Penguin crafts are a fun way to learn all about this amazing bird. Kids of all ages love penguins and these fun black and white penguin crafts will keep little hands busy. We have put together a list of penguin crafts for kids that work well at home or in the classroom including the preschool classroom.
Penguin Crafts For Kids
Penguins capture the attention of kids and adults alike. Maybe it’s because they look like they wear tuxedos. Or it could be that they swim instead of fly. Maybe it’s because they waddle and slide.
Related: Penguin facts for kids
All you need are simple items like paper, toilet paper rolls, and paper plates for paper plate penguins, along with a couple other crafting items to make these adorable penguin crafts.
Preschool Penguin Crafts
Many of these penguin crafts are perfect for preschool kids. Each cute penguin craft is simple enough for little hands to make, and the best part is, they’ll be practicing fine motor skills.
Penguin Crafts For Kids To Make
1. Construction Paper Penguin Craft for Kids
Oh the cuteness of this penguin paper craft. Use the printable penguin template and several colors of construction paper to craft this adorable friendly penguin.
2. Toilet Paper Roll Penguin Craft
Oh the cuteness of these toilet paper roll penguins! Upcycle empty toilet paper rolls or craft rolls with the printable penguin template into these cute penguins that can be part of a play or puppet show. This cardboard tube penguin is perfect animal and winter crafts.
3. Paper Plate Penguin Craft
You can make a paper plate penguin with just a few household craft supplies! Check out the printable penguin template and the simple instructions to making a cute penguin craft that is easy enough for preschoolers and toddlers. I love paper plate crafts. And your preschooler and toddlers will love this penguin paper plate craft too.
4. Egg Carton Penguin Craft
This cute googly eye penguin craft is made from an egg carton. Make an egg carton penguin craft with our easy to follow instructions.
5. Painted Rock Penguin Craft
This easy penguin painted rock craft is fun for kids of all ages. Go rock hunting first for the perfectly penguin shaped rock! How cute! I love it, look at the penguin’s belly! It’s little hands are resting on it.
6. Paper Bag Penguin Puppet Craft
This paper bag penguin puppet craft is loads of fun. Start with our printable penguin puppet template and then add the penguin details you want! Let’s have a penguin puppet show! All you need is a paper bag, glue, orange, black, and white paper, scissors and a marker.
7. Fold an Origami Penguin Out of Paper
This simple origami penguin folding guide will show you how you can easily transform paper into the cute folded penguin. This is one of the best ideas because it not only promotes creativity, teach a new skill, but is great fine motor skills practice. I love this easy origami penguin craft.
8. Preschool Printable Penguin Craft
Want more fun penguin craft ideas? Oh the fun of this easy printable penguin craft. This is a perfect preschool penguin craft that requires very little other than basic preschool craft supplies. I love these craft templates that make simple crafts that much easier.
9. Learn to Draw a Penguin
Download and print our easy how to draw a penguin lesson for kids. Oh what fun it is to make your own penguin drawing! This printable template will teach you to make cute penguins.
10. How To Make A Penguin Out Of A Plastic Bottle Craft
We can show you how to make a penguin out of a plastic bottle. Use an empty coffee creamer container for a  recycled valentine penguin. Perfect for Valentine’s day or anytime. Little kids will love making this! It kind of looks like Happy Feet! I love keepsakes, and you can keep this as a decoration for Valentine’s day.
11. Penguin Handprint Craft
We’ve done the penguin footprint, now it is time to make the penguin handprint! Trace little hands to make this adorable penguin handprint craft that’s perfect for preschoolers! All you need is some felt, cotton balls, glue, and a pair of funny googly eyes. –via That Kids Crafts Site This cotton ball penguin craft is great for toddlers as well.
12. Start Your Craft with a Penguin Coloring Page
Keep it simple by downloading these free penguin coloring pages or check out this set of coloring pages that also has a cute penguin! Use these penguin coloring page printables as the basis for penguin art or be inspired for more penguin crafting.
13. Circle Penguin Craft
Want more easy penguin crafts? Your children will love this penguin craft! Make a circle penguin with nothing but – you guessed it – circles! Â Cut 10 circles out of construction paper and piece them together to form a penguin. -via Reading Confetti
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- Your child will love making these cute zoo animals!
- Make these super awesome paper plate animals! There are 21 animals to choose from including a penguin!
- Use foam cups to make these super cute animal cups! Plus, there is an added bonus of animal trivia.
- Looking for more fun crafts? We have over 800 crafts to choose from!
Which craft did you try out? Let us know in the comments!
In two weeks we are doing P is for ________ in our preschool class. I thought we’d do Pets since we did C is for Cat but not D is for Dog cuz you just HAVE to do Dinosaurs with D. Now that I see this, though, Holly I think we have to do Penguins. Thanks for the great collection of ideas. 🙂
Ha! I got you covered!
Thanks so much for including our penguin counting song Holly – this is such a great round up!
This is an adorable idea. And since I have saved a few creamer containers, this would be a great activity for the kids in my after-school Good News Club Bible class.
These are all great activities to keep the kids entertained on a cold winter day! Thanks for sharing your penguin activities.
Thanks! I thought these were so much fun!
These are adorable. Thanks so much for sharing our circle penguin!