Cute and Easy Torn Newspaper Zebra Craft For Kids (FREEBIE)

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This cute torn newspaper zebra craft is a fun way to recycle old newspapers.

With basic crafting materials like construction paper and glue, kids of all ages can create their own zebra to display or play with.

See also: torn newspaper owl craft for kids

newspaper zebra craft

Newspaper Zebra Craft For Kids

We love to craft with old newspapers. In fact, we’ve already created koala, panda, owl, penguin, elephant and fox newspaper crafts for kids.

So, we’re very excited to add this torn newspaper zebra craft to our growing collection of fun low-prep newspaper craft ideas for kids.

With basic crafting supplies including construction paper, glue and our free template children of all ages can create an adorable newspaper zebra craft they’ll be proud to show off.

Supplies

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  • Zebra template – to snag a copy of the free template you’ll need to make this newspaper zebra craft scroll to the very bottom of this blog post.
  • Cardstock paper– for optimal results we highly recommend you use 110 lbs cardstock paper.
  • Construction paper in white and black
  • Pencil
  • Glue stick
  • Scissors
  • Googly eyes
  • Old newspaper

Instructions

newspaper zebra craft

Print a copy of our printable zebra template on high quality cardstock paper. Using scissors cut out all parts of the zebra template.

newspaper zebra craft

Rip some old newspaper into small pieces. Apply glue and attach the torn newspaper all over the zebra’s head and ears. It’s perfectly fine if the newspaper extends beyond the edges of the template.

newspaper zebra craft

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

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

newspaper zebra craft

Trace the zebra’s ears, stripes, muzzle and hair on black construction paper or cardstock. Trace out the zebra’s nostrils on white cardstock or construction paper. Cut out all the pieces.

newspaper zebra craft

Using a small amount of glue, stick the zebra’s muzzle onto it’s head.

newspaper zebra craft

Use a dab of glue to stick on the zebra’s ears.

newspaper zebra craft

Use a dab of glue to stick on the zebra’s stripes.

newspaper zebra craft

Using a small amount of glue stick on the zebra’s hair.

newspaper zebra craft

Attach the zebras nostrils to the muzzle using a small amount of glue.

newspaper zebra craft

Stick on the googly eyes using a small amount of glue or use self-adhesive googly eyes if you have those.

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

newspaper zebra craft

Download Instructions

Getting your hands on this fun and free printable owl template to make a newspaper zebra 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 zebra 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 zebra 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.

newspaper zebra craft

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

zebra books for kids
  • Calm Down, Zebra – Written by Lou Kuenzler and illustrated by Julia Woolf, this humorous story teaches children about colors and the importance of self-control as Zebra’s playful antics lead to colorful adventures.
  • On Beyond Zebra! – A classic by Dr. Seuss, this imaginative tale encourages children to think beyond the conventional alphabet, introducing them to a world of creativity and new possibilities.
  • A Zebra’s World – Written by Caroline Arnold, this non-fiction book provides an insightful look into the life of a zebra in the wild, complemented by detailed illustrations, making it both educational and engaging
  • That’s Not My Zebra – Part of the popular ‘That’s Not My…’ series by Fiona Watt, this touch-and-feel book allows younger children to explore different textures, enhancing sensory development while searching for their zebra.
  • How the Zebras Lost Their Colors– Written by Janet R. Adams, this engaging tale explains how zebras got their distinctive black and white stripes, offering a creative perspective on animal characteristics.
  • Every So Often a Zebra Has Spots – This charming story explores the idea of uniqueness and self-acceptance, as a zebra with spots learns to embrace being different.

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