Cup and Ball Cow
All you need is a polystyrene ball and a paper cup, some paints and scraps of craft foam - and the kids can put together this gorgeous cow. I can see a whole "field" of them on display!
Animal Crafts
Children love animals and animal crafts. We have a very large and growing collection of animal crafts here at Activity Village from handprints and paper plates to puppets and sewing soft toys, there is something suitable for all ages.
We have too many to list individually so scroll down to browse by category or search our Animals A-Z.
Animal Crafts - A to Z
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Cup and Ball Pig
If you can dig out a paper cup and a polystyrene ball as well as some simple craft cupboard supplies, the kids will be able to assemble this cheerful paper cup pigs for themselves!
Felt Pig Bookmark
This lovely little felt pig bookmark is perfect for a present or for kids to tuck inside their own reading book. We've provided printable templates and instructions to make it perfect for a group activity. Simple sewing needed!
Guest Post - Simple Animal Crafts
As part of our home education work we have been looking at rainforest animals, and my daughter is preparing a project on big cats and their habitats.
Paper Plate Pig
This paper plate pig is fun for the kids to make and looks great on display. You will need to divert children's attention while the pink paint dries, or perhaps paint the plates in advance.
Paper Plate Wombat
Kids can have some fun painting paper plates, cutting out shapes and gluing them together to make this cute paper plate wombat!
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Pig Bookmark
This little bookmark is very quick for the kids to make, using simple craft cupboard supplies. But who wouldn't like this pig bookmarks sticking out of the top of their reading book!
Pig Finger Puppet Craft
This felt pig finger puppet is such a lovely little craft for beginning "sewists" and it makes a perfect group craft, especially if you print out our template (which includes simple instructions) for each child.
Pig Mask Craft
This lovely pig mask is simple and fun for the kids to make - and then to wear! Why not team it with our wolf mask craft and play at The Three Little Pigs?
Pig Treat Tube
This pink treat tube would be a fun activity for children to make at a farmyard themed party. While the children play you could fill them up with sweets and then close them ready for them to take home at the end of the day.
Pompom Pig
This little pompom pig was a huge hit with our craft testers, but he didn't want to stand upright for his photo! Older children could make their own pompoms in three different sizes.
Toilet Roll Pig
Our toilet roll animal crafts are really popular with children, so why not have a go at this lovely pig and add him to your farm display or menagerie! You will need a few simple craft supplies but he is quick and easy to do.
Toilet Roll Wombat
Here's an original way to turn a toilet roll into a wombat! It can be a little fiddly so an adult will need to help younger children, but I'm sure you'll agree that the result is worth it.
Wombat Mask Craft
Kids can have fun making this simple wombat mask - and then wearing it!
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Wooden Spoon Pig
Wooden spoon crafts are always popular with children - and this wooden spoon pig has the added advantage of working very well as a puppet! Make three and use them to act out The Three Little Pigs, perhaps?
