Easy Lion Name Craft For Kids W/Template

Kids learning to spell their own names is a big milestone!

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Combine kids’ love of animals with a fun craft to give kids a chance to practice spelling their names with this lion name craft.

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Supplies

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Download the lion template, edit it, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

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Begin by gluing the face to the middle of the mane.

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Place the nose and mouth piece in the middle of the head, lining it up with the top of the face.

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Next, glue the eyes below both of the eyebrows.

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Take the completed head and glue it to the left part of the lion’s body.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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