Newspaper Cow Craft

This easy newspaper cow craft for kids is a great way to use old newspapers creatively.

A simple craft activity for kids of all ages our newspaper cow crafts uses old newspaper, construction paper and glue to create an adorable barnyard animal craft.

Newspaper Cow Crafts For Kids

Newspaper crafts are so much fun to make – and, they’re a great way to use up old newspaper creatively!

So, we’re thrilled to add this adorable newspaper cow craft to our growing collection of torn newspaper animal crafts. If you’re looking for more animal crafts made with newspaper check out this koala, owl, penguin, zebra, elephant, panda and fox.

Table of Contents

Supplies

cow template – head to the very bottom of this blog post to snag a copy of the free template you’ll need to make this newspaper cow craft.
Cardstock – for optimal results highly recommend using at least 110lbs cardstock to make this craft. It’s far more durable.
Construction paper in pink, brown, black
Old newspaper
Scissors
Glue stick
Googly eyes
Black marker
Pencil

Instructions

Print a copy of our printable cow template on high quality cardstock paper. Using scissors cut out all parts of the cow template including the cow’s head, muzzle, ear, horns, nostrils and a spot.

Tear or cut old newspaper into small pieces. Apply glue and attach the torn newspaper all over the cow’s head. It’s perfectly fine if the newspaper extends beyond the edges of the template.

Use scissors to trim any excess newspaper that extends beyond the edges of the cow template. If you’re crafting with very young children, you may need to assist them with this step.

Tip: Flip the cow’s head over and trim from the back to make it easier to cut along the edges of the template.

Trace the cow’s muzzle on pink construction paper, the ears, nostrils and spot on black construction paper and the horns on brown construction paper. Then, carefully cut out each of the pieces.

Using a small amount of glue, stick the cow’s muzzle to its face.

Using a small amount of glue, stick the cow’s ears to the top of its head.

Using a small amount of glue, stick the cow’s horns to its head

Using a small amount of glue, stick the cow’s spot to it’s head.

Using a small amount of glue, stick the cow’s nostrils onto the muzzle.

Using a small amount of glue, stick the googly eyes on your cow.

Using a black marker or sharpie draw a mouth on your newspaper cow craft.

Let your newspaper cow craft dry completely before playing with it or displaying it.

Download Instructions

Getting your hands on this fun and free printable owl template to make a newspaper cow craft is really easy! Just fill out the quick form at the bottom of this post and hit that “send me the printable” button.

Once you’ve signed up, check your email to confirm—then voilà! You’ll officially be part of our mailing list and get instantly redirected to the PDF file with the free printable cow template.

Already subscribed? No worries! If you’ve downloaded from us before, simply fill out the form again, and you’ll be automatically sent straight to the download link for our newspaper cow craft template—no extra steps needed.

For the best results, we recommend printing the PDF on high-quality white card stock (letter size). Otherwise, the glue can bleed through regular paper.

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 cow themed books that pair perfectly with the newspaper cow craft we shared with you in this post.

These books offer a blend of imaginative storytelling and valuable life lessons, making them excellent additions to any home or classroom library.

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type -Written by Doreen Cronin, this humorous tale depicts cows that discover a typewriter and start making demands, leading to a comical standoff with Farmer Brown. The book received a Caldecott Honor in 2001, highlighting its acclaim among educators.
The Cow Who Clucked-Authored by Denise Fleming, this story follows a cow who loses her ‘moo’ and embarks on a journey to find it, meeting various farm animals along the way. Its engaging narrative and vibrant illustrations make it a favorite in educational or home settings.
The Cow Who Climbed a Tree – By Gemma Merino, this inspiring story features Tina, an adventurous cow who challenges the status quo by exploring the world beyond her field, promoting themes of curiosity and open-mindedness.
The Story of Ferdinand – Written by Munro Leaf, this classic tale tells the story of Ferdinand, a peaceful bull who prefers smelling flowers over bullfighting. Its timeless message of individuality and nonviolence has been cherished in classrooms for decades.
Cows Can’t Jump – Authored by Dave Reisman, this book uses rhythmic text and charming illustrations to showcase various animals and their unique abilities, concluding with the idea that everyone has something special they can do.
Moo! – By David LaRochelle, this nearly wordless picture book uses the single word “Moo” in various intonations to tell a hilarious story of a cow’s adventurous day, encouraging young readers to interpret visual cues and understand context.