Year of the Goat Printables

Complete the Goat Picture

Print out this observation worksheet for little kids and see if they can spot - then correct - the differences by adding to the larger picture before colouring it in!

Perfect for children born in Year of the Goat, for a goat story (perhaps a retelling of Billy Goats Gruff) or for writing practice! You will need our origami booklet instructions to fold this booklet.

Goat Characteristics Poster

According to the Chinese horoscope, those born in the Year of the Goat, as shown in our poster, are loving, charming, compassionate, tender-hearted, gentle, artistic and elegant.

Goat Grid Copy

Copy this goat one square at a time and watch the picture unfold.

Goat Jigsaw

Print this little goat jigsaw for the kids to cut up (using one of our guides) and reassemble. It's fun for a farmyard theme, perhaps... You will need our jigsaw instructions and cutting guides.

Goat Jigsaw 2

Here's another of our simple jigsaws to print, cut up (using our jigsaw cutting guides) and enjoy. This cheeky goat is sure to appeal!

Goat Lacing Card

Print this goat lacing activity out onto card, cut out, and punch holes evenly around the edges for your child to "lace".

Goat Mask Printable

Kids can use this printable goat mask to dress up for the Three Billy Goats Gruff, Chinese New Year, or a farmyard play, perhaps!

Goat Notebooking Page

Here are two goat notebooking pages to print, ready for your farm animal topic!

Goat Paper Cut Template

We've made a template for a simple goat Chinese paper cut - perfect for Year of the Goat! Even with the template you'll need small sharp scissors and lots of patience, so this craft isn't for younger children.

Goat Poster

We love this goat, and we hope you do too! Print it out and display at home or in the classroom - it's sure to be popular with the kids.

Goat Template

Here's a goat template you can use for your farmyard crafts and writing projects. How about cutting out three different sizes from felt for a felt-board version of "Three Billy Goat's Gruff"?

Goat Writing Page

Use this goat writing page to write stories, record your research, or for any farm theme projects.

Goat Writing Paper

Use this goat writing paper for a farmyard theme, or perhaps to write about Chinese New Year of the Goat, or the people born under it. You could also use it for retelling the classic story of Three Billy Goats Gruff.

Learn to Draw a Goat

If you think it might be difficult to draw a goat, think again! These step by step illustrations are a great way to teach children how to draw a goat or other farm animals.

Year of the Goat Booklet

Print this Year of the Goat booklet - choosing from lined or blank versions - and the fold it up following the instructions here. It takes moments to do and kids will enjoy colouring in the picture and then filling up the booklet with interesting content!