Penguins, these charming inhabitants of the cold seas, magically combine a clumsy caricature on land with the agility of a champion in the water. Their black and white costumes, playful waddling gait and devotion to family make them unique heroes of our planet. Let’s dive into their fascinating world, where every detail of their lives becomes part of an exciting adventure in the cold ocean.
We have prepared for you an interesting and simple master class that will allow you to effortlessly create a funny and incredibly cute craft in the form of a paper penguin. For your convenience and excellent results, we have prepared ready-made templates for all necessary details. On the page you will find templates in two versions – color and black and white.
The colored templates are ready for use, while the black-and-white one needs to be colored with colored pencils, markers, or paints. Additionally, the black-and-white templates can be used to cut out the necessary details from colored paper or cardboard.
Handprint penguin craft. Free template printable
To make the craft, you will need the following materials: colored cardboard, colored paper, ready-made templates, cotton pads, a printer, scissors, glue, colored pencils, or markers.
Print out the templates of the details (Get your free printables at the bottom of this post).
If necessary, color the details. Carefully cut them out.
Use a sheet of blue cardboard as the base for the future craft. Place the cardboard sheet horizontally.
Paste the white detail onto the bottom part of the cardboard – these are the snowy drifts.
Then, stick the paper palm prints onto the cardboard. The fingers of the palm prints should be pointing downward.
Now, in the center of each palm print, attach a cotton pad. Cotton pads can easily be replaced with a round detail cut out of white cardboard or paper.
Next, glue the charming beaks.
Above each beak, glue the eyes.
Complete your appliqué with an image of falling snow. Snow can be drawn with a white marker or pencil. Alternatively, snowy flakes can be created using cotton ball clusters, styrofoam balls, crumpled tissue paper, or even plasticine.
Your adorable penguin-themed craft is complete!
Penguins
Accompany the creative activity with children in creating a penguin-themed applique with an interesting story about these amazing birds.
Here is a ready-made story about penguins for children. Penguins are incredible birds that inhabit cold seas and regions of the southern hemisphere. They are characterized by their unique appearance: short wings, thick build, and clumsy gait on land. However, in the water, they become true swimming champions, swiftly gliding through the waves.
Penguin Species
There are many species of penguins, each with its unique characteristics. For example, the largest of them – the Emperor Penguin – can reach a height of up to one and a half meters! On the other hand, the little penguin, called the Galapagos Penguin, is only about 50 centimeters tall.
Life Features
Penguins stand out not only for their appearance but also for their amazing way of life. For instance, many of them form large colonies on the seashore, gathering to breed. They build nests from stones to protect their eggs from the cold and predators.
Feeding
Penguins are true masters of hunting underwater. They swim at high speeds, catching fish and squid. Their beaks are well adapted for catching prey, and their bodies allow them to maneuver quickly in the water.
Parental Care
Penguins are known for their devotion to their offspring. When the eggs are incubating, parents take turns sitting on them, providing warmth. When the chicks hatch, parents take meticulous care of them, feeding and protecting them from dangers.
Fun Facts
Penguins don’t fly in the air, but they swim excellently and even jump on the shore.
They have black and white feathers, which help them camouflage well in the water.
Penguins make sounds resembling trills or trumpet sounds to communicate with each other.
Penguins are unique and charming creatures that captivate with their behavior and become favorites of many children and adults. Perhaps you’d like to learn even more about them by delving into books or cartoons about these fascinating birds!
You can enhance your penguin story by showing thematic animated films or documentaries about animal life.
