Looking for a fun and easy winter craft to keep your little ones busy on a cold, snowy day? This adorable cotton ball penguin craft is just about as cute and simple as it gets! It’s a great low-mess craft for toddlers and preschoolers, especially since there’s very little prep work involved for parents. Just print the template, grab your supplies, and let the kids have fun gluing on the cotton balls to give their penguin a soft, fluffy belly!
Supplies Needed
- printer paper
- cotton balls
- glue
- scissors
- orange paper or felt (for the beak)
- This Free Printable Penguin Template
- Want to save on ink? Print This Coloring Page instead
Once you’ve printed your penguin template, the rest is a breeze! If you chose the coloring page version to save on ink, start by letting the kids color the penguin’s body black. Next comes the fun part! Have them glue cotton balls onto the belly, adding as many as they’d like to make their little penguin extra fluffy. Finally, cut a small triangle from orange paper or felt for the beak, then glue it on along with a pair of googly eyes. That’s it! Your adorable little winter penguin is complete.
This easy penguin craft is a relaxing indoor activity that also helps little hands practice fine motor skills. Whether you’re looking for an easy Christmas craft, a winter animal activity for preschool, or something fun to do during those chilly months when you’re stuck inside, these sweet little penguins are sure to bring a few smiles.
If you like this easy winter craft for kids, you’ve got to try these adorable Snowy Pinecone Owls also made with cotton balls.
Or how about this Easy Santa Paper Plate Craft with his big fluffy beard. Might as well add some cotton balls to your craft closet at this point! 🙂
