Build a Penguin Template: FREE Cut and Paste Craft

Download our free build a penguin printable and make a super cute paper penguin that’s perfect for winter crafts or as a Christmas classroom activity.

This penguin craft template is perfect for when you need an easy low prep activity – all you need to do is download and print the PDF and grab your scissors, glue and markers.

As you can print as many copies as you like it’s also great for classroom use as each child can make their own penguin and you could end up with a whole colony to decorate your bulletin board!

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Build a Penguin Template

I love sharing free printables to help you have fun at home with your kids and this sweet penguin cut and paste craft is no different!

Adapted from our original free printable penguin templates this fun activity is perfect for helping build on your child’s scissor skills and you can also use this build a penguin template as part of a winter animals theme or zoo animals lesson. Or just because you like penguins (not going to lie, they’re absolutely one of my favourite animals.)

Penguin Craft Supplies

• Build a penguin PDF
• White cardstock
• Scissors
• Glue or double sided tape
• Coloring materials – markers, crayons or coloring pencils

How To Make Your Build A Penguin Craft

Start by printing your penguin craft template out onto white paper or cardstock.

Normal printer paper is fine for this craft and is what I’ve used but if you want your finished craft to be a little more sturdy then opt for cardstock – this can be slightly harder to cut though.

Next grab your coloring materials and color in all the different parts of your penguin, making sure that you leave the penguin’s belly white.

You’ll want to create an orange beak and flippers but obviously how you color your scarf and hat is up to you.

You’ll only need to color one hat in so choose the Santa hat if you’re making this in December or the bobble hat if you are making this as a winter craft – although obviously if your penguin want’s to wear a Santa hat in February then that’s fine!

Cut out all of the separate parts of your penguin.

Grab your glue, a glue stick or school glue is fine or you can also use double sided tape, and stick your penguin’s belly onto their main body.

Glue on their hat and scarf and then turn your penguin over and glue their feet onto the back of their body so that they peek out at the bottom.

Your paper penguin craft is now finished and ready to display!

Penguin Books For Kids

With the weather feeling colder and colder outside it’s the perfect time to settle down and share a story together after making your craft.

These penguin books are all perfect for kids and would be great for sharing alongside this activity.

• Be Brave Little Penguin by Giles Andreae
• Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers
• Mr Poppers Penguins by Richard Atwater and Florence Atwater

More Winter Craft Printables for Kids

Looking for more fun winter activities to keep your kids busy during the long colder months? We have loads of free winter printables for kids that are perfect for home or classroom projects.

• Build a Snowman Template
• Build a Polar Bear Craft Template
• Printable Mittens Craft
• Winter Tree Printable

More Penguin Crafts for Kids

We’ve shared lots of cute penguin crafts because they’re so much fun to make!

You can make this easy penguin craft using our free printable penguin template and it uses two different painting techniques that are really fun to try out.

The bubble wrap painting is perfect for preschoolers and toddlers but I’ve also shared some ways that you can adapt this craft so that you can ensure that it’s suitable for your child’s age and abilities.

I’ve made this cupcake liner penguin as a card but you could adapt it by cutting round the outside and gluing on a craft stick to make a puppet or gluing it onto a paper bag rather than cardboard to make a paper bag puppet.

Make a paper plate penguin craft with a difference by trying out this craft which uses craft sticks to means that your penguins can move and dance about!

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