Torn Paper Football Craft

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Kids will have a blast making their own football with this fun torn paper football craft! A perfect Super Bowl activity, this simple project helps build fine motor skills while creating a game-day masterpiece.

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torn paper football craft

Torn Paper Football Craft

Get ready for some Super Bowl fun with this simple torn paper football craft!

This easy activity is perfect for kids of all ages and a great way to get into the game-day spirit.

Using just a few basic supplies, kids can create their own football while practicing fine motor skills and creativity.

Whether you’re watching the big game or just love football, this torn paper craft is a great way to keep little hands busy and excited for kickoff!

Supplies

torn paper football craft
  • Football template – download the template you will need to make this torn paper football craft at the bottom of this post.
  • Cardstock for printing your football template. We used green.
  • Construction paper in white and brown
  • Glue stick
  • Acrylic paint pen in white
  • Red marker

Instructions

Print our football template on high quality cardstock paper. We printed our template on 110 lb cardstock but 65 lb would work fine too.

torn paper football craft

Tear white construction paper in small pieces. Using a small amount of glue stick the pieces onto the left and right bands of the football.

torn paper football craft

Tear brown construction paper into small pieces. Using a small amount of glue stick the pieces on the whole football template.

torn paper football craft

Using a red marker, color in the mouth on the second page of the template. Cut it out using scissors and use a small amount of glue to stick it to your football.

torn paper football craft

Cut out the eyes using scissors and use a small amount of glue to stick them above the mouth.

torn paper football craft

Use a white acrylic paint pen to trace the white lines that create the football field.

Let your torn paper football craft dry completely before displaying it.

torn paper football craft

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Books We Love

We absolutely love reading! So, 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 football themed books that pair perfectly with the torn paper football craft we shared with you in this post.

football themed books for kids
  1. Goodnight Football – This charming bedtime story captures the excitement of a football game, following a family as they enjoy the sport and say goodnight to the stadium.
  2. Don’t Throw It to Mo! – Mo, the youngest and smallest player on his football team, proves that determination and heart can make a big difference in this engaging early reader.
  3. Football with Dad – This heartwarming story celebrates the bond between father and child as they share the joy of playing and watching football together.
  4. Kick, Pass, and Run – A group of animals discovers a mysterious object (a football) and learns about the game through playful exploration, making it a delightful introduction to football basics.
  5. The Dog That Stole Football Plays – In this entertaining tale, a clever dog helps a football team by stealing the opposing team’s playbook, leading to unexpected adventures.
  6. My First Book of Football: A Rookie BookThis engaging book introduces young readers to the basics of football with simple explanations and vibrant photographs, making it an ideal starting point for kids new to the sport.
torn paper football craft

Download Instructions

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

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

Before You Go

We had so much fun creating this torn paper football craft in honor of the Super Bowl!

Are you planning to make this easy football craft for the Super Bowl?

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