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.

Earth Day craft image collage with the words Earth Day kids' craft

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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

Colored cardstock or construction paper
Scissors
Glue
Pipe cleaners
Tape
Earth template (click the “click here to get your freebies” image at the end of the post)

Click here to see our favorite kids’ craft 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!

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

hand gluing land pieces to paper Earth craft

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.

hand gluing tongue to mouth of to paper Earth craft

hand gluing teeth to mouth of paper Earth craft

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.

hand taping pipe cleaner arm to paper Earth craft

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.

hand taping pipe cleaner legs to paper Earth craft

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

Easy Torn Paper Earth Craft

Earth Day Children’s Books

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.

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:

Related: Earth Day Dot Marker Pages

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.

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!

Try this Earth Day Headband

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.

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.

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.

Handprint Earth Craft For Earth Day

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!

4.80 from 10 votes

Earth Paper Craft For Kids

Author: Sam

Prep Time: 10

Active Time: 15

Total Time: 25

This Earth paper craft is too fun to pass up! Make it with the kids this Earth Day!

Materials

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.

Video

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Free Earth Template

photograph of found of Simple Everyday Mom, Sam

Meet Sam

Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump, and more.

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69 Comments

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

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Oh yay, I’m so glad they’re helpful!

I am having trouble finding this template. Please send

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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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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 🙂

May I have the template please?

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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 🙂

I am not seeing the form where you can enter the email to get the template. Is there another way to get it?

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I just checked and it’s still there. If you’re not able to see it, it most likely means you have a firewall or adblocker blocking it from appearing. If you can allow the page or try from a personal device, you should be able to see it. Also, some readers say they’re not able to see it on Chrome, but they can on other browsers. You may be able to try that as well ◡̈

I would love to have this template

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Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you 🙂

can i have the template please

Sam says:

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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 🙂

How do I get this template? No place to enter email that I can see. No form at the end.

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Hmmm, it is there. The form is above the comments section, under the heading titled “Free Earth Template”. If you’re not able to see it, it most likely means you have a firewall or adblocker blocking it from appearing. If you can allow the page or try from a personal device, you should be able to see it. Also, some readers say they’re not able to see it on Chrome, but they can on other browsers. You may be able to try that as well ◡̈ Please let me know if you have any questions!

I absolutely LOVE the templates that you make and share. My kids really enjoy making them.

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Oh, thank you so much, Lisa! I’m glad everyone is having fun!

There’s no link for this. Can you send it to me?

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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 🙂

Does this still work in 2023? I’m not seeing the actual place you can get the template.

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Yes ◡̈ If you’re not able to see the forms, it most likely means you have a firewall or adblocker blocking it from appearing. If you can allow the page or try from a personal device, you should be able to see it. Also, some readers say they’re not able to see it on Chrome, but they can on other browsers. You may be able to try that as well ◡̈ Please let me know if you have any questions!

I don’t see where to get the template. Can you send it to me?

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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 🙂

Is the template still available?

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Yes! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you 🙂

May I have the template please?

Sam says:

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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 🙂

Can I get the template

Sam says:

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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 🙂