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Cute Earth Paper Craft For Kids [Free Template]

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Earth Day is one of those holidays we never celebrated until we had kids. With kids, we want to celebrate everything! That’s exactly why we made this super cute Earth paper craft. It’s an easy Earth Day craft for kids that requires only a few supplies and isn’t complicated.

Be sure to download the free template below and watch our video tutorial to learn how to make this craft easily with your kids or students. For more ideas, check out all of our easy Earth Day crafts for kids.

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Earth Day Paper Craft

This Earth Day project uses construction paper and a printable template to make an adorable buddy your little ones can engage with all day as they learn about ways to protect the environment on our planet.

Supplies

Directions

Start by downloading and printing the template. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this Earth to life!

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First, guide your child to glue the land pieces to the blue circle.

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Place the eyes in the middle of the globe, slightly higher than halfway up, and glue them in place.

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Next, help your child to glue the tongue to the bottom of the mouth and the teeth to the top. Cut off any excess paper.

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Glue the mouth just below the eyes.

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Now, take a pipe cleaner and bend the tip of one side to make a 3 fingered hand. Repeat on another pipe cleaner. Flip the Earth over and tape the hands in the middle of the circle. Bend in the shape you want.

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Finally, encourage your child to grab another pipe cleaner and cut it in half. Bend the end of one to form a loop for the feet. Repeat on the other pipe cleaner. Flip the Earth over and tape the legs to the bottom.

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That’s it! Don’t forget to explore our other spring crafts for your kiddos while you’re here!

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Earth Day Children’s Books

Books are a great way to get even further into a theme! On top of that, reading to kids helps them develop a stronger vocabulary and helps them learn to focus. It’s a win-win situation! Try out some of these cool books about space:

I Am Earth is a great book to introduce children to the planet. It has simple and easy-to-understand text and fun illustrations that will keep kids engaged!

Heal The Earth takes kids on a magical journey around the world to help solve the problems we’re facing on this planet. The message of love and compassion is great for every child.

My Friend Earth is a favorite of parents and children alike! It has an environmentally conscious message and amazing die-cut pages kids can’t get enough of.

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Kids’ Earth Day Crafts

If you’re looking for a fun activity to do with your kids, try crafting! Not only is it a great way to exercise your child’s creativity, but it also helps with their fine motor skills.

Plus, it provides hours of entertainment! To make it even more fun, try adding in more crafts. We’ve got some great ones below:

Free Printable Earth Day Hat – April 22nd is Earth Day, a day when we celebrate our planet and all it does for us! One way you can celebrate is by doing something to help the Earth, like picking up litter or planting a tree.

Another fun way to celebrate is by making this Earth Day hat! All you need is some crayons, paper, and a printer. Just print out the hat template, color it in, and wear it on Earth Day!

Earth Day Paper Plate Craft – This Earth Day craft is perfect for young children! Simply have them paint a paper plate blue, then add some construction paper landmasses. Once they’re finished, they’ll have a cute and colorful reminder of how important it is to take care of our planet!

This image features four Earth Day-themed children's crafts. The top left shows a paper crown with the text "I ❤️ Earth" colored in pink, blue, and green. The top right shows two heart-shaped Earth cutouts with blue oceans and green continents. The bottom left features two smiling Earth characters holding hearts, and the bottom right displays Earth cutouts with red hearts underneath, each labeled with a child's name: Taylor and Bowen.Pin

Earth Day Card – It’s never too early to start teaching kids about the importance of taking care of the planet. And what better way to do that than by having them make their own Earth Day card? This is a fun and easy activity that kids of all ages will enjoy.

Earth Day Name Craft – Your kids will have a world of fun with this craft! It’s a great way to work on letter recognition as they arrange their name across the globe.

Why not use blank hearts for an extra special touch and have your kids write their names? This craft is sure to get your little ones’ creative juices flowing!

Earth Day Activities For Kids

Teachers, librarians, and daycare leaders can use these Earth Day bingo sheets to play with all the kids. So get the kids together and see who can be the first to fill up their bingo card. It’s sure to be a fun way to celebrate Earth Day!

Our printable Earth Day worksheets are a fun and easy way to get kids excited about the planet. From pattern-making to handwriting practice, these worksheets will keep your little ones entertained even as they learn.

Your little Earthlings will have a blast working on these worksheets and getting creative with the planet in mind!

This image shows four Earth Day-themed educational worksheets for children. The top left is a letter maze highlighting uppercase and lowercase "E," the top right is a dot-to-dot image of a green recycling bin with a recycling symbol. The bottom left features a dot-to-dot picture of a reusable bag with flowers and a water bottle, and the bottom right is a maze titled "Earth Day Maze" where a girl finds her way to a recycling bin.Pin

Download our free Earth Day connect the dots activities and teach your kids about recycling and reusing materials!

These activities have been designed with fine motor skills in mind, meaning kids will have fun as they sharpen their skills. Plus, the awesome illustrations on each page will keep your little ones engaged and excited.

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For something that is both entertaining and educational, our Earth Day activity pages are here to help.

With fun puzzles and activities, your kids can work on critical thinking skills and solve problems in a fun way. These worksheets are perfect for getting your kids Earth Day ready and learning at the same time.

Share With Us

Did you make this activity with your kids or students? We’d love to feature them on our social media!

For a chance to have your child’s project featured, simply snap a picture of the completed project and post it to our Facebook page, email it to us directly by clicking here, or use #simpleeverydaymom on your social media!

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Earth Paper Craft For Kids

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
This Earth paper craft is too fun to pass up! Make it with the kids this Earth Day!
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Author: Sam
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Materials

  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Pipe cleaners
  • Tape
  • Earth template

Instructions

  • Download the Earth template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
  • Begin to make the Earth by gluing the land pieces to the blue circle.
  • Place the eyes in the middle of the globe, slightly higher than halfway up, and glue them in place.
  • Next, glue the tongue to the bottom of the mouth and the teeth to the top. Cut off any excess paper.
  • Glue the mouth just below the eyes.
  • Now, take a pipe cleaner and bend the tip of one side to make a 3 fingered hand. Repeat on another pipe cleaner. Flip the Earth over and tape the hands in the middle of the circle. Bend in the shape you want.
  • Finish off by grabbing another pipe cleaner and cut it in half. Bend the end of one to form a loop for the feet. Repeat on the other pipe cleaner. Flip the Earth over and tape the legs to the bottom.

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April

Sunday 21st of April 2024

I love the links to books to accompany the earth day projects!

Sam

Monday 22nd of April 2024

Oh yay, I'm so glad they're helpful!

Kristen

Tuesday 2nd of April 2024

I am having trouble finding this template. Please send

Sam

Wednesday 3rd of April 2024

Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈

Terry

Friday 21st of April 2023

👍🏾

ROCIO

Thursday 20th of April 2023

Por favor se puede adquirir las plantillas

Sam

Friday 21st of April 2023

You can get the template by entering your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you 🙂

Pandi Kati

Thursday 20th of April 2023

May I have the template please?

Sam

Thursday 20th of April 2023

Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page 🙂

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