Looking for a free printable penguin template? Our PDF is perfect for penguin crafts, preschool activities or using as a fun coloring page.
With two different designs to choose from our penguin printable is ideal for winter crafts, Christmas activities or for animal themed topics at home or in school.
Our simple templates are perfect for using no matter what your reason and as always I’ll be sharing lots of craft and activity ideas that you could make using it.
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Penguin Template
At this time of the year I know I’m never super keen to spend out on a load of new crafts supplies so I’ve tried to share some easy penguin craft ideas using materials that hopefully you already have to hand – lots of paper, paint and glue!
Penguins are a great topic for making a fun winter craft and if it’s cold outside then they’re a great excuse to stay in.
This penguin craft template is designed to be nice a simple so you can use it with school age kids, toddlers or those in kindergartens or preschools – just choose an activity that suits their age and interests.
There are two different designs you can download, one with a basic outline shape and one with eyes, cheeks and a beak too.
You’ll find both of them on the PDF and you can just print the one that you’d prefer to use.
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Penguin Books For Kids
Whether you’re looking for some sweet fiction or something to help your child learn more about penguins there are loads of books that are perfect to share with kids.
Plus if the weather outside is less than awesome what could be nicer than snuggling up together after your activity to share a book together? Here’s some of our recommendations.
- National Geographic Readers: Penguins! by Anne Schreiber
- Tacky The Penguin by Helen Lester
- Spike The Penguin With Rainbow Hair by Sarah Cullen
- Where’s The Penguin by Sophie Schrey
More Winter Craft Templates
I’ve shared loads of free winter printables for kids to help you keep your kids entertained during those long winter months.
Our printable templates are perfect for making some winter crafts together and with each PDF you’ll find some ideas for ways to use it too.
What Should I Print My Penguin Outline On?
For most crafts and activities normal printer paper is fine but if you choose to make a craft where your child is likely to use a lot of paint or glue then I’d recommend opting for cardstock instead.
Fun Penguin Craft Ideas Using Our Template
Penguin Coloring Pages For Kids
Coloring is always the easiest idea and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that! Grab your markers, coloring pencils or crayons and use these as penguin coloring pages.
Cotton Ball Penguin Craft
Choose your printable template and glue cotton balls onto your penguin’s belly for a cute craft that feels nice too!
You can use white paper or card stock for this activity but if your child is likely to use a lot of glue then cardstock may be a better option.
Both PVA (school glue) or a glue stick are fine to use for this activity. The finished craft would look great on classroom bulletin boards too.
Torn Paper
Leave the scissors behind and use torn paper to color in your penguin with this fun activity.
You can use black construction paper or this is a great way to use up any scrap paper you have and it’s good for fine motor skills too.
If you want to create a white tummy for your penguin using this technique then you could print your template onto some pale blue paper.
Pom Pom Painting
Check out our easy penguin craft that uses pom poms and bubble wrap to paint with.
Drawing Prompt
Why not add a background to your picture for a fun way to encourage creativity in your child? You could draw in snowflakes falling or some friends for your penguin.
Paper Bag Penguin Puppet
Color in your penguin then using scissors cut around the outline for your template before gluing it onto a paper bag to make a simple puppet to play with.
Design Your Own Penguin
Make some super cute penguin crafts by designing one yourself! Add your own eyes and beak to create your own penguins face.
Penguin Playdough Mat
You could also use this printable to create a penguin playdough mat making the features out of playdough and using black playdough for the outside of your penguins body.
Don’t forget to add an orange beak and some pink cheeks too! If you want to do this you might want to laminate the template so that you can use it more than once.
More Penguin Crafts for Kids
If you like this penguin template design then why not check out our cut and paste penguin printable? It features the same cute penguin but created as a fun way for kids to practice using scissors.
Plus with it’s sweet hat and scarf to add it’s a great winter craft activity.
This paper plate penguin craft uses craft sticks to make your penguins movable! Make your penguins dance along to their own version of Happy Feet following our step by step tutorial.
Make a cute penguin card that would be perfect for Christmas or just as some cute artwork (and this is a good kid craft for practice for using scissors too!)
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