Animal crafts for middle schoolers

Paper chain snake craft for kids based on 2 real species of python found in Australia's Daintree Rainforest. Printable template available.

20+ creative animal crafts for tweens and older kids to make. From paper crafts, and sewing projects to upcycled crafts and much more!

Whether as a non-candy Halloween treat, an animal habitat lesson in the classroom, or just for fun, kids will love this Animal Habitat Diorama Craft!

Super cute fluffy yarn turtle craft for kids. Make a turtle with a pom pom shell and paper body using our free printable template

I have this wonderful mola in my classroom that I show students before we began this lesson. I got it for $1 at a garage sale. I don't think they really knew what it was, or the value of it. I told students that the layers of colored fabric were all hand stitched by the Kuna Indians of the San Blas Islands off Panama. We viewed a quick video which I found on you tube. This is the one we watched; you can see it HERE. Here is the beautiful mola in my art room. Here are the steps for creating…

This dinosaur eye magnet craft is perfect for your dinosaur loving kids. The eye looks realistic and it is fun for elementary kids to make.

Cute ocean animal craft with Fruity Pebbles! Get the easy directions for this fun ocean animal craft that you can do with your kids.

Not only are these paper weaving animals a fun craft project for kids, but they also help develop important skills like fine motor control and creativity.

What to learn how to make an origami chicken? This easy origami tutorial shows you step by step how to make this super cute origami animal! This DIY chicken craft is tons of fun for kids and adults!

There’s nothing complicated about this Paper Plate Sloth Craft for kids, and I’m pretty sure that’s just how any chill sloth would want it!