100+ Easy Animal Crafts for Kids by Habitat
Explore 100+ easy animal crafts for kids, organized by habitat, age and material. Perfect for preschool, classrooms and homeschool lessons.
Tag: Wildlife and Animal Activities for Children
20 Fun and Fantastic Frog Crafts for Kids
Time to get jumpy with these fun frog crafts for kids! With World Frog Day coming up on 20th March, this is the perfect time for these crafts!
When you think of loving animals, many of us think of cute puppies and kittens, or maybe a calf or even a tiger cub. However, few of us would think of frogs among this list, and while they’re not mammals, they still belong to the animal kingdom!
If you’re a person to run when you spot a frog, you’re not alone! Most people don’t really consider frogs as pet material, although there are some fans. And when you learn more about this amazing creature, you’ll be intrigued too!
Why are frogs important to us?
Frogs eat pests and disease-causing insects, protecting humans and other creatures
They’re a food source for birds, snakes, fish and other creatures
Due to their sensitive skin, frog populations are an early warning sign of environmental issues
Frogs’ skin secretions have many medicinal benefits, including fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria
To celebrate these amazing creatures, there’s a special day dedicated to them – World Frog Day on 20th March. Frogs are endangered today due to climate change and other reasons. So let’s fight back by learning more about frogs – we’ve got to admit, we don’t really know much about them other than the fact that they have webbed feet and that they jump! These fun frog crafts for kids are a good opportunity to learn more about these delightful creatures.
20 Playful Panda Crafts for Kids
They’re cute and some of them know Kung Fu – our playful panda crafts for kids celebrate the cute and cuddly national animal of China – the panda!
Did you hear of the woman whose job is to hug pandas? Yes, she gets paid for doing something so many of us would do for free!
Yes, pandas are that adorable, and even though they’re native to China, their charm extends across the globe. So much so that the panda is the animal chosen to be represented in the logo of the World Wildlife Foundation.
Pandas are amazing creatures and can do some cool things. We’re not talking about martial-arts expert screen pandas, of course! For instance, despite weighing 200-300 pounds, pandas are excellent tree climbers. How cool is that?
With 16th March being Panda Day, we’re all set to celebrate this awesome animal whose habitat is under thread. Let’s learn about them along with some playful panda crafts that even little kids can do.
25 Pink and Playful Pig Crafts for Kids
Celebrate National Pig Day with these cute and playful Pig Crafts for kids! Make pigs out of paper, cereal boxes, pompoms, sticks and more!
When someone is all hot and sweaty, people tend to say, “You’re sweating like a pig!” You’d think that this is because pigs sweat a lot, when in reality, pigs don’t even have sweat glands!
Apparently, the term doesn’t have anything to do with pigs at all; instead, it refers to raw iron, also called ‘pig iron’ in the iron smelting process. As the hot pig iron cools, small beads of moisture form on its surface, making it look like it’s sweating. Now you know how pigs sweat!
Want to have more fun with pigs? Check out these books!
Fun Kids Books About Pigs
Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White
The Sheep-pig by Dick King-Smith
Olivia by Ian Falconer
Huff and Puff by Claudia Rueda
If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Numeroff
Pigs To The Rescue by John Himmelman
Perfect Piggies! By Sandra Boynton
Pigs Make Me Sneeze! by Mo Willems
So why all the pig talk now? Because World Pig Day is on 1st March, and we think these fun animals deserve to be celebrated! That’s why we’ve gathered some of the cutest and pinkest pig crafts for kids from around the internet into a concise little list for you! Enjoy!
15 Wonderful Wildlife Theme Activities For Kids To Do At Home
These Wildlife Theme Activities For Kids are perfect to help our little ones learn more about our natural world and the creatures in it!
“The continued existence of wildlife and wilderness is important to the quality of life of humans.” – Jim Fowler
When we were kids, a tiger was just another wild animal. It was there in many places and you could easily visit a zoo to see one. We never imagined that by the time we grew up and had kids of our own, the tiger would be classified as an endangered animal.
Thankfully, due to all the awareness campaigns and active community efforts, tiger numbers are now increasing, but we still have a long way to go. And it’s not just about tigers, it’s about wildlife in general, threatened by human activities like deforestation, poaching, and industrialization.
That’s why we have many days dedicated to wildlife scattered throughout the year – from World Wildlife Day on 3rd March to Wildlife Conservation Day on 4th December. The idea behind these special days is to encourage young people around the world to unite and tackle the biggest challenges to wildlife.
As with everything, the best way to begin is with books!
Kids’ Books about Wildlife
The Wilderness War by Julia Green
Yucky Worms by Vivian French
Wild Life: The Extraordinary Adventures of Sir David Attenborough by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe
One Day in the Tropical Rain Forest by Jean Craighead George
Be a Neighbourhood Naturalist by Labonie Roy, Vena Kapoor, Suhel Quader
It’s a good idea to combine these books with some hands-on activities to help kids learn about wildlife, their habitats and how human interference can affect the natural cycle of things. Here are some easy and interesting wildlife theme activities for kids to try at home!
25 Enormously Cute Elephant Crafts for Kids
These incredibly cute elephant crafts for kids are perfect for all kinds of occasions. They range from the super simple to the challenging, so there’s something for everyone!
“Nature’s great masterpiece, an elephant; the only harmless great thing.” ~ John Donne
Do you like elephants? It’s amazing that despite being the largest mammals on land, elephants are considered cute, especially baby elephants!
Elephants are pretty awesome animals, and like John Donne said, they’re very gentle beings. An elephant can pick up everything from a coin to a tree with that trunk. They use their trunks to express love and to fight. Also, did you know that besides humans, elephants are the only animals to grieve for the dead?
Elephants are also an important part of Indian culture and history. I’m sure you’ve seen pictures of ornately decorated elephants mounted by the kings of yore, and as part of the Republic Day parade in modern times. They also feature predominantly in religious and cultural celebrations like Ganesh Chathurthi, Mysore Dasara or Thrissur Pooram.
So it’s only fair that we appreciate these amazing animals, especially since 22nd September is Elephant Appreciation Day. And we’ve got a whole bunch of elephant crafts for kids to make, for this special day or for World Elephant Day, which falls on 12th August. And consider how cool these animals are, you don’t really need a special occasion to celebrate them!
20 Cute and Easy Lion Crafts for Kids
Get roaring with these incredibly cute and easy lion crafts for kids! Celebrate these majestic animals in time for World Lion Day on 10th August.
Have you watched The Lion King yet? It was one of my favorite movies growing up, and it makes me so glad to be able to catch it again with my own child!
When I watched the 1994 version, I was a huge fan of Simba – the kid version. I wasn’t too keen to have him grow up into a great big lion with a mane and everything. I guess that’s how I feel about my own cub now!!
The lion is the King of the Jungle, and there are a few reasons why. Here are a few fun facts about these amazing animals.
Fun Facts about Lions
There are two main lion subspecies – the African lion and the Asiatic lion
Not all male lions have manes – some African lions are maneless, to adapt to the local climate
Cubs grow up together as part of a pride, and suckle from any lioness in the group
Lions eat a lot in a single meal – up to a quarter of their own weight, nearly 40 kg
Besides meat, lions also consume plants for hydration
Anyway, since we have World Lion Day coming up on 10th August, I think it’s the perfect time for some lion-themed projects. And that’s why we’ve gathered these cute and easy lion crafts for kids – perfect to celebrate The Lion King or any other lion you love!
15 Adorable Koala Crafts for Kids to Make
You’re sure to go ‘Awww’ on seeing these cute Koala Crafts we’ve gathered – perfect for Koala Day on 3rd May or Australia Day on 26th January!
All of us love celebrations, and we’re always on the lookout for the next one, if you know anything about us here at Artsy Craftsy Mom! As soon as the New Year celebrations ended, we were getting ready for Sankranti, and now we’re all eagerly preparing for 26th January!
So what’s on 26th January, you ask? Well, for one, it’s India’s Republic Day, a day we celebrate all official Indian symbols and there are grand displays by the various arms of the military (during non-Covid times). However, 26th January is also Australia Day, which is another reason to celebrate!
Don’t you just love it when special events have their own, fun little collision? Especially when it’s two entirely different world cultures! Today, we’ve decided to focus on an adorable little symbol of Australia – the koala! Check out these cute koala crafts from around the world, perfect for little kids to learn more about the animal or the country.
10 Fascinating Forest Crafts for Kids
The forests are calling! It’s the International Day of Forests this 21st March, and we’re celebrating with a bunch of fascinating forest crafts for kids!
I often feel that with every passing generation, children lose touch with nature more and more. While kids of my grandparents’ generations spent nearly all day outdoors, kids of today spend just a couple of hours or so if they feel like it.
Maintaining a relationship with nature is essential for kids. For one, it gives them an idea of wonders of the natural world, of which they’re also a part. It teaches them the art of co-existing peacefully, how each creature has its own place, as well as how each plant or animal blooms or flies in its own time.
Besides these, the natural world also shows us how dependent we are for many of the things we have taken for granted today. And forests have a big role to play here. With International Day of Forests coming up on 21st March, we think it’s an excellent opportunity to learn about how important forests are, and about all the things we use whose original source is the forest. Let’s go on a virtual forest adventure.
15 Adorable Hedgehog Crafts for Kids
Hedgehogs aren’t exactly huggable, but these hedgehog crafts for kids are too cute for words! Learn about this amazing animal through some simple projects!
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a hedgehog? Most probably, it’s the feeling of pricking – Ouch! Well, that’s there, but you can’t deny that hedgehogs are incredibly cute – in spite of the spines!
Hedgehogs are generally considered fall creatures, so if you’re wondering why we’re talking about them now, it’s because their special day is coming up – on 2nd February. Yes, it’s National Hedgehog Day, a day that celebrates these cute woodland creatures. Did you know that the cartoon Sonic the Hedgehog was released on 2nd February?
So let’s get into a celebratory mood by making some adorable hedgehog crafts for kids. Trust me, these won’t hurt at all!
Paper Leopard Craft for Kids + Free Printable Template
How cute is this Paper Leopard Craft for Kids? Turn it into a wall hanging or a card for your loved one with a little message! Comes with a free template.
Learning about animals is interesting isn’t it? There’s so much you can learn about not just animals, but about how similar we are in many ways too! For instance, the cat family is a lot like an extended Indian family – there are many members, and even though they look different, they are bound through many similarities!
Here’s a fun game – how many members of the cat family can you write down in 30 seconds? I couldn’t go beyond 8, and imagine my surprise when I found that there are 37 species in the cat family! The most commonly known ones are lions, tigers, cheetahs, leopards, panthers, pumas and of course cats!
Yes, there’s a lot for us to learn about the cat family, let alone the animal world. As with anything, the best way to learn about something is to make crafts about it. And if you’re stuck at home with no access to a craft shop, no problem – we’ve got a super easy craft that needs nothing more than paper – a paper leopard craft for kids!
Printable Quokka Hug Bookmark Craft
What do you know about quokkas? Well, this Printable Quokka Hug Bookmark Craft is the perfect opportunity to learn more about these guys!
You’ve heard of marsupials, and you’ve heard of kangaroos and koalas. But have you heard of quokkas?
Most probably not, and I’m one of you! Now that I know about them, I’m wondering how I was ignorant of what are probably among the cutest creatures on earth!
Quokkas are marsupials found in Australia, and they have a ‘smiley’ face which gives them the moniker – the happiest animal of earth. Now I can’t think of a better title to have in the animal world, especially during these times!
So when you’re learning about Australian animals like kangaroos, koalas and quails, think about including the quokkas too. And if you need help learning about them, we’ve got your back – with a cute little quokka hug bookmark craft!
10 Brilliant Bear Crafts for Kids
Love bears? We do too, which is why we’ve got this list of adorable Bear Crafts for Kids, just in time for World Bear Day on 23rd March!
If there’s one thing many of us treasure from our childhood possessions, it’s most likely a teddy bear! We’ve all had one at some point in time, whatever size or color it may have been. It was our friend and companion, especially when things got dark and lonely.
Even today, thinking of that special childhood friend of ours brings back fond memories, which is why bears will always have a corner of our hearts. But besides being represented as a stuffed toy, bears are pretty amazing animals too, not to mention pretty big ones!
Since 23rd March is World Bear Day, we thought we’d take this opportunity to learn a little more about what formed the base for our favorite childhood buddy – along with some fun bear crafts for kids! So get ready to make, learn and play – all at the same time!
10 Zazzy Zebra Crafts for Kids
Let’s learn more about our black and white friends with these simple zebra crafts for kids! Perfect for International Zebra Day on 31st Jan!
Have you ever thought about the colors black and white? They make a classy combination in fashion, are the first colors a baby can see, and are indicative of yin and yang, or the duality of man’s nature. So much symbolism for two basic colors!
Well, it can’t be denied that black and white are a magical combination, and this is probably one of the reasons we’re so entranced by it, and everything resembling it – like zebras!
Zebras are just awesome, aren’t they? They belong to the same family as horses and donkeys and look so much like them but somehow, they’ve managed to escape domestication. Is it the black and white magic at work? Who knows!
Anyway, since 31st January is International Zebra Day, we think it’s the perfect opportunity to learn more about these amazing animals, especially since they’re on the verge of being endangered. So let’s learn more about the black and white magic in the wild, with some fun zebra crafts for kids!
Printable Racoon Paper Craft + Free Template
Our Printable Racoon Paper Craft is perfect for International Racoon Appreciation Day, the right time to learn about these amazing animals!
If you were making a movie with animals in it, and you needed someone to play a thief, who would you choose? In all likelihood, it would be the racoon, with those mask-like markings around its eyes!
You wouldn’t be the only one to think like that too, racoons are often used as thieves in cartoons. And it may not be only due to the mask; racoons have really well developed hands, and they can handle quite a lot of stuff – including breaking open a box!
If you’re wondering why we’re talking about racoons, it’s because October 1st is International Raccoon Appreciation Day. We’ve often heard and seen racoons, but how much do we know about them? For instance, did you know that racoons can survive as well as in human settlements as in the wild? In fact, there are city and country versions among them too!
There are a lot more fun facts to learn about racoons, and we’ll get the ball rolling with a cute printable racoon paper craft. It comes with a free template to download, so it’s super easy to make!
Printable Monkey Bookmark + Free Template
Need a little friend on your reading journey? This Printable Monkey Bookmark is the perfect pal, and it also comes with a Free Template to download!
With everyone being confined home these days, kids are missing meeting their friends. No more play dates, birthday parties or just hanging around outside their homes together. Yes, we do have video calls, but it’s not the same thing!
Kids may miss talking about their day and a buddy to share their daily accomplishments with. So if they’ve built a cool model during the quarantine, they can’t really bring a friend over to show it. If they’ve learnt a new football move, they can’t show it to their team. Sending over a picture doesn’t count!
Now since more kids are reading during this period, they need a little buddy to encourage them and get them more excited about reading, and while we can’t substitute a child’s real friends, we’ve got a simple option – a little monkey bookmark! This printable monkey bookmark comes with a free template, so it’s super easy to make!
Lion Bookmark Craft + Free Printable Template
10th August is World Lion Day, which makes it the perfect time to make this Lion Bookmark Craft! Just download the free printable template, print and go!
With lockdowns going on in many countries, lots of kids have rediscovered the joy of reading, and this is what parents see as a silver lining! Some kids have become so engrossed in their books, that parents have had to drag them away for lunch – that is such wonderful news!
Now looking at it from the other side, it’s no fun to leave a riveting book in the middle of a plot twist. It’s worse when you have to come back to continue, only to waste valuable minutes thumbing through the pages trying to find your spot.
That’s why we have a solution that doesn’t just tell you where you left off – it roars!! Yes, today we have a lion bookmark craft, just in time for World Lion Day. And when it comes with a free printable template, there’s no excuse not to make it!
10 Adorable Beaver Crafts for Kids
You don’t have to live in Canada to make this beaver crafts for kids! Celebrate this adorable animal for International Beaver Day on 7th April.
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a beaver? For some of us, it may remind us of of Canada. For others, it may remind us of those prominent, strong teeth, famous for dam-building activities!
Those teeth are probably the beaver’s most identifiable feature, and not surprisingly – they continue to grow for as long as the beaver lives! These teeth help the beaver build dams, which are crucial in maintaining the ecosystem and purifying the water. Bet you didn’t know that!
Since beavers are so useful to our environment, it’s only fair to learn more about this amazing animal, especially since 7th April is International Beaver Day. Here are 10 adorable beaver crafts for kids to make, have fun and learn in the process!
Free Printable Woodland Wreath Craft
The cute critters on this printable woodland wreath craft will brighten up your day, whatever the weather outside! Make many and hang all around your home!
The world is going through some tough times and we’re all cooped up indoors. As always, one of the best ways to prevent boredom is by doing crafts!
But then of course, there’s the question of materials. With many stores closed and websites suspending operations, you have to make do with what you have. Now’s the time to pull out your craft stash!
So today, we have a craft that requires the very basic – colored paper, scissors and glue. You’ll be surprised at how these simple things can be used to create something really pretty and cute – a printable woodland wreath craft for kids!
Printable Woodland Themed Paper Collage
Download and assemble our Printable Woodland Themed Paper Collage and get ready to have some fun with some cute and furry woodland friends!
We’re often told to save the environment by saving water and avoiding plastic. We are told about how marine life is affected and how the polar bears are suffering. However, there is one part of the environment that doesn’t get the recognition it deserves – our forests.
Everything from the houses we live in to the books we write in – come from forests. As population grows, our forests become among our most valued resources. Here are a few facts:
Forests are home to about 80% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity
Forests and woodlands are made of over 60,000 species of trees
Over a billion people depend directly on forests for food, shelter, energy and income
Forests are amazing, aren’t they? That’s why the United Nations has a special day to celebrate forests, called the International Day of Forests on 21st March. This year, let’s do our bit by learning more about our forests and woodlands and spreading awareness. And we’ve got the perfect starting point for you – a printable woodland themed paper collage!
10 Playful Polar Bear Crafts for Kids
Aren’t polar bears cute? These playful polar bear crafts for kids are perfect to learn about these adorable animals, as well as about Arctic life.
Listen to anyone talking about climate change, and which is the first animal to pop up? Polar Bears!!
Yes, all kinds of creatures are affected by climate change, but polar bears are particularly vulnerable, because of the fast melting ice caps. Did you know that the polar ice caps have melted faster in the last 20 years than in the last 10,000 years?
If it’s so scary for us hearing about it, just think about the bears who’re losing their home, bit by bit. That’s why International Polar Bear Day is observed on 27 February, to raise awareness about the polar bears and their dwindling habitat. Let’s join in too, by learning more about polar bears with some playful polar bear crafts for kids!
Printable Farm Animal Puppets
Put on your very own puppet show with these adorable Printable Farm Animal Puppets!! Download, print, assemble and get ready to have some farm-theme fun!
Pretend play is one of the most imaginative ways for young children to play and learn at the same time. Not just learning either, it’s also an excellent way for them to express their deepest emotions, something which they’re too young to do in words.
When it comes to pretend play, nothing can beat a puppet! It’s open ended play, and you can make a puppet say or do anything you like. It’s no wonder that some puppet shows are world-famous!
Today we’re going the farm route, with a full set of printable farm animal puppets – a sheep, pig, cow and more, along with a cute barn! Looks like it’s time to get a moo on!
DIY Farm Animal Corner Bookmarks
These adorable DIY Farm Animal Corner Bookmarks are just what you need to mark your place in your favorite book! Perfect spring craft for school kids!
Many people say that a visit to the farm can teach you many life lessons – and I didn’t realize this till I visited a farm myself! Yes, farms are run differently in different places, but there are some basic things you’ll find everywhere – the the importance of planning properly, how to deal with unexpected setbacks and of course, the value of hard work!
Another common factor of all farms are the animals; our farms wouldn’t be complete without them! Every baby grows up listening to Old McDonald’s, and this is just an introduction to the diversity you’ll encounter on a farm, not to mention all kinds of noises!
So today, we’re going to have some fun with farm animals, by making these cute little DIY farm animal corner bookmarks! Whether you’re planning a trip to the farm this summer or not, these bookmarks are a great way to mark your place in your book!
10 Cheerful Cheetah Crafts for Kids
There’s no cheating about it – the Cheetah is the fastest animal on land! Celebrate the awesome cheetah with these cheerful cheetah crafts for kids.
Going through my old posts, I realized that I’ve featured crafts based on quite a few of the slowest animals on earth – snails, sloths and turtles. So to balance it out, it’s only right that we put a bit of focus on the opposite end of the spectrum – the fast animals.
And that brings us to the cheetah – the fastest animal on land! With a speed of 110 kph, this is an animal that almost flies! However, the cheetah is now the No. 1 endangered cat in Africa, which is why the theme of this year’s International Cheetah Day on 4th December is #SavetheCheetah.
Let’s do our bit by spreading awareness about this amazing animal, and the best way to start is with the kids – and the best way to go about it is with crafts! So here are 10 cheerful cheetah crafts for kids, in time for International Cheetah Day on 4th December.