Penguins are fascinating creatures, and your little ones will love to learn about them by making a fun yarn penguin craft! This winter your kids can dive into the icy waters of the Antarctic with these charming birds through this fun and engaging craft project.

Making this penguin craft is a great way to spend a chilly, winter afternoon. It’s also an opportunity for kids to explore their creativity while discovering more about these captivating birds.

Wrapping yarn around the penguin’s body is a fantastic way for young children to enhance their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. As they get going with the rhythmic motion of wrapping, they’ll be developing crucial skills that will help them in various aspects of their early development.

Waddle on over to discover more exciting penguin activities that will keep the winter blues at bay.

Make A Penguin Craft

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We’ve even got you covered with a free penguin template to wrap with yarn and pieces to finish it off. So, gather your materials, clear a crafty space, and let the penguin making begin!

Supplies

• Thin cardboard like from a cereal or tissue box
• Black paint
• Paintbrush
• Black yarn
• Tape
• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Penguin Template (click the “click here to get your freebie” image at the end)

Directions

Download the penguin template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

Use the template to trace the penguin’s body onto the thin cardboard. Use scissors to cut it out. Paint it black and let dry completely before moving on.

Tape one end of the yarn to the back of the penguin. Wrap the yarn around as many times as you’d like. When you’re finished tape the end piece of the yarn to the back of the body. If there’s no cardboard space to tape it to, just tie the end to another portion of the wrapped yarn.

Take the eyes and glue them to the top part of the penguin’s body.

Next, glue the beak in between the eyes.

Place the arms on the sides of the penguin and glue them, angled inward.

Attach the completed penguin body to the thin cardboard by gluing it to the top of the yarn.

Finish up by gluing the feet to the back and bottom of the penguin’s body.

Isn’t this such an easy penguin craft? Kids will surely love creating it. Be sure to check out our other winter craft for kids while you’re here!

Kids Winter Ideas

As the snow blankets the world outside, it’s the perfect time to turn your home into a cozy haven of winter wonders for your little ones. Embrace the season with lots of crafts and activities designed to keep kids engaged, entertained, and continuously learning.

From imaginative crafts that spark creativity to exciting activities that blend fun with education, we’ve gathered a few that are sure to bring smiles to their faces.

Winter Animal Children’s Books

Here are some of the best winter animal books.

Polar Bear Island is a fun book for winter! Polar Bear Island is just that – only for polar bears! That is until Kirby the penguin comes to visit. She turns the place around and adds tons of interesting excitement, but will the polar bears let her stay? You have to check it out and see for yourself!

Tacky The Penguin– This is a great book for children to learn about acceptance and valuing others for exactly who they are.

Owl Babies– A sweet book that teaches kids that Mom always comes back! It’s especially great for children who may have separation anxiety.

Children’s Winter Crafts

Snowy Owl Printable Craft – Kids, it’s time to ditch the screens and get creative. Print, cut, and glue to make your very own adorable snowy owl friend. This craft also hones their scissor skills and teaches them to follow directions! 

Snowman Paper Plate Craft – Crafting this snowman is a blast, easy on the wallet, and uses common items around the house. We’ve thrown in a free printable template for a stress free crafting experience, so check out our tutorial for how to build this snowman.

Eskimo Craft for Kids – Get ready to create an Eskimo craft using your child’s photo. It’s a unique and personal touch to make this bundled up friend come to life. Grab your photo, glue, and our template to join the crafting fun!

Polar Bear Handprint Craft – Transform your children’s handprints into adorable polar bears! Kids will love crafting this easy handprint polar bear. It’s simple, comes with a free printable template, and is perfect for home or classroom fun.

Winter Themed Activities For Preschoolers

Go on a frosty adventure with our snowman cutting activity pages! Your little ones will love strengthening their scissor skills with these silly snowmen. From navigating cutting paths to matching missing halves and counting, these themed pages make learning fun.

Children will develop hand-eye coordination, hand strength, and fine motor control which are essential for independence. These sheets are perfect to use at home or in the classroom and add a dash of winter-themed fun.

Let creativity soar as kids craft their penguin stick puppets! These adorable creations promise endless fun, allowing young minds to dive into imaginative play.

With a dash of glue, some craft sticks, and a splash of colors, kids can bring these charming penguins to life. Watch as your children’s imaginations take flight, turning their craft into exciting storytelling and play!

Keep young minds active and engaged with these walrus worksheets. They’ll have fun as they master letter formation and learn fascinating facts about these big-tusked sea mammals.

From tracing lines to labeling parts and navigating mazes, these worksheets blend entertainment with skill building. Watch as your kids have a blast while developing essential hand-eye coordination, scissor proficiency, and problem solving skills that set the stage for a successful journey in reading and writing.

Jump into a winter wonderland of learning with this free printable snowman cut and paste book! Your little ones will delight in reading and completing sentences while discovering the snowman’s various jobs.

Tailored for preschoolers and kindergarteners, this engaging book features repetitive text for reading practice. Watch as fine motor skills blossom while completing the cut-and-paste activity.

From construction worker to detective, explore a flurry of occupations that make this book an educational adventure in frosty fun! 

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