15+ Fun and Easy Lion Crafts Kids Love Making

These easy lion crafts for kids are a great activity for kids who love learning about majestic lions.

From simple newspaper crafts to lions made with toilet paper rolls, these lion craft ideas are a good choice for children in preschool, kindergarten and primary school.

Easy Lion Crafts For Kids

Lions are fascinating creatures that captivate kids with their majestic manes, powerful roars, and undeniable charm.

Whether your little ones are learning about wildlife, celebrating a safari-themed party, or simply looking for a fun afternoon activity, these lion crafts are the perfect way to spark their imagination and creativity.

From simple paper plate projects to adorable handprint lions, this collection of 15+ easy and engaging lion crafts are perfect for kids in preschool, kindergarten and the early primary grades.

10 Fun Facts About Lions

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Lions are Big Cats – Lions are part of the cat family, just like your pet cat at home, but they’re much bigger and live in the wild!
They Live in Group – Lions are one of the few cats that live in groups called prides. A pride can have up to 30 lions!
The King of the Jungle? – Even though people call lions “the king of the jungle,” they actually live in grasslands and savannas, not jungles.
Male Lions Have Manes – Male lions have thick fur around their necks called manes, which make them look even bigger and more impressive.
Lions Are Loud – A lion’s roar can be heard up to 5 miles (8 kilometers) away. It helps them communicate with their pride and warn others to stay away.
They’re Super Sleepy – Lions sleep for about 16–20 hours a day to save energy for hunting and playing.
Fast Runners – Lions can run up to 50 miles per hour (80 kilometers per hour), but only for short distances.
The Females Do the Hunting – In a pride, lionesses (female lions) are usually the ones who hunt for food, while male lions protect the pride.
Cubs Have Spots – Lion cubs are born with spots on their fur, which help them blend into their surroundings. The spots fade as they grow up.
Lions Once Lived All Over – A long time ago, lions lived in many parts of the world. Today, most lions are found in Africa, with a small group in India.

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15+ Fun Lion Crafts For Kids

Newspaper Lion Craft

Head to this post to get the free template and instructions you need to make this cute lion craft.

Toilet Paper Roll Lion

Head to this post from Look We’re Learning to see how this lion craft is made.

Cardboard Lion Craft

Head over to this post on Instagram to see how this cute cardboard lion craft is made.

Crepe Paper Lion Craft

Go to this post on Instagram to see how this clever lion craft is made.

Fork Painted Lion Craft

Go visit this post from Made To Be A Momma to see how to fork paint your own lion crafts.

Handprint Lion Craft

Head to this post from The Best Ideas For Kids to see how this handprint lion craft is made.

Lion Finger Puppet

Go to this post from Kids Craft Room to see how this lion finger puppet is made.

Pom Pom Painted Lions

Visit ABCDeeLearning to see how this lion craft is made.

Paper Bag Lion Craft

Head over to this post from Mama of Mini’s to see how this paper bag lion puppet is made.

Popsicle Stick Lion

Go to this post from Easy Peasy and Fun to see how this popsicle stick lion craft is made.

Paper Cup Lion Craft

Go to this post from Ocean Child Crafts to see how this lion craft is made.

Paper Plate Lion Craft

See how this lion craft is made by visiting this post from The Joy of Sharing

Foam Cup Lion Craft

Learn how to make this foam cup lion by visiting this post from I Heart Crafty Things.

Tissue Paper Lion Craft

Visit this post from Glued To My Crafts to see how this lion craft is made.

Yarn Lion Craft

Visit this post from Mas and Pas to see how these cute lion crafts are made.

Pipe Cleaner Lions

Visit this post from Hello Wonderful to see how this cute lion craft is made.

Books We Love

At This Tiny Blue House, we absolutely love reading and are always on the lookout for books that pair perfectly with the screen-free activities we share.

If your kids are as fascinated by lions as we are, we’ve put together a collection of our favorite lion-themed books to go along with the fun and creative lion crafts we’ve featured above.

These engaging stories are sure to spark their imagination and make their crafting time even more exciting!