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Penguin Headband Craft With Free Template

Winter is a great time of year to do extra crafting with the kids since it’s so cold outside! This penguin headband craft is easy and fun for antarctic or winter animal themes. It might just be our new favorite headband crafts for kids!

We’re giving you a free printable template so it’s simple to recreate at home or school.

Check out our video below to see exactly how this cute little headband is made! Also, be sure to check out all of our winter animal crafts for kids.

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Inside the template, you’ll find 2 options. The first is a black and white template. For this one, all you’ll do is print on white paper and let the kids color or paint it. Finish by cutting it out and assembling and you’re all set.

This option is great for toddlers and young kids who aren’t ready for the craft version. It’s also perfect if you’re short on time or paper!

The second option is the craft version. This version is the one we give directions for below. It’s made from paper and is great for children working on scissor skills.

Supplies

  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Black marker
  • Crayons (if using the color in version)
  • Tape or stapler
  • Penguin template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)

Directions

Start by downloading and printing the penguin template, then cut out all the pieces together. This is a great chance to practice those scissor skills!

hands holding penguin headband template

To put it together, begin by gluing the face onto the headband base—just like you see in the picture below. Next, help your child glue the eyes toward the top of the face, one on each side.

hands gluing face onto penguin headband craft
hands gluing eyes onto penguin headband craft

Now for the beak: place it right between the eyes so it barely touches them, and glue it down. Add the pink cheeks by gluing them under the eyes, following the picture as a guide.

hands gluing beak onto penguin headband craft
hands gluing cheeks onto penguin headband craft

For the eyebrows, you can cut some out of black paper or let your child draw them on with a black marker—either way works great!

Finally, complete the headband by attaching the extenders to the sides of the base using tape or staples. Adjust it to fit your child’s head, and they’re ready to show off their adorable penguin creation!

hands taping headband extenders on penguin headband craft
two penguin headband crafts

Winter Preschool Theme

Are you looking for more ideas to fill up your winter preschool theme? If so, we’ve got you covered! With more fun crafts and educational activities, we’re sure you’ll find something here that your kids will love.

Story Books For Winter

Here are some of the best winter-themed books to read with your kids!

The Biggest Snowman Ever – When the mayor of Mouseville announces the town snowman contest, Clayton and Desmond claim that they will each make the biggest snowman ever.

The Snowy Day – This story shows a child’s wonder at a new world and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever.

Sneezy The Snowman– Sneezy is COLD! And he’s trying to warm up without success. But, the kids know exactly how to help him!

color in penguin headband craft

Winter Crafts Ideas For Kids

Toilet Paper Roll Olaf Craft—With this fun and easy toilet paper roll craft, Kids can bring their favorite snowman from Frozen to life. They’ll have a blast putting him together using our free template and simple craft supplies. Once they’re done, there’s no way they will ‘Let it Go!!

Photo Eskimo Craft – Take your kids on a trip to the Arctic with this cute Eskimo craft! Using a photo of your child’s face, they can create an adorable Eskimo with a warm fur coat made with cotton balls. This craft is perfect for imaginative play or as a winter-themed decoration.

image collage of 4 winter themed craft for kids

Polar Bear Handprint Craft – This handprint craft is a great activity for little ones to celebrate the winter season. Kids will love turning their handprints into cute polar bears with paws and ears! Plus, you only need some simple supplies to make it.

Torn Paper Groundhog Craft – We love torn paper crafts for working on fine motor skills with kids. This cute groundhog craft is perfect for the winter season and Groundhog Day. Using colored paper, kids can tear scraps to create their groundhog popping out of his burrow.

Preschool Winter Printables

These snowman do-a-dot printables are perfect for little ones who love to play with dot markers. This activity will not only keep them entertained but also help them develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Plus, these pages will help them practice counting and letter recognition.

Our printable narwhal worksheets are a great way to introduce children to these fascinating creatures. These worksheets are fun and educational with activities focusing on reading, tracing, and coloring. They also make for a great addition to any unit on arctic animals or marine life!

image collage of 4 winter printables for kids

Get ready to shake up some fun with our snow globe coloring pages. Your little ones will love coloring these fun winter scenes! Then, once they’re done, you can hang up their finished masterpieces for some festive winter decor.

These winter animal printables would be the best addition to any winter-themed unit. Your kids will learn about different animals, habitats, and characteristics as they color and complete activities. It’s learning… but made fun!

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Share With Us

Did you make this project 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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Penguin Headband Craft For Kids

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Winter is a great time of year to do extra crafting with the kids since it's so cold outside! This penguin headband craft is easy and fun for antarctic or winter animal themes.
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Author: Sam
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Materials

  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Black marker
  • Crayons if using the color in version
  • Tape or stapler
  • Penguin template

Instructions

  • Download the template, print it, and cut out the pieces you need.
  • Begin by gluing the face to the middle of the headband base.
  • Next glue the eyes towards the top of the face, on both sides of the middle black line.
  • Place the beak in between the eyes, at the end of the black line and glue it down.
  • Glue the cheeks below each of the eyes.
  • Next, glue or draw on the eyebrows above both eyes.
  • Finish by taping the headband extenders on both sides of the headband base.

Penguin Headband Template

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Lorraine Field

Monday 21st of April 2025

Looks brilliant

Kamille - Community Support Assistant

Tuesday 22nd of April 2025

Aw, thank you! That’s so nice to hear!

cssey

Friday 18th of April 2025

is this free ?

Kamille - Community Support Assistant

Sunday 20th of April 2025

Yes! All you need to do is click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form and the link will be sent to you. Or if you’re already a subscriber, when you enter your email in the form, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈

Katherine

Sunday 9th of March 2025

I would love the template please!

Kamille - Community Support Assistant

Monday 10th of March 2025

Of course! All you need to do is click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form and the link will be sent to you. Or if you’re already a subscriber, when you enter your email in the form, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈

Liza Jaja

Sunday 23rd of February 2025

Please send me penguin template tq

Kamille - Community Support Assistant

Monday 24th of February 2025

Of course! All you need to do is click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form and the link will be sent to you. Or if you’re already a subscriber, when you enter your email in the form, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈

Liza Jaja

Sunday 23rd of February 2025

Please send me a penguin template TQvM

Kamille - Community Support Assistant

Monday 24th of February 2025

Of course! All you need to do is click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form and the link will be sent to you. Or if you’re already a subscriber, when you enter your email in the form, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈

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