Easy and Adorable Paper Penguin Craft for Preschool Kids

Do you have preschoolers who love animals? Then, I have the perfect winter project for you….penguins! Penguins are cute, easy to create, and perfect for winter-themed activities.

I’m sharing an adorable paper penguin craft for preschool kids that’s all about building fine motor skills. This cut-and-paste craft is sure to be a hit. There is even a super-easy no-prep option.

And because I know you can never have too many ideas, I’m also rounding up other fun penguin crafts that your preschoolers will enjoy. They are perfect winter crafts for your penguin theme unit or lesson plans. Let’s get crafty!

Paper Penguin Craft

This printable penguin craft is more than just cute—it’s a hands-on way to help your preschoolers build those all-important fine motor skills! With cutting practice, hole-punching, and tracing built into the activity, it’s equal parts fun and functional.

Get ready to give those little hands a workout!

Penguin Templates

The printable penguin craft templates are versatile. Whether you choose the no-prep version or print the parts on colorful paper, this penguin craft for preschool is perfect for winter-themed learning and creative play.

Print the no-prep option on white paper if you’re in a hurry. Everything your kids need is on one page. They just need to color, cut out, hole punch, and paste.

You can also print the individual parts on colored paper. If I don’t have black cardstock, I print on black construction paper. I just cut it to the appropriate size first. The lines are a little difficult to see on black paper, so you might need to cut those pieces out for them.

How to Add Creative Flair to the Penguin Craft

Do you want to make your penguin crafts even more exciting? With a few simple creative additions, your preschoolers can give their penguins a unique twist. Here are some fun and easy ways to help young children add some artistic flair to their penguin creations!

Make a wintery background

This paper penguin craft looks cute on a winter-themed bulletin board, or add them to a construction paper background.

They look great on plain blue paper, but why not make the background into an art project? KIds will have so much fun as they cut up white construction paper, add cotton balls, or white paint for snow. Sprinkle on a little glitter for a frosty touch.

Make a Fancy Penguin Craft for Preschool

Supply googly eyes, scraps of fabric, pom poms, sequins, feathers, glitter glue, etc. Kids can add hair or feathers to their penguins. They can cover the printed eyes with googly eyes to make a fun, goofy penguin. They can also dress their own penguin in hats, scarves, bowties, or necklaces.

Let them have fun and get creative!

Paint the penguin

Instead of coloring their penguin parts, get out the watercolor paint or tempera paint, and they can paint them.

Fingerprint penguin

Make an inkpad by adding black paint to a sponge. Kids can apply fingerprints to paint their cute penguins. This is a great way to add a sensory experience to the craft activity.

Penguin Puppet

Add large craft sticks to the back of the penguin, and kids can use it as a little penguin puppet…a great addition to your puppet theater or sensory bin. Make a whole family of penguins!

Additional Penguin Craft Ideas

Want to keep the penguin party going? These simple and creative craft ideas are perfect for preschoolers and add a playful twist to your penguin unit and winter crafting lineup.

Paper Plate Penguin

Here is a fun paper plate penguin craft by Glued to My Crafts. With a couple of simple paper plates and some black paint, your little kids can make a fun little penguin. No paper plates on hand? You can also make a white circle from construction paper to make the craft.Use the ideas above to add some creative flair.

Footprint Penguin Craft

Cover a little foot with black paint and make a print on white paper. Then kids can add wings, eyes, and a beak like this cute footprint penguin craft from Moments of Mommyhood.

Handprint Penguin Craft

You can also make handprint penguins like this one from Life Over C’s.

Torn Paper Penguin Craft

If you are looking for easy penguin crafts for young kids, it doesn’t get any easier that a paper tearing craft. Print the image and supply your kids with scraps of black, white, and orange paper, as well as a glue stick.

The simple images also work well as easy penguin coloring pages or as a letter p craft.

Baby Penguin Egg Carton Craft

Cut up your empty cardboard egg cartons, and supply pipe cleaners, googly eyes, construction paper, and paint to make a fun activity for your penguin theme, like this egg carton craft by Our Kid Things.

I hope this roundup helps you find the perfect cute penguin craft for your kids.

Purchase The Printable Penguin Craft Today

Are you ready to start making a fun penguin craft for preschool kids? You can purchase the printable penguin craft template today.

Do you prefer to purchase on Teacher’s Pay Teachers? You can also buy the printable craft template in my TPT store.

Additional Winter Activities

Check out these additional winter activity ideas for your kids.