13 Cute Penguin Crafts For Kids

Last Updated on December 22, 2025 by Masha Eretnova

In this cute and silly roundup, I have the most adorable penguin crafts you can make with your toddlers, preschoolers or older kids this winter.

From crocheting to handprint crafts, you’ll find something to keep any little hand busy without messing up the whole house. If your child loves winter animal crafts, I am sure you will find some inspiration here, too!

Penguin Puppet Craft

This penguin puppet craft is made from a brown lunch paper bag and comes together with simple shapes in black, white, and orange. Kids can quickly assemble this penguin craft; it’s easy to customize and pretty hard to mess up.

It’s a great pick for preschoolers and early elementary kids who love storytelling or pretend play.

Penguin Hooded Towel Tutorial

Turn a basic black towel into an adorable penguin hooded towel with this step-by-step sewing tutorial. The beak and eyes are added with a few stitches and fusing; perfect for bath time or dress-up play.

Best for confident crafters or older kids with adult help. The texture is soft and cozy, and once it’s done, you’ll have a winter-themed towel that actually gets used.

Penguin Handprint Craft

The penguin handprint craft needs colored paper, scissors, and a little glue. Toddlers and preschoolers will love turning their hand into a waddly little penguin that’s fun to make and even more fun to show off.

Salt Dough Penguin Handprint Ornament

The salt dough penguin ornament uses just flour, salt, water, and some paint to turn a handprint into a cute winter keepsake.

Best for preschoolers and up with adult help, it’s hands-on and perfect for tree decorating or gift giving.

Paper Penguin Craft with Moving Flippers

This penguin craft uses a fun, easy printable template to turn simple paper shapes into a cozy arctic bird with a cute beak and flippers.

Perfect for preschoolers and early elementary kids, this project helps build scissor confidence and gives you a cheerful penguin they’ll want to display on the fridge or wall.

Paper Plate Penguin Craft

Grab a paper plate and some paint and you’ve got all you need to make a cheerful penguin with a round belly and silly feet. This project feels playful and comes together fast, so it’s perfect for group activities or a quick afternoon project.

Best for preschool and early school ages, it’s easy to adjust if you want to add scarves, hats, or other winter details for extra fun.

Amigurumi Penguin Crochet Pattern

This one is a bit different — a cozy crochet penguin you can make again and again if you like yarn crafts. It’s more of a maker project than a kid‑solo activity, but kids love watching the little penguin take shape and picking colors.

Great for grownups or older kids who enjoy yarn and hooks; the finished penguin makes a sweet winter gift or snuggly toy.

Clay Animal Ideas (including Penguin)

This collection offers lots of clay animal inspiration, and you can easily make your own clay penguin with a few basic tools and colors. It’s a great way to build fine motor skills as kids mold bodies, beaks, and flippers from soft clay.

Good for school‑age kids who like tactile projects beyone just paper.

Penguin Corner Bookmark Craft

Reading gets a little cuter with this penguin corner bookmark. Starting with a folded black bookmark, kids add white eyes, a round tummy, and an orange beak and flippers. It’s quick to make and adds a fun winter touch to books.

Penguin Snowglobe Sensory Craft

This sensory snow globe features a cute penguin theme and provides a calming, tactile experience for little ones while crafting.

Handprint Alphabet P for Penguin

This sweet project turns your kid’s palm and fingers into a waddly penguin with just paint. It’s a great winter handprint craft that makes the alphabet fun and doubles as a cheerful classroom display or handmade card.

This project suits kids around 2–4; it builds confidence with paint and gives sensory play without complicated steps.

Penguin Paper Plate Craft

A plain paper plate becomes a chunky penguin with paint and paper pieces. Kids paint the edges, glue on wings, a head, and bright orange feet, then finish the face with googly eyes. The finished penguin looks great on a wall or fridge.

3D Origami Penguin

This 3D origami penguin project brings a bit of paper engineering to your winter days. Folding and assembling modular pieces makes a penguin that stands on its own — perfect for kids who like puzzles and hands‑on jobs.

Best for elementary and up, this one helps with patience and spatial thinking.