100+ Best Animal Crafts For Kids [With Templates]

Learn how to make these fun and easy animal crafts for kids! They’re simple and cover farm animals, jungle animals, forest animals, and more!

Don’t forget to check out all of our other fun crafts here at Simple Everyday Mom so you get all the latest ideas for your kids or students!

Animal Craft Ideas

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These projects vary in age range and will suit kids from toddlers to preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary-aged children. As we make more animal ideas, we’ll add them to this page, so be sure to check back frequently for more new ideas for kids.

Forest Animal Crafts

Explore the woods without leaving home with our fun forest animal ideas for kids! These projects are a great way to spark a love for nature as kids get hands-on in creating their favorite woodland creatures.

Bug Crafts

Discover the tiny world of insects with our engaging bug ideas for kids! From fork painting to popsicle stick projects, these ideas are sure to bring a buzz of excitement and learning to your child’s day.

Dinosaur Crafts

Step back in time with our exciting dinosaur project for kids! These prehistoric ideas are perfect for sparking curiosity and creativity, allowing children to explore the ancient world of dinosaurs through simple materials. From pretend play puppets to cute dinosaur name crafts, these ideas are designed to bring a roar of excitement to your child’s adventures.

Dragon Crafts

Embark on a fantastical journey with our delightful dragon ideas for kids! These creative projects are perfect for stimulating imagination and artistic skills, allowing children to construct their mythical dragons with easy-to-find supplies. From adorable paper cup dragons to fun handprint DIYs, these activities are designed to add a burst of mythical fun to any child’s day.

Turkey Crafts

Get into the Thanksgiving spirit with our entertaining turkey activities for kids! These hands-on projects are more than just fun—they’re a great way for children to develop fine motor skills and express their creativity.

Pet Crafts

Let your kids get crafty with some super cute pet ideas! If your little ones are all about animals, they’ll love turning ordinary materials into adorable cats, fun turtles, or even their very own llama pet.

Miscellaneous Animal Craft Ideas

Unicorn Crafts

Unlock a world of magic with our enchanting unicorn ideas for kids! These whimsical projects are perfect for sparking creativity and imagination, allowing children to create their mythical creatures with just a few simple supplies. From dazzling unicorn paper plates to colorful unicorn mane headbands, these activities are sure to bring a touch of fantasy to your child’s adventures.

Zoo Animal Crafts

Bring the excitement of the zoo into your home with our fun zoo animal crafts for kids! These engaging projects allow children to create their favorite animals, from roaring lions to playful monkeys, using simple materials like paper plates, toilet rolls, and paint.

Not only do these projects help develop fine motor skills, but they also teach kids about different animals and their habitats, making it both educational and incredibly fun.

Butterfly Craft Ideas

Flutter into creativity with our butterfly crafts for kids that are as colorful as they are fun! These activities are perfect for teaching kids about the fascinating life cycle of butterflies while encouraging them to explore their artistic side. From handprint ideas to headband projects, each activity is designed to inspire and delight, making them ideal for a sunny afternoon of fun!

Ocean Animal Crafts

Dive deep into the great blue with our ocean crafts for kids! These DIYs are a fantastic way to explore the mysterious world beneath the waves. Using a variety of materials, children can create everything from happy crabs to friendly sharks. Each idea not only brings fun to your child’s day but also serves as a great opportunity for kids to learn about different ocean creatures and their environments.

Farm Animal Crafts

Are you creating a farm animal unit for your kids or students? If so, you’ll want to look through all of our awesome farm animal crafts for kids.

We have ideas for various animals, including horses, cows, sheep, llamas, cats, dogs, mice, and chicks, and even more creative projects are coming soon!

Winter Animal Crafts

Celebrate the chillier months with our winter animal crafts for kids! These cozy projects allow children to create their favorite cold-weather creatures, such as penguins, polar bears, and snowy owls, using materials like cotton balls, paper, and paper plates.

Each idea is a fun way to combine art with learning about how animals adapt to winter environments, providing both a creative outlet and an educational experience.

Reindeer Kids’ Crafts

Get ready for holiday fun with our adorable reindeer crafts for kids! These festive projects let little ones bring to life Santa’s famous helpers using materials like popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, and construction paper. From cute reindeer ornaments to playful reindeer hats, each activity is perfect for holiday parties or as homemade decorations to spread the Christmas cheer around your home.