Animal crafts for kids are fun all year round and we have quite a few different ideas for a variety of animals.
From simple crafts that toddlers can do, through preschool-friendly projects, to kindergarten craft ideas and ideas for older kids, you’re sure to find a project that’s right for you. And we have more than one craft idea for most animals, so be sure to check them all out.
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Some of our latest animal craft ideas for kids
Here are some of the latest animal project tutorials we’ve shared:
Animal Crafts for Kids from A to Z
This collection of animal crafts for kids is arranged alphabetically. We will add new animals to the list as our collection of ideas grows.
Crocodile / Alligator
Whether scary or exciting, alligators are a fun project to do with kids.
Check out all our alligator/crocodile ideas
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Insect projects are especially popular in the spring, but bug lovers enjoy making them all year round. We have ideas ranging from cute ladybugs to creepy crawly spiders.Check out all our clever bugs
Bat
These nocturnal animals are especially fun to make around Halloween.Make some bat crafts
Bear
Read a great book about bears with your child and then go on a bear adventure. This theme is especially popular with preschoolers.Check out our collection of bear crafts
Bee
Bees are one of the most popular insects for kids and we are especially clever when it comes to this subject.See ideas about buzzing bees
Butterfly
Another animal that kids love is the butterfly. These wonderful and colorful creatures are great for art projects.
Some butterfly craft ideas for kids
Cat
We couldn’t have a list of animal themed arts and crafts without including one of our favorite animals… Cats! Black cats are especially popular around Halloween, but this theme is fun to do year round.Be gentle with cats
Caterpillar
Caterpillars are a great theme for preschoolers and kindergarteners, as they match some of their all-time favorite children’s books. These little pom pom caterpillars are one of our most popular projects and kids love taking them home. They are a great alternative to pet rocks.Browse our caterpillar ideas
Chicken / Chicks
Perfect to supplement learning about the life cycle of a chicken or to have fun over the Easter holidays. We have lots of fun ideas to share with you.Browse chic and chicken craft ideas
Dog
Dogs are known as man’s best friend and are a popular craft theme with kids. We have a great collection of ideas for you, suitable for all ages.Browse creative activities for dogs.
Fish
Fish can be made in a pet theme or a sea/ocean animal theme.Check out the fish project ideas
fox
So your kids are crazy about foxes? We can’t really blame them because foxes are truly amazing and slightly hilarious animals. From fun origami foxes to the all-time popular toilet paper roll fox crafts, we’re sure you’ll find a project that best suits your needs.Browse fun fox projects for kids
Frog
Frogs are most common in the spring, the best time of year to observe the frog life cycle. Add to your science lessons by bringing these animal arts and crafts to life. Corner bookmarks are always a great idea to make.Check out the frog fun
Hedgehog
One of our favorite animal crafts is the hedgehog. We have a variety of projects suitable for preschoolers, kindergarteners and older children and with some help, toddlers can do quite a bit too.We are crazy about hedgehogs so we have lots of craft ideas
Ladybug
One more thing for insect lovers, ladybugs will bring you joy!Whether you call them ladybugs or ladybirds, these ideas are equally great.
The lion
They say the lion is the king of the animals, but is it also the king of animal crafts for kids? Who knows! If this animal is one of your child’s favorites, then it probably is! From origami, to toilet paper rolls crafts, to crafts using natural craft materials.
These lion arts and crafts are awesome and we are not lions (oh the cheesy puns)
Octopus
From projects that are just for fun to a great project using paper cups to help kids deal with emotions.Browse ideas about octopus
Peacock
Great Peacock Craft Ideas
penguin
The next bird in our collection of animal crafts for kids is the penguin, one of the rare birds that cannot fly. But why fly when you have the appearance of a penguin?Browse through these fun penguin inspirations
Pig
Pink piglets are the coolest animals. They are very smart and are often loved by children.Browse through fun pig craft ideas
Rabbit / Baby Bunny
Learn how to make an origami rabbit or make the cutest little bunnies out of paper strips, plus many more fun ideas.Browse through bunny inspiration
reindeer
Extremely popular at the end of the year, even more so when red noses are present, but you can make these all year round.Browse reindeer crafts for kids
Shark
Try these crafts during Shark Week or any other time of year you feel like having fun.Chew on these shark project ideas
Sheep
Very popular to do in the spring.Let’s make some sheep crafts.
Turtles and Tortoises
Another super popular item on our list of animal crafts for kids is the turtle or tortoise theme. Perfect for an ocean theme or just to make in honor of this fun animal.See interesting ideas about turtles and tortoises
Türkiye
It’s turkey season! Turkeys are fun birds, but they can also be a little scary.Check out these fun turkey craft ideas
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