make them in your classroom, at a winter party, or at home with your family.

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Penguin Crafts

These easy penguin crafts are so much fun for kids to create! There are projects for various skill levels, from toddlers to tweens. But mostly preschoolers.

These crafts use a lot of classic craft supplies, like construction paper, toilet paper rolls, and paper plates. So they are easy to create with groups.

These winter-themed craftivities complement preschool themes in December and January.

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When to create this fun penguin art

These are great crafts to create all year long. Here are some fun ways to use these simple projects.

  • Create them for a winter lesson plan.
  • Make them as holiday gifts for loved ones.
  • Decorate your classroom during the winter season.
  • Make them with a penguin theme lesson plan
  • Use them to help you read penguin books
  • Attach a string and hang them as a Christmas ornament
  • Create them on Penguin Awareness Day (January 20th)

Our Favorite Craft Supplies

You can’t make a cute penguin craft without the right supplies.

These craft supplies are perfect for crafting with young kids. While not each of them is used in the crafts below, they are all staples in our craft bin. If you don’t have any on hand, that might be ok. Take a look at the craft first to see whether or not you need them.

  • Construction Paper – One of our favorite craft supplies.
  • Cardboard – Perfect for using up all those boxes you get in the mail!
  • Craft Sticks or popsicle sticks – A classic staple, use them in your craft or to mix paint.
  • Kid-Friendly paint – Kids love to get messy! Check out our favorite tips for painting with young children.
  • Googly Eyes – You can literally add them to any project and it instantly becomes cuter.
  • Tissue Paper – We always have this on hand. Buy it new or use or save it from birthday parties and holidays.
  • Toilet Paper/Paper Towel Rolls – A great way to recycle your paper tubes is to use them in crafts!
  • Paper Plates – Grab this party supply to create fun crafts.
  • Contact Paper – We use this a lot to create suncatcher crafts
  • Pipe Cleaners – Their bendy and hold their shape, which makes for some fun creating!
  • Coffee Filters – This inexpensive item is fun to create with.
  • Pom Poms – Fluffy and always fun.
  • Egg Cartons – Recycle these into fantastic crafts!
  • Puffy Paint – Makes great snow!!
  • Paper Bags – Using this recycled supply is a fun way to make puppets.

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Penguin arts and crafts

These penguin crafts are perfect for kids of all ages, especially preschoolers.

Paper Penguins

Use a kid-friendly quilling technique to create this papercraft.

Supplies:
Construction Paper
Craft Stick
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: www.easypeasyandfun.com

Cardboard Tube Penguin

This classic preschool craft uses recycled supplies.

Supplies:
Paper Tube
Paper
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: www.hellowonderful.co

Pine Cone

We love crafts that use nature!

Supplies:
Pinecones
Felt
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Ddon't miss these other nature crafts for kids.

Photo Credit: www.craftymorning.com

Paper Heart

Using a heart shape is a great way to make a penguin face!

Supplies:
Construction Paper
Googly Eyes
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: parentingchaos.com

Egg Carton Penguins

Another great recycled craft idea.

Supplies:
Egg Carton
Paint
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: www.thebestideasforkids.com

Popsicle Stick Penguins

Crafts Sticks are a fun way to create a penguin craft.

Supplies:
Craft Sticks
Paint
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: iheartcraftythings.com

Plastic Spoons

Plastic spoons are a unique way to create fun penguin puppets.

Supplies:
Plastic Spoons
Felt
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: www.adabofgluewilldo.com

Paper Plate Penguins

Paper plates make a classic penguin craft.

Supplies:
Paper Plate
Paint
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: www.craftymorning.com

Clothespins

These adorable clothespin penguins can be hung around your classroom.

Supplies:
Clothespins
Paint
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: artsymomma.com

Painted Pumpkin

This craft idea is great for fall crafting.

Supplies:
Pumpkins
Paint
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: www.easypeasyandfun.com

Cotton Balls

Make a fluffy baby penguin with this tutorial.

Supplies:
Cotton Balls
Paper
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: www.learnwithplayathome.com

Folded Paper Plate

This paper plate penguin craft is a bit different and makes a more "realistic" looking penguin.

Supplies:
Paper Plates
Paint
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: kidscraftroom.com

Wreath

Use this wreath craft to decorate a playroom or classroom this winter.

Supplies:
Paper Plates
Paint
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: www.thebestideasforkids.com

Handprint Penguin

Capture those little hands with this handprint craft idea.

Supplies:
Felt
Cardstock
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: www.messylittlemonster.com

Footprint Salt Dough Ornament

Hang these footprint penguins on your Christmas tree.

Supplies:
Salt Dough
Paint
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: nontoygifts.com

Sewed penguin

Build those fine motor skills with this stitched penguin.

Supplies:
Printable Template
Paper Plate
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: www.easypeasyandfun.com

Rocking Paper Plate

The shape of these penguins is perfect for a rocking craft.

Supplies:
Paper Plates
Paint
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: kidscraftroom.com

Hatching Penguin Chick Puppets

These puppets are hatching from their paper plate egg shells!

Supplies:
Paper Plates
Paint
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Movable Paper Plate

Create a moving scene with this paper plate craft.

Supplies:
Paper Plate
Craft Sticks
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: www.schooltimesnippets.com

Paper Cup Penguin Craft

Your kids are going to love shooting puffs around during a holiday party!

Supplies:
Paper Cub
Balloons
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: teachingmama.org

Sensory Bottle

This fun sensory bottle is perfect for young children.

Supplies:
Water Bottle
Penguin Figurines
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: artsycraftsymom.com

Interactive Paper Plate

Make your penguin's eyes move with this unique craft.

Supplies:
Paper
Paper Plate
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: www.redtedart.com

Corner Bookmark

This bookmark craft is great for kids who love to read.

Supplies:
Paper
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: artsycraftsymom.com

Origami Penguin Craft

With the right folds, you can create a penguin out of just paper!

Supplies:
Origami Paper
Googly Eyes
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: www.redtedart.com

Origami Penguin for kids

Here is a different method to create an origami penguin.

Supplies:
Origami Paper
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: www.easypeasyandfun.com

No-Sew Sock

Create an adorable sock penguin with this no-sew tutorial.

Supplies:
Socks
Rice
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: www.redtedart.com

Crochet Pattern

Older kids may like to try this more challenging craft.

Supplies:
Crochet Yarn
Hook
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: www.eatsamazing.co.uk

Marshmallow Penguins

Serve these adorable marshmallows, in your classroom, during penguin week.

Supplies:
Marshmallows
Dark Chocolate
See the tutorial for the full supply list.

Photo Credit: PuzzlesGamesFun

Coloring Pages

Head to Etsy to print these adoable coloring pages. They are perfect for morning or a lazy afternoon.

Photo Credit: HappyPaperTime

Paper Crown

Let your kids wear this cute penguin crown during your winter party.

Photo Credit: PunchOfColor

Suncatcher Kit

Grab this kit to create an easy, no-prep activity.

Photo Credit: TheGroovyGiraffeCo

Cross-stitch Pattern

Older kids will love trying their hand at this cross-stitch pattern.

Photo Credit: BaarDuck

Needle Felting Kit

Order this felting kit to create an adorable penguin to decorate your classroom.

Other fun crafts you may enjoy

You may enjoy some of these other easy crafts for kids!

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Penguin Craft

We love an easy craft that sneaks important skill-building. Create this simple penguin craft in your classroom or at your kitchen table.

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Quilling is a fun paper craft technique. We wanted to create a method that was kid-friendly.

Kids wrap their construction paper strips around craft sticks before gluing them into place. This helps to give kids better control of each piece while building those important fine motor skills.

We’ve done this technique before with our paper turtles and quilled spiders.

Penguins are perfect for creating during your January lesson plans, or any other winter month. Or you can wait until World Penguin Day in April.

You can use these easy winter crafts in several ways.

  • Hang your paper penguins in your playroom or classroom.
  • Display several cute penguins on your classroom bulletin board.
  • Put them on the front of a winter card.
  • Decorate your front window.
  • Add them to your fridge.
  • Create them at your local library to go with some fun penguin books.
  • Create them during a winter-themed unit or winter animals unit

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Why do we love crafting with construction paper?

Why do we love paper crafts? Because they secretly teach so many important skills for kids.

  • Fine motor skills
  • Cutting practice
  • Following instructions
  • Colors
  • Counting
  • and more!

If you’re looking for more ways to inspire your kids, check out our construction paper book!

No time to make this construction paper penguin? Pin it for later!

If you’re currently in planning mode, that’s ok! Pin this to your favorite Pinterest board. That way you’ll be able to grab instructions when you’re ready!

Tips for creating this animal craft:

These birds are very simple. But here are some tips to help you along the way.

  • If cutting out the eyes is too difficult for your little ones you can easily just draw them on with a black marker or using googly eyes.
  • To speed up this craft, try to pre-cut your paper strips.
  • Cutting the paper strips is great for building scissor skills. If you have time, let your child cut all the strips. It’s ok if they don’t all match perfectly.
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Quilled Paper Penguin

Quilled Paper Penguin Craft.

Get a beginners lesson on quilling while making this cute paper penguin craft!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Difficulty Medium

Materials

  • Paper- Sheet of Black and White. Scrap of orange.
  • White Glue

Tools

  • 2 Craft Sticks
  • Pallet or Plate for Glue
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Paper Cutter

Instructions

  1. Cut the black paper into 1" strips. Cut the white paper in half. In process image of a paper penguin craft
  2. Take one black strip and glue the ends together to create a circle. This will be the penguin's belly.In process image of a paper penguin craft
  3. Squeeze the circle a bit to create more of an oval shape. Use one of the craft sticks to add glue to the body and place it on one-half of the paper.In process image of a paper penguin craft
  4. On a scrap of orange, draw and cut out 2 ovals and one small triangle. This will create the feet and a little orange beak.In process image of a paper penguin craft
  5. Glue the ovals along the bottom of the penguin tucking them in slightly. In process image of a paper penguin craft
  6. For the arms, trim curved edges on a paper strip and pick how long you want them to be. In process image of a paper penguin craft
  7. Add glue and tuck them under the body.In process image of a paper penguin craft
  8. Now we start quilling! Using a clean craft stick, pinch the end of a black strip and fold it around the craft stick. In process image of a paper penguin craft
  9. Roll the stick while pinching the paper tightly until the whole strip is on the stick.In process image of a paper penguin craft
  10. Slide the paper off and even out the edges.In process image of a paper penguin craft
  11. Dip one end into white glue.In process image of a paper penguin craft
  12. Then place in the penguin's body.In process image of a paper penguin craft
  13. Continue this process, strip after strip, while you fill in the shape.In process image of a paper penguin craft
  14. If any of the spirals unfold too far you can place another one inside.In process image of a paper penguin craft
  15. On the second half of the white paper, trace an oval for the belly and two small ovals for the eyes. Cut them out.In process image of a paper penguin craft
  16. Using a small scrap of black paper, attach the eyes and the beak with glue. In process image of a paper penguin craft
  17. Add them both to your penguin and you're done! In process image of a paper penguin craft
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Project Type: Animal Crafts / Category: Crafts for Kids

More preschool crafts you will love!

If you loved this cute polar bear craft, you’ll love these other ideas.

  • Pig – A friendly 3D paper pig craft
  • Turkey – Quill a cute turkey using this kid-friendly technique.
  • Basic Shape Crafts – use more shapes to create fun classroom crafts.

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