Cool Printable Penguin Craft Activities for Kids
You’ll want to grab this delightful Printable Penguin Craft Activities Pack, where creativity, learning, and fun come together perfectly! Whether you’re a parent looking to keep your child engaged at home or a teacher seeking to add excitement to your classroom this winter, this pack has everything you need to inspire young minds.

Printable Penguin Craft Activities
Inside, you’ll find an easy-to-follow template for a cute penguin craft, a guided penguin drawing activity that nurtures budding artists, and a thought-provoking penguin writing prompt encouraging imaginative storytelling.
Each activity is designed to captivate and educate, making the fascinating world of penguins come alive for your little explorers. So, print out the pages, gather your supplies, and get ready for a waddling good time with our all in one penguin printable pack!
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Printable Penguin Activities
Penguin craft activities are a fun way to spend time with kids during winter. These projects let you and your little ones get creative while learning about these cute birds. You can make penguins from all sorts of materials like paper plates, pinecones, and even potatoes!
There are many easy penguin crafts that kids of all ages can enjoy. You’ll find ideas for toddlers, preschoolers, and older children too. Some crafts use paint and glue, while others involve cutting and folding paper. No matter what supplies you have on hand, there’s probably a penguin craft you can make.
These activities are great for cold days when you’re stuck inside. They can teach kids about penguins and help them practice fine motor skills. Plus, the finished crafts make cute decorations for your home or classroom. Why not try making an adorable penguin with this template printable today?

Penguin Directed Drawing
Penguin directed drawing is a fun and easy craft activity for kids. You can guide children through simple steps to create their own adorable penguin artwork.
This printable will guide you and your children through all of the steps to draw a penguin. Even your toddlers can make their own.
Older children and adults can make it pop by adding some shading. Use black crayon or colored pencil to color most of the penguin, leaving the belly area white. A touch of orange on the beak and feet brings your penguin to life.
This activity sparks imaginative play. Kids can name their penguins and make up stories about their icy adventures. They might even create a whole colony of paper penguins.
Remember, there’s no right or wrong way to draw a penguin. Encourage creativity and praise each unique creation. Your young artists will beam with pride at their penguin masterpieces!

Penguin Writing Prompt
Want to add a fun twist to your penguin activities? Try a penguin writing prompt! This combines creativity with learning, which is perfect for young students.
Start with a simple question like “If I were a penguin, I would…” Let kids use their imagination to finish the sentence. You can provide coloring pages of penguins for them to decorate while they think.
For younger children, focus on letter recognition. Ask them to write words starting with ‘P’ for penguin. They can draw pictures next to each word they write.
Older kids might enjoy writing a short story about a penguin adventure. Encourage them to describe the icy landscape and penguin behaviors they’ve learned about. They can also use the drawing page to go with your story.
Don’t forget to display the finished work! Create a space for penguin stories and art. This showcases their efforts and inspires more creativity.
Remember, the goal is to have fun while learning. Keep the writing light and playful. You’ll be amazed at the creative ideas your young writers come up with!

Penguin Craft For Kids
Penguins are fun animals to make crafts about! You can create lots of cool penguin projects with simple materials. Let’s explore some easy penguin crafts you can try at home or school.
Paper bag puppets are a great way to start. Grab a brown paper bag and turn it into a cute penguin puppet. Add googly eyes, an orange beak, and black wings. You can make the puppet waddle and talk!
Want something cuddly? Try making a cotton ball penguin. Glue black and white cotton balls onto a paper plate to create a fluffy penguin friend. Add felt for the beak and feet.
Here’s a fun idea – make a penguin using an egg carton! Cut out a cup from the carton and paint it black and white. Add wings, eyes, and a beak. Now you have a tiny penguin to play with.
Easy Penguin Craft
You can make cute penguins with simple items from around your home.
For a quick craft, try a construction paper penguin. Check out this one it’s easy to make an adorable penguin craft.
Handprint penguins are another easy option. Paint your child’s hand black and press it on white paper. Add an orange beak and feet with paint or paper.
Toilet paper roll penguins are a great way to reuse materials. Paint a roll black, add white paper for the front, and draw on the face.
These crafts are perfect for cold winter days. They help you practice cutting, gluing, and being creative. Plus, you’ll learn about penguins while having fun!

Penguin Puppet Craft
Materials:
Printable penguin craft template printed on cardstock paper
Small, sharp scissors
Glue stick and regular glue
Wooden popsicle stick
Adult hands to help little hands
Instructions:
1. Use scissors to cut out each penguin piece. It’s okay if your pieces aren’t cut perfectly. Your
puppet will still look great!
2. Glue the white fluffy part of the penguin’s body onto the main black body section.
3. Next, glue the eyes and beak onto the area where the penguin’s face should be.
4. Glue the feet onto the back of the penguin at the bottom so that the orange part shows from
the front.
5. Finally, use some regular craft glue to adhere the back of your penguin to a popsicle stick.
Allow it to dry
Penguin Craft Template





Penguin Activities
A Penguin theme is a fun way to learn about these cool birds. You can try lots of crafts and games with a penguin theme. Let’s explore some ideas!
Make a penguin puppet using a paper bag. Draw eyes and a beak on the flap. Add white paper for the belly and black for the body. Now you have a cute penguin friend to play with!
Try penguin bowling. Set up plastic bottles as pins. Decorate them with black and white paper to look like penguins. Use a soft ball to knock them down.
Create a penguin sensory bin. Fill a container with white pom-poms or cotton balls for “snow.” Add toy penguins and blue items for water. It’s a mini Antarctic playground!
Play “waddle like a penguin” races. Put a ball between your knees and try to walk. It’s tricky and silly!
Paint with “penguin feet.” Dip your feet in black paint and walk on paper. Add orange toes to make penguin tracks.
These activities are great for cold days. They help you learn and have fun at the same time. Which one will you try first?
What are some simple penguin crafts for toddlers and preschoolers?
Toddlers can enjoy making an easy Penguin Craft for a fun project that uses basic materials like paper, glue, and googly eyes to bring these adorable Arctic birds to life.
How can adults participate in penguin craft activities?
Adults can make penguin crafts or ornaments using felt or fabric. Cut out penguin shapes and decorate them with buttons or beads. These crafts are fun for all ages. Adults also enjoy doing the directed drawing activities that can be found in this printable pack.
You can also try penguin themed baking. Make cupcakes with black and white frosting to look like penguins.
What creative activities are suitable for celebrating Penguin Day?
On Penguin Day, you could have a penguin-themed movie night. I’d suggest Mr. Poppers Penguins. Watch nature documentaries about penguins or animated movies with penguin characters.
Try penguin inspired snacks like black and white cookies or crackers with cream cheese. Shape them to look like penguins for extra fun.
Add fun activities like penguin sensory play or crafts.

Engage your kids or your class in an exciting hands-on experience, having fun and learning with Penguin Activities!
Grab this fun Penguin Theme Printable Pack
- Penguin Directed Drawing Page
- Writing a story Page
- Penguin Craft Template

Printable Penguin Craft

Penguin Template Puppet Craft for Kids
- 1 Printable penguin craft template printed on cardstock paper
- Small sharp scissors
- Glue stick and regular glue
- Wooden popsicle stick
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Use scissors to cut out each penguin piece. It’s okay if your pieces aren’t cut perfectly, your puppet will still look great!
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Glue the white fluffy part of the penguin’s body onto the main black body section.
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Next, glue the eyes and beak onto the area where the penguin’s face should be
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Glue the feet onto the back of the penguin, at the bottom so that the orange part shows from the front
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Finally, use some regular craft glue to adhere the back of your penguin to a popsicle stick.
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Allow to dry