15+ Penguin Crafts For Kids

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This large collection of penguin crafts for kids are a great way to learn more about these majestic antarctic animals.

From paper plate crafts to penguins made with craft sticks we’ve collected a variety of fun penguin craft ideas for younger and older kids alike.

penguin crafts for kids

Penguin Crafts For Kids

Does your child love all things penguin? 

These adorable, flightless birds make the perfect inspiration for wintertime crafting for kids of all ages! 

With 15 fun and easy penguin crafts for preschoolers and primary-grade kids, this list is filled with creative penguin activities that will keep little kids engaged and entertained. 

From simple paper plate penguins to playful penguin puppets, these adorable penguin craft ideas are a fun way to add a chilly splash of fun to your winter break while working on good stuff like fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and creativity.

Are you a teacher? Consider adding some of these simple crafts to your lesson plans and penguin unit.

15+ Cute Penguin Crafts For Kids

Torn Newspaper Penguin

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Make this cute torn newspaper penguin using old newspaper and construction paper. Head over to this post to get the free printable penguin template you’ll need to make this fun penguin craft for kids.

Construction Paper Penguin Craft

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Torn pieces of construction paper in black and white are used to create this adorable torn paper penguin craft. Head over to this post to see how you can make this simple penguin craft at home.

Cardboard Tube Penguin

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If you’ve got a lot of toilet paper rolls laying around then consider making this cute penguin craft.

All you’ll need is empty toilet paper rolls and construction paper in a variety of colors! (Via This Tiny Blue House)

Paper Penguin Craft

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Use our free template to create your own penguin out of construction paper.

You’ll need orange construction paper, white construction paper and black construction paper to make this fun activity. (Via This Tiny Blue House)

Paper Cup Penguin Craft

penguin crafts for kids
penguin crafts for kids

Young kids love making these cute little penguins out of paper cups! Bonus?

These preschool penguin crafts are poppers. Kids love these diy toys that they can use to launch cotton balls! (Via The Craft Train)

​Popsicle Stick Penguin Craft

penguin crafts for kids
penguin crafts for kids

This fun craft idea is so much fun to make! 

Craft sticks and black paint create this adorable penguin craft project! (Via The Joy Of Sharing)

Footprint Penguins

penguin crafts for kids
penguin crafts for kids

How cute are these footprint penguins?

All you need to make this adorable craft is black paint, pom poms and felt! (Via Emma Owl)

Penguin Handprint Craft

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We love simple projects like this handprint penguin craft for young children.

The child’s handprints create the penguin’s body and felt or white paper create they penguin’s belly.

Attach an orange beak and googly eyes to create these darling handprint crafts. (Via The Chirping Moms)

Penguin Sensory Bin

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We love sensory play so we had to include this clever sensory bin devoted to these amazing arctic animals.

Penguin toys + water beads + large bin are all you need to create this penguin theme sensory bin. (Via Views From A Step Stool)

Plastic Spoon Penguins

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These cute crafts are so simple to make.

All you need to make these simple penguin crafts is plastic spoons and some felt. So cute and so easy. (Via I Heart Crafty Things)

Cotton Ball Penguins

penguin crafts for kids
penguin crafts for kids

This cute cotton ball penguin craft is so fun and easy to make!

It’s the perfect craft for kids in preschool and elementary school. (via Easy Peasy and Fun)

Tissue Paper Penguins

penguin crafts for kids

This cute penguin craft made with tissue paper is the perfect winter project for kids!

Using colorful tissue paper, little ones can create a fluffy penguin with a vibrant, textured look.

Simply cut or tear tissue into little pieces of paper, and let your child glue them onto the free printable template. (Via Simple Everyday Mom)

Pipe Cleaner Penguin Craft

penguin crafts for kids
penguin crafts for kids

One of our favorite penguin crafts is this simple pipe cleaner penguin craft idea!

All you’ll need is pipe cleaners and a cotton ball to create this cute little craft. (Via Spunny’s)

Paper Tube Penguin Craft

penguin crafts for kids
penguin crafts for kids

We love craft activities that use empty toilet paper rolls.

This cute and easy craft idea is a fun choice for preschoolers and early primary school kids. (Via Mas & Pas)

Paper Plate Penguin Craft

penguin crafts for kids
penguin crafts for kids

This adorable paper plate penguin craft is the perfect winter activity for young kids!

With just  simple paper plates, some construction paper, and a few simple craft supplies, little crafters can transform their plate into a cute, waddling penguin.  (Via Non Toy Gifts)

Bubble Wrap Penguin Craft

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This bubble wrap penguin craft is a fun and sensory-filled project that will delight kids of all ages!

By using bubble wrap and paint, children can create a textured, one-of-a-kind penguin masterpiece. (Via Crafts On Sea)

Newspaper Penguin Craft

penguin crafts for kids
penguin crafts for kids

This penguin craft made with newspaper and construction paper is a creative and eco-friendly project during the winter months for kids!

Using newspaper for the body gives the penguin a fun, textured look, while colorful construction paper adds vibrant details like wings, a beak, and penguin feet. (Via In The Bag Kids Crafts)

Penguin Puppet Craft

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This cute paper plate penguin craft is a delightful winter project that’s easy to make and full of charm!

Using a free printable template, a paper plate, paint, and a craft stick, kids can create their very own penguin  that actually moves to each side of the paper plate.  (Via Crafty Kids Play)

Pine Cone Penguin Craft

penguin crafts for kids
penguin crafts for kids

This pine cone penguin craft is a fun and unique winter project that’s perfect for kids!

Using a pine cone as the base, kids can paint it to create a cute penguin body.

Add felt for the penguin’s wings, beak, and feet, and you’ll have a delightful little penguin that’s both textured and colorful. (Via The Best Ideas For Kids)

More Screen Free Winter Activities

We love engaging children with creative, screen-free activities that spark their imagination and keep their hands busy!

Winter is the perfect season to explore fun, themed crafts and activities that celebrate the magic of snow, cold weather, and cozy indoor days.

From making glittery snowflakes and playing winter bingo to exploring winter science experiments and baking treats, there are endless opportunities for kids to stay entertained and learn through play.

Below, we’ve gathered a variety of winter-themed crafts and activities that will delight children of all ages and make this chilly season extra special.

Recommended Reading

We love to read!

And, winter time is the perfect time of year to read some new books! 

Reading is one of our favorite screen free activities.

It’s so much fun and a great way to encourage children to learn about the world around them by building on language and critical thinking skills. Plus, it encourages them to develop a love of books!

We make it a point to pair all our screen free activities with books!

From free printables and games to winter crafts – we do our very best to recommend some books to our readers that make screen free play even more engaging.

Here are some of our favorite top winter themed book ideas that pair wonderfully with these penguin-themed projects and crafts for kids.

​Before You Go

There you have it! Plenty of ideas and penguin crafts you can make with children of all ages. From handprint penguins to construction paper penguins with adorable orange feet we’ve collected the best penguin crafts for kids.

Are you planning to make these penguin crafts for kids? We’d love to see the finished product! So, snap a photo and reach out to us on our Facebook page to show us your creation!

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