Penguin Popsicle Stick Craft: How To Easily Make & Enjoy

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Bring a touch of fun to your winter activities with this penguin popsicle stick craft!

Looking for a fun and easy winter craft that will keep your kids entertained and spark their creativity? This penguin craft using popsicle sticks is the perfect project. Whether you’re exploring winter themes, learning about penguins, or just want to enjoy some hands-on creative play, this craft is a wonderful way to build important skills and and boost imagination.

Using simple supplies like popsicle sticks, paint, and a few cute extras, your kids can create their own adorable penguin pals. These little penguins are delightful for pretend play, decorating your home for the season, or even giving as handmade gifts. I've got some tips and ideas to keep this craft simple, stress-free, and fun for all!

Make Your Own Penguin Pal with This Craft

Looking for a frugal and fun way to help your kids enjoy a winter activity? Maybe you'd like a simple project to boost creativity? Or perhaps you need a cool screen-free activity?

Well, this penguin popsicle stick craft is perfect for all of those things and more!

When all five of my boys were young (from toddler through kindergarten), I loved to organize educational activities to work on at home. To do so, I chose a variety of themes based on books, games, and their interests. Often, these themes coincided with our Letter of the Week fun.

The letter "Pp" was always a blast! Our activities would be filled with things like popsicles, popcorn, puppies, and pigs. Penguins, of course, were also top picks.

This penguin craft using popsicle sticks got bonus points (Penguin and Popsicle sticks). We would make extra penguin pals that felt like having our very own colony!

Suggested Supplies for This Cute Craft for Kids

This penguin project for kids uses only a few materials. You just might have these supplies in your home, library, or classroom. If not, you can affordably pick them up at a local store or order online.

This list of supplies for this penguin craft includes:

• Popsicle Sticks
• Black Marker or Paint
• Orange and White Construction Paper 
• Googly Eyes
• Glue
• Scissors

A smart option is using tempera paint sticks (like Kwik Stix) in place of black paint. This step reduces dry time by a lot!

Simples Steps for Making This Penguin Craft

01

Prepare popsicle sticks

Color or paint four popsicle sticks black for the body. Color one more black for the arms.

02

Attach 4 sticks for body

Flip the four over, and line them up side by side.

Cut a popsicle stick down until you have two segments. Each one should lay crosswise across all four black sticks, without sticking out on the sides.

Glue the cross pieces across all four sticks, to secure them together.

03

Prepare paper pieces

Cut out two foot shapes and a triangular beak from the orange paper. Also cut a white half-oval for the belly.

04

Add paper pieces and googly eyes

Glue the belly to the front bottom center of the penguin’s body. Glue the feet at the bottom, on top of the belly.

Glue the beak to the head, and two googly eyes above that.

05

Attach popsicle stick flippers

Cut the last black stick in half, and glue to either side of the penguin on the back. These sticks are the flippers.

Creative Ideas to Using Your Penguin Crafts

Want to keep things super simple? Just follow the steps in the tutorial above and you'll have a cute penguin craft for kids.

If you have extra time or would like your students to have the opportunity to customize their new pals, consider making these extras available:

• Foam stickers
• Washi tape
• Glitter glue
• Sequins
• Pom poms
• Googly eyes
• Ribbon, yarn, or string

Another interesting thing to do is to brainstorm different colors and patterns. Your child could have a pink or purple penguin! Also, will your penguin friend have accessories (like scarf or jewelry)?

Also, don't forget to name your penguins! Think of "P" names (like Pete or Pauline) or go with something totally original.

Boost your learning time by using your penguin craft as a drawing or creative writing prompt. Your students can write (or draw) a story about their winter friend.

Penguin-Themed Learning Activities to Pair with Your Craft

Extend the good times with penguins by including a variety of penguin-inspired activities. Try a penguin sensory bin is additional hands-on learning opportunities.

Got an Aldi store near you? Look for their penguin crackers. These savory treats are awesome for snacking on! Oh, and these sledding penguins frozen banana snacks are super cool, too!

These free printable penguin activities are awesome for older kids to enjoy the theme. Get some of our top picks for penguin-themed books, games, and accessories, like:

Mr. Popper's Penguins (Newbery Honor Book)How Do Penguins Play?Penguins (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)Little Penguin (Little Animal Friends)Tacky the PenguinPenguins!Don’t Rock the Boat Board Game - Kids Games, Family Games for Kids and Adults, Board Games for Family Night, Multi-Player Board Games, Builds Hand & Eye Coordination, Balancing Toy, Ages 5+Blue Orange Games Pengoloo Award Winning Wooden Skill Building Memory Color Recognition Game for KidsA1diee Winter Penguin Roll Stickers - Blue Cartoon Christmas Penguin Seals Stickers Envelope Tags DIY Craft Stickers for Water Bottle Holiday Baby Shower Birthday Party Gift Decor, 1000Pcs 16 PatternsDorgua Make Your Own Penguins Stickers, Make-a-Face Penguins Stickers, Penguins DIY Craft Stickers, Make Your Own Stickers for Kids Birthday Gifts Party Favors, 8 Designs 24 Sheets

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