Crafting is a wonderful way to inspire creativity in kids while also developing their motor skills. If you’re looking for a fun, engaging activity that’s easy to set up, a torn paper lion craft is perfect!
Whether you’re trying to keep the kids occupied on a rainy afternoon or adding to a themed learning activity about animals, this craft is sure to excite their imagination!
Craft Supplies:
Before your little ones can start crafting, you need to gather some essential supplies. Don’t worry; the list is short and simple!
- Orange Construction Paper
- Choice of Color Construction Paper
- Cardstock Paper
- Lion Card Printable – on our landing page
- Crayons, Markers or Coloring Pencils
- Craft Scissors
- School Glue
- Embellishments
Directions:
Now that your materials are ready, it’s time to bring your lion to life. Follow these easy steps and enjoy watching your kids’ creativity bloom.
- Start by downloading and printing the FREE “You’re A-RAWR-ABLE” printable (linked above) onto a sheet of white cardstock.
- Let the kids color and cut out the lion’s head shape and the accompanying text piece. At this stage, they can also add eyes to the lion for a fun, personal touch.
- Next, help your child cut or tear orange construction paper into small pieces – these will form the lion’s mane.
- Apply a generous layer of school glue across a fresh sheet of construction paper.
- Have the kids press their torn paper pieces onto the glue, adding more if needed, until they create a mane shape they’re happy with.
- Once the mane is complete, glue the lion’s head in the center of the decorated paper.
- Finally, attach the text cutout anywhere you like to complete the design.
- Allow the finished “torn construction paper lion” masterpiece to dry completely before displaying it proudly!
- Be sure to also snap a photo and share it with the hashtag #GluedToMyCrafts or tag us to showcase their beautiful artwork. We’d love to see what you create!
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