In this blog post today I’m sharing some of my favorite penguin crafts for kids. Penguins are one of my favorite winter themes to use in the classroom. And crafts are always a popular activity with my students – they’re also so beneficial for them too! In this blog post you’ll find links to each of the crafts individually where you can download templates and get instructions for each one too.
Why Do Crafts?
There are so many benefits from using crafts in classrooms. Crafts give students a chance to work on their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. These are skills which many of our students can struggle with. So crafts are a great way to work on this.
Crafts also help our students to develop their creativity and imagination. These activities give them a chance to develop their self-expression too. So for me, it’s always really important to try and factor in regular craft activities for my students.
1. Penguin Name Craft
If you’ve been a follower of mine for a little while, you’ll know how much I love crafts that also incorporate my students’ names. So this free penguin name craft is top of my list for favorite penguin crafts! You can download the editable template for free here.
2. Origami Penguins
I love finding new and different crafts to challenge my students with..And these origami penguins are perfect for that! Check out the instructions here.
3. Moving Flippers Penguin
This penguin craft has moving flippers! My students love interactive crafts so this is one I know that they will love. Get the instructions and template here.
4. Toilet Paper Roll Penguin
You know me… I LOVE a toilet paper roll craft! And these penguins have turned out so cute! Find the instructions here.
5. Accordion Penguin
Accordion crafts are great for really getting students to work on their fine motor skills – and this one is super cute! Click here to get this one for free.
6. Paper Penguins
This penguin craft is perfect for students who are a little more experienced with crafts. The penguins stand up and look so sweet! Get the full instructions here.
7. Paper Bag Penguin Puppets
If you have some spare paper bags hanging around, then this craft is a great way to use them up! Find all of the instructions here.
8. Penguin Finger Puppets
Finger puppets are always a fun craft that you can then use in other centers once completed. And these ones come with a free template for you to print out. Get the template here.
9. Penguin Handprints
Handprint crafts are a great way to make them more personal… And a great opportunity to get students exploring touch too. Find this craft here.
10. Salt Dough Handprint Penguins
I love making salt dough keepsakes to send home – and this penguin one is adorable as a little winter gift home for families. Find the instructions here.
I hope you found this blog post helpful for finding penguin craft ideas. If so, please consider sharing this post with your friends and colleagues on social media.
More Penguin Activities
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Nikki
