12+ Otter Crafts For Kids

These cute otter crafts are great for kids in preschool, kindergarten and early primary school.

From paper plate and popsicle stick otter crafts to otter’s made of cardboard and paint, these fun otter craft ideas are loads of screen free fun for kids.

Easy Otter Crafts

If you’re looking for a fun and educational crafting activity for the kids, you’re in the right place.

In this post, I’m sharing over 12 cute and easy otter crafts that are perfect for little hands.

Not only will these otter craft ideas keep everyone entertained, but they’re also a great way to learn more about this fascinating animal.

From their playful nature to their unique behaviors, making otter crafts is a fun way to explore and celebrate these adorable creatures while getting creative!

10 Fun Facts About Otter’s

a collage of fun otter crafts for young kids

did you know that …

Otters hold hands – Otters hold hands when they sleep so they don’t float away from each other! How cute is that?
They have super soft fur – Otters have the densest fur in the animal kingdom! It keeps them warm and cozy in cold water.
Otters can use tools – Otters are smart! They can use rocks to crack open shellfish and other food.
Otters love to swim – Otters are amazing swimmers! They use their webbed feet to paddle through the water like little underwater acrobats.
They have special pockets – Otters have little pockets in their skin near their armpits where they store their favorite snacks, like clams or sea urchins.
Otters are always playful – Otters are super playful animals! They love to slide down mud or snow banks and play games with their friends.
They can float on their backs – Otters can float on their backs while they eat, rest, or just float around in the water like they’re lounging in a cozy hammock.
Otters are great parents – Otter moms are very caring. They teach their babies how to swim, dive, and find food.
Some otters live in rivers, and some live in the ocean – There are different kinds of otters! River otters live in freshwater, and sea otters live in the ocean.
Otters can make a lot of different sounds – Otters can make cute sounds, like chirps and whistles, to talk to each other when they’re excited or happy.

12+ Easy Otter Crafts For Kids

Paper Plate Otter Craft

cute otter crafts made from a paper plate and free printable template

Go to this post from Hello Wonderful to see how this cute otter craft is made.

Stuffed Paper Bag Otter

cute otter crafts made from brown paper bags

Head to this post from Buggy and Buddy to get the free printable template you’ll need to make this fun stuffed otter craft.

Cardboard Otter Crafts

Visit this post from Brainy Beginnings Network to see how this cardboard otter is made.

Printable Otter Craft

free printable crafts made with an otter template

Go to this post from Learn Create Love to get the free printable template you’ll need to make this craft.

Otter Paper Craft

otter craft made from popsicle sticks and a free printable template

Go to this post from In The Bag Kid’s Crafts to see how this cute otter craft is made.

Paper Plate Otter Crafts

otter crafts made from paper plates and construction paper

These otter crafts are from an unknown Pinterest Source.

Paper Bag Otter Puppet

otter crafts made from brown paper bags and a free printable template

Visit this post from The Holly Dog Blog to see how this otter puppet is made.

Sea Otter Coloring Page

Head to this page from Art Projects For Kids to download your free otter coloring pages or learn how to draw your own otters.

Goodnight Sea Otter Craft

Go to this page by All Things Library to see how to make this simple otter craft.

Footprint Sea Otters

Head to this post from Tanglewood Foot Specialists to see how this cute otter craft comes together.

Sea Otter Paper Plate Craft

Head to this post from Kids and Sea Creatures to see how this paper plate otter craft is made.

Cardboard Sea Otter Craft

otter crafts made from recycled cardboard

See how this otter craft is made by visiting Mrs Arts and Crafts on TikTok.

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Books We Love

At This Tiny Blue House, we’re big fans of reading and love finding books that complement the screen-free activities we share.

If your kids are as enchanted by otter’s as we are, we’ve rounded up a selection of our favorite otter-themed books to pair with the fun otter crafts featured above.

These books offer a blend of adventure, friendship, and valuable life lessons, making them perfect companions for young readers interested in learning more about otter’s.

Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners – In this charming story, Rabbit learns how to be a good neighbor to the otters moving in next door.
My Otter Half – Oliver, a brave sea otter, and Franklin, an excitable puppy, team up to find their way home after an oil spill separates them from their families.
Odder – This heartfelt novel tells the story of Odder, a sea otter who is rescued and rehabilitated after an injury.
Otter in Space – Join Otter as he embarks on a wild space adventure, exploring new planets and making extraterrestrial friends!
Otter’s Adventure – Join Otter on a journey through the forest as he makes new friends and discovers the beauty of nature.
Otter B Taking Turns – In this delightful story, Otter learns the importance of taking turns while playing with friends at the playground.

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Before You Go

There you go! – 12+ adorable otter crafts kids of all ages will enjoy making.

Are you planning to make any of these otter crafts? We want to see the finished product – so snap a photo and reach out to us on Facebook to show us your creation.