Penguins are such a fun theme for kids’ crafts and activities. They’re cute, they waddle, and they’re a big hit with kids of all ages. When I introduced some of these penguin crafts to my kids, they couldn’t wait to get started. From creating their own fluffy penguins to building icy habitats, these activities kept them entertained for hours while sparking their creativity and curiosity about these amazing animals.
What’s great about penguin crafts is how versatile they are. You can dive into simple paper crafts for little hands or go all out with sensory bins and building challenges for older kids. No matter what, penguin crafts are a guaranteed way to keep your kids engaged, learning, and having a blast during the winter months.
Why You’ll Love These Penguin Crafts
These penguin-themed crafts and activities are more than just fun—they’re packed with opportunities for learning and creativity. Kids will practice fine motor skills, explore different textures, and maybe even learn a few fun facts about penguins along the way. Plus, they’re easy to set up and use materials you likely already have at home, making them perfect for a cozy afternoon indoors.
Penguin Crafts and Activities for Kids
Tissue Paper Winter Penguin Craft
Winter crafts are always a hit in our house, and this Tissue Paper Winter Penguin Craft is one of our favorites. It’s colorful, creative, and combines layering tissue paper with building an adorable penguin.
Sensory Rice Penguin Craft
If your kids love penguins and sensory play, this Sensory Rice Penguin Craft is a perfect activity to try. It’s a creative mix of art and hands-on fun that keeps kids engaged from start to finish.
Penguin on an Iceberg Penguin Craft
Sometimes the simplest craft ideas turn into the most fun, and that’s exactly what happened with this Penguin on an Iceberg Craft. My kids enjoyed creating their own little penguins and designing the colorful background.
Torn Paper Penguin Craft
Penguins are always a crowd-pleaser when it comes to crafts, and this Torn Paper Penguin Craft is no exception.
Paint Splat Penguin Craft
Penguins are always a hit with kids, and this Paint Splat Penguin Craft is no exception. It’s messy, creative, and full of surprises.
Puffy Paint Snow Penguin Craft
When it comes to winter crafts, nothing beats the fun of puffy paint and penguins! This Puffy Paint Snow Penguin Craft combines the magic of creating fluffy snow with assembling adorable penguins.
Sponge Painted Penguin Craft
Penguin crafts are always a hit, but this Sponge Penguin Craft takes it up a notch with its unique painting technique.
Handprint Penguin Craft
There’s something extra special about crafts that use handprints—they’re like little snapshots in time. This Handprint Penguin Craft is not only adorable but also captures a keepsake of your child’s tiny hands.
Tape Resist Penguin Craft
Penguin crafts are always a hit, but this Tape Resist Penguin Craft takes things to a whole new level with its cool, geometric design.
Waddling Penguin Craft
Turn a simple paper plate into an adorable penguin that wobbles just like the real thing! This craft is as fun to make as it is to play with afterward.
Paper Mosaic Igloo and Penguin Craft
Kids will love piecing together their own icy igloo with colorful paper squares and a cute penguin buddy. It’s a perfect mix of creativity and learning.
Shapes Penguin Craft
This craft turns basic shapes into an adorable penguin, making it fun and educational. Perfect for little ones practicing their cutting and gluing skills!
Fizzy Penguin Sensory Bin
Get ready for a sensory science adventure with this fizzing penguin-themed bin! It’s hands-on, exciting, and full of bubbly fun.
Penguin Coloring Pages
Keep kids busy and creative with these free penguin-themed coloring pages. They’re perfect for quiet time or a fun winter activity.
Adorable Glitter Snow Penguin Craft
Add some sparkle to your crafting with this glittery snow penguin! It’s a shimmery, fun-filled project that kids will adore.
Penguin Sticky Wall Craft
Transform a simple contact paper setup into a fun, interactive penguin craft. It’s mess-free, creative, and great for fine motor skills.
Penguin Sensory Bottle Craft
Create a mesmerizing penguin-themed sensory bottle perfect for calming and play. It’s easy to make and doubles as a beautiful keepsake.
Potato Masher Penguin
Who knew kitchen tools could be so fun? This potato masher penguin craft creates a unique textured look that kids will love.
Letter P Sticky Wall Craft
Combine letter recognition with penguin-themed fun in this interactive sticky wall activity. It’s hands-on learning with a creative twist!
Hide the Penguins Sensory Bin
Kids will love searching for hidden penguins in this snowy sensory bin. It’s a fun way to combine imaginative play with motor skill practice.
Frozen Penguin and Pom Pom Sensory Bin
Dive into icy sensory fun with this penguin and pom pom bin! It’s a perfect winter activity that combines play and exploration.
Feed the Penguin Activity
\Turn a cardboard box into a penguin ready to gobble up fish! This fun counting activity sneaks in math skills while keeping kids entertained.
Puffy Paint Penguin Craft
Craft Stick Penguin Craft
Penguins have this way of stealing the spotlight in winter crafts, and this Craft Stick Penguin Craft is no exception.
Paper Plate Penguin Craft
Penguins are a staple for winter crafts, and this Paper Plate Penguin Craft is an easy way to bring some frosty fun to your day.
Cardboard Tube Penguin Craft
Penguins with ear muffs? Yes, please! This Cardboard Tube Penguin Craft is as adorable as it is fun to make.
Play2Learn Toddler & Preschool Programs for Curious Toddlers
There is no limit to your toddler’s energy and curiosity. That energy and curiosity although a joy can be challenging at times. Their interest in just about everything around them is what makes them great learners. One and two year olds can soak up so much just from their senses!
But as a teacher or parent that thirst for learning can be exhausting. That is why I created this toddler and preschooler program. To help you get the most out of this time with your curious toddler without having to come up with creative ways to play and interact with them.
Play2Learn for Toddlers includes 20 Units for toddlers. Each 2-week toddler unit has 20 super easy to set up and engaging activities for toddlers 18 months to 3 years.
Play2Learn Preschool which includes 20 Units for preschoolers. Each 2-week preschoolers unit has 20 unique and easy to set up and engaging activities for preschoolers 3 years to 5 years. That’s over 800 learning activities for your toddler and preschooler at your fingertips! So many ideas you and your child will never be bored again!
These toddler and preschool lesson plans and activities will definitely keep you and your toddler and preschooler busy playing and learning!
Click here for more information: Play2Learn
Book: Exciting Sensory Bins for Curious Kids
Did you know I wrote a book of sensory bins? Click here for more information Exciting Sensory Bin for Curious Kids. Or grab your copy at Amazon.
Boring afternoons are made exciting with awesome animal-based bins, like Salty Shark Bay or Yarn Farm. Pretend play bins like Birthday Cake Sensory Play or Bubble Tea Party encourage creativity and imagination. And your kids will have so much fun they won’t even know they’re getting smarter with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities like Sink or Float Soup, Magnetic Letter Hunt or Ice Cream Scoop and Count.
Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.
Book: Super STEAM Activity Book for Kids
Learning all about science, technology, engineering, art, and math sets kids up for scholastic success―and it can be so much fun! Watch kids enjoy building STEAM skills as they color friendly fish, help water find its way to tree roots, solve math problems with mazes, and more.
Find out more and grab your copy here.
Designed for preschoolers 3 years old and up.
Book: Big Book of Riddles for Kids
Riddle me this: What’s an exciting way to practice critical thinking while having a blast? The Big Riddle Book for Kids, of course! From hilarious puns to tough brain teasers, kids can build problem-solving skills with hundreds of riddles tha. t show them how to think outside the box.
- 350 riddles for kids—Have hours of fun with riddles, puns and jokes, and math and logic puzzles that’ll get their wheels turning!
- Level up their skills—Riddles get trickier as kids progress through the book, challenging them as they get better at solving puzzles!
- Double-check their work—Kids can check their answers in the back of the book with a handy answer key.
Help children expand their minds while having fun with this puzzle book for kids!
Designed for kids ages 6 years old and up.
TV Show: Curious Crafting
I’m so excited to share my crafting TV show Curious Crafting which launched in July 2022 on TVOkids and TVOkids YouTube! Season 2 aired in August 2023! My show was also nominated in 2023 for Best Live Action Preschool Series by the Youth Media Alliance Awards of Excellence.
Curious Crafting Season 1 is also now airing in Australia on ABC! Watch it here!
Set in the ultimate crafting space, Curious Crafting is a short form pre-school age series about the joy of making crafts. I lead a rotating cast of adorable little preschoolers (including my own) making magic out of common household objects.
In each episode we transform recycled items into magical crafts like a milk carton school bus, paper bag puppet or cotton pad turtle. The crafters learn and laugh their way through each activity while demonstrating what their young imaginations can create.
Curious Crafting shares the adventure and joy of making art with takeaway lessons for creating crafts at home.
This show designed for toddlers and preschoolers 2.5 years old and up.
