Children are enthusiastic about animals, so a good idea to keep them entertained when there is no school is to play with them and prepare some fun crafts with animals as a family.
Not only will they have a great time drawing and coloring their favorite animals, but you will also be able to explain curious facts about nature and animal life, so it can also be a very educational activity.
Therefore, do not miss this post where we propose 12 children's crafts with animals to have fun with your children. Grab paper and pencil because we're getting started!
Farm animals with toilet paper rolls
Are there many of you at home and you immediately find a pile of empty toilet paper rolls? Don't throw them away! They will help you entertain the little ones by doing crafts and also teaching them the importance of recycling to care for the environment.
Despite its simple appearance, the cardboard from a toilet paper roll is the most versatile for making children's crafts. For example, this nice proposal of a rooster, a cow or a rabbit, among others. Your children will know the farm animals in a didactic and fun way.
You will only need to gather a few cartons of toilet paper, colored construction paper, markers, scissors, and glue. If you want to see how to do this fun craft, press play and in the video you will find a detailed video tutorial.
Animals with balloons for children's parties
Do you want to throw a theme party for children dedicated to nature and animals? This craft will help you set the party and decorate it with colorful balloons. Another option is for the party guests themselves to design the animals to keep them entertained for a while playing with the paints and balloons.
As materials you will need several colored balloons, scissors, tape or glue, cardboard of different shades, pencils, balloon bases and permanent markers.
The little ones may need your help in some steps, so we encourage you to watch the tutorial to learn how to make balloon animals for children's parties. You will see how in just a few steps you will be able to create these fabulous balloons.
paper snake
The following craft is a perfect hobby to occupy a free afternoon with a playful task: a funny paper snake that you can use as a toy or as decoration.
What materials will you need to get to make this paper snake? A4 size colored cardboard, a glue stick, some scissors, a marker and craft eyes.
The procedure to make this paper snake is extremely simple and in just a few minutes you can make this nice toy with which to entertain children. Don't miss the video tutorial!
Animals made with handprints
This is one of the crafts that children will like the most! It will allow them play with paint, develop your imagination and, above all, get stuck in!
You can put it into practice from the age of 5. You will need to gather colored paint, white cardboard or a painting notebook, a bowl of water, and absorbent kitchen paper. You can also use moving eyes to give the drawing a more friendly touch.
With a little imagination you can make as many animals as you want, but if you are looking for some inspiration, I recommend that you take a look at the video. The little monkey and the lion are my favorites!
Dinosaur shaped pencil holder
Would you like your children to have all their markers and pencils collected in their room instead of scattered throughout their desk drawers? Then this idea will be very useful to you: a dinosaur shaped pencil holder made with recycled materials.
You will only need to get some empty cardboard from the toilet paper rolls, green, red, white and black cardboard, a glue stick or adhesive tape, some scissors and a pen.
The procedure is so simple that children will be able to make the dinosaur practically alone but, in case they need your help, I advise you to take a look at the video tutorial so that you can guide them better.
Chicks made with cardboard from an egg cup
Egg carton is also another of the most versatile materials for making children's crafts. In addition, we all have it on hand at home so that when you finish the eggs do not throw away the cardboard as it can be used to make this beautiful craft: some tender chicks made from an egg cup recycled.
The main material for these chicks is egg carton. Also gather yellow acrylic paint, a paintbrush, a black marker, a little tape, a glue stick and some orange and yellow construction paper. You'll be surprised how easy it is to make these chicks!
Octopus with plastic bottle and candy
The following craft is an original and fun way to present a wrapper with candies for a partyto childish. It is a cute octopus made from the bottom of a plastic bottle.
This craft is a great way to recycle the soda bottles consumed at the party. The plastic of the bottle will become the head and body of the octopus while the tentacles will be made with EVA foam in the color you like the most.
Some steps require the assistance of an adult, for example when cutting plastic or foam with a cutter. You can see all the instructions in the fantastic video tutorial above. The little ones will love this little gift!
Chick coming out of an egg
The following craft is a very ingenious way to explain to children how birds are born and at the same time keep them entertained for a while making this chick with egg. They will have a lot of fun!
Like the rest of the crafts that make up this post, the one with the egg and the chick is very easy to prepare. As materials you will need a clothespin, some yellow, orange and white cardboard, a marker, a pencil, some scissors and a little glue stick. If you want to see how it's done, press play!
Animated shark with laundry clip
This is a craft similar to the previous one but the main animal is a shark instead of a chick. It has a slightly higher level of difficulty than the other when it comes to drawing the silhouette of the animal, but with your help or that of a template, this obstacle is easily solved.
You will need a white cardboard, a pencil, a clothespin, some scissors, a glue stick, a little glue and some colored markers or crayons. The procedure is similar to the previous craft but, just in case, in the video you can see how it is done in detail.
Animal masks for children
This proposal can serve as inspiration for both Carnival and children's birthday parties. It is about some fun animal masks with which the little ones can play and dress up.
In this case it is the face of a tiger but you can represent any animals you want: dogs, cats, birds, elephants, pigs... To create this tiger-shaped mask you will need a sheet of paper to make the template, orange cardboard, black and white, some scissors, a rubber band and a few other things. You can see how it's done in the video tutorial!
Animal-shaped eater
Do you like comecocos? It is a very fun craft that you have surely played with more than once when you were a child. On this occasion, I show you how to make some eater with an animal design most original and beautiful. To make this coconut tree you will have to use the origami technique. Do not worry, it is very easy. In the video you have a small tutorial with all the steps.
Whether it's a tiger, a snake or a crab, you're sure to have a great time. To make this craft you will have to get colored markers and cardboard, some scissors, a glue stick, a pencil and a ruler.
When you finish it, you can leave it like this or in each tab of the comic book you can include a riddle or joke with which to surprise the children.
Decorative animals with paper plates
Have you held a children's party and have a few leftover paper plates that you are not going to use in the near future? Don't throw them away and save them to make some. decorative plates with which to entertain the little ones during a free afternoon.
You will need to get some colored crayons, some scissors, some paper plates, some glue stick and some cardboard to make the decorative details of the animals. When finished you can hang them in the kitchen or children's room. They will love seeing your work!
And we have reached the end of the list! After reading these proposals to make 12 children's crafts with animals, which ones are your favorites and which ones would you like to put into practice? Tell us in the comments section!