10 newspaper Animal Crafts For Kids

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These fun and easy newspaper animal crafts for kids are a great way to use old newspapers in a creative way.

From cute koalas to panda’s and even lions, this collection of animal crafts made from newspaper are fun for kids of all ages.

See also: toilet paper roll animal crafts

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Newspaper Animal Crafts For Kids

We love to craft with old newspaper. Not only are newspapers great for being creative but they are also a low cost, low prep material that can be used in so many creative ways.

So, today we’re thrilled to be sharing a collection of our favorite animal crafts made with old newspaper.

These cute newspaper animal crafts are perfect for kids of all ages. They’re simple, fun, and a great way to reuse materials you probably already have at home. Whether you’re looking to make adorable newspaper owls, playful koala’s, or quirky panda’s, this collection has something for everyone.

Each project encourages creativity while helping to develop fine motor skills, making them ideal for classrooms, rainy day activities, or weekend crafting sessions.

10 Newspaper Animal Crafts For Kids

Newspaper Lion Craft

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To see how this cute owl craft is made and score the free template head over to this post.

Torn Paper Penguin Craft

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Head to this post to get the free printable template you’ll need to make this craft.

Newspaper Elephant Craft

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Snag the free printable template you’ll need to make this cute newspaper elephant craft by going to this post.

Newspaper Zebra Craft

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See how this newspaper zebra craft is made and get the free printable template by going to this post.

Newspaper Owl Craft

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Get step-by-step instructions as well as the free printable owl template you’ll need by visiting this post.

Newspaper Penguin Craft

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Snag a copy of the free printable penguin template you’ll need to make this craft by going to this post.

Newspaper Fox Craft

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Get the free printable template and and visual instructions for this cute fox craft by visiting this post.

Newspaper Panda Craft

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Get all the info you’ll need to make this panda craft including the free template by visiting this post.

Newspaper Koala

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See how this koala craft is made and snag the template by visiting this post.

Newspaper Cow Craft

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See how this cute cow craft is made and get the free printable template by visiting this post.

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Books We Love

We absolutely love reading! We’re always on the lookout for fun books to complement the screen-free activities we share here on This Tiny Blue House.

Here’s a selection of our favorite animal-themed books that pair perfectly with these newspaper animal crafts we shared with you in this post.

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  1. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
    This rhythmic, repetitive text introduces children to a variety of animals and colors, making it a delightful read-aloud that encourages participation. The vibrant illustrations by Eric Carle captivate young readers.
  2. The Very Hungry Caterpillar
    This classic tells the story of a caterpillar’s transformation into a butterfly, teaching counting, days of the week, and the life cycle of a butterfly. Its interactive design, with die-cut pages, engages little hands.
  3. The Rainbow Fish
    A beautifully illustrated tale about the importance of sharing and friendship, featuring a fish with shimmering scales who learns to share his most prized possessions.
  4. Dear Zoo
    This lift-the-flap book follows a child’s request to the zoo for a pet, introducing various animals and their characteristics in a fun, interactive format. It’s perfect for toddlers who enjoy surprises.
  5. Goodnight Gorilla
    A mischievous gorilla follows a zookeeper on his nightly rounds, letting animals out of their cages. This nearly wordless book relies on charming illustrations to tell a humorous bedtime story.
  6. Where’s Spot?
    By Eric Hill. This interactive lift-the-flap book invites children to search for Spot the puppy, introducing them to different animals and locations around the house. Its simple text and engaging flaps make it a favorite among young readers.

Before You Go

We had so much fun creating all these newspaper animal crafts we created above.

They are a easy and creative way to use old newspaper with kids of all ages.

We hope you plan to make a few of these newspaper animal crafts with the kids in your life! We’d love to see the finished product when you are done.

So, snap a photo of your newspaper animal crafts when you’re done and reach out to us to show us your completed crafts!

Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Pinterest before you go!

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