10 Amazing Alligator Crafts for Kids
Have fun this National Alligator Day with a bunch of amazing alligator crafts for kids! Make alligators out of cardboard tubes, clothespins and more!
You’ve heard that cats and lions belong to the same family, and probably thought that crocodiles and alligators are, at the very least, cousins! However, you’ll be surprised to know that they’re from different families, belonging to the order Crocodilia!
Yes alligators and crocodiles are more different than we think, in looks and temperament. Here are a few main differences between the two.
Alligators v/s Crocodiles:
- Alligators are dark colored while crocodiles are grayish-green
- An alligator has a U-shaped snout, while a crocodile has a V-shaped snout
- Alligators are generally seen in fresh water while crocodiles are found in salt-water habitats
- An alligator’s teeth are not visible when its mouth is shut, but a crocodile’s lower teeth are visible
- Crocodiles are said to be more aggressive than alligators
With National Alligator Day on 29th May, we think it’s a good time to have fun with some amazing alligator crafts for kids!
10 Amazing Alligator Crafts for Kids
1. Paper Alligator Craft
Alligators have been around for quite a while – they’re believed to be the direct descendent of a dinosaur named the Deinosuchus, which lived over 70 million years ago! No wonder this alligator looks so happy and proud!
2. A for Alligator Recycled CD Craft
What we love about this alligator craft is now closely it resembles an alligator lying in its natural habitat – submerged with just its eyes popping out! Did you know that an alligator’s eyes glow in the dark?
3. Greater Than Less Than Alligator Math
Alligators can be massive, and a huge, strong tail takes up half of the length! Female alligators are smaller than males, and if you want to learn more greater-than, less-than Math, these alligators here can teach you!
4. Alligator Directed Drawing Printable
Our list of alligator crafts for kids also includes a drawing lesson! You can make your alligator as big or small as you like, but remember to adjust the distance between the eyes – a longer alligator will have a greater distance.
5. Alligator Clothespin Puppets
These alligators from Easy Peasy and Fun kinda look like they’re at the dentist, don’t they? Alligators have 75 teeth in their mouths, which wear off and get replaced on their own – no dentist required! Overall, an alligator may have as many as 3000 teeth during its lifetime!
6. Alligator Paper Bag Puppet Craft
There are mainly two species of alligators in the world today – American and Chinese. American alligators are no longer endangered while Chinese alligators are considered to be critically endangered. Create your own version of the two, using this template from Simple Everyday Mom.
7. Toilet Paper Roll Alligator Craft
Easy Crafts for Kids has an alligator craft that looks really warm and friendly – not what you usually associate with alligators! However, Mommy alligators are very nurturing towards their young, unlike most reptiles; although the Dads may occasionally even eat their babies!
8. Pillow Box Alligator Craft
Alligators like spending time alone for the most part, but extend their networks during mating season from April to June. The mating calls sound like roars, which can be quite loud! But don’t worry, these guys from Skip to My Lou are quiet – they use little hearts to show their love!
9. Egg Carton Alligator Craft
In us humans, it is the X and Y chromosomes that decide whether a baby is going to be a boy or a girl. However, in alligators, it’s different – a warm nest will give you male alligators, and a cool nest will give females! Create your own sibling combination with this project from Laurie Berkner.
10. Paper Plate Alligator Craft
Woah, this guy from Easy Peasy and Fun sure looks ferocious, what with his huge jaws and sharp teeth! Alligator jaws are pretty strong, being able to exert 1,000 pounds of pressure – strong enough to crack a turtle shell!
We hope you’ve been able to learn a lot about alligators with these alligator crafts for kids. The only things we hear about alligators are how dangerous they are, but now we know that they’re also pretty amazing creatures!
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