Paper Crow Craft for KIDS (Includes Template)

Remember that mesmerizing moment when a simple sheet of paper transformed into a fantastical origami creature?

Paper crafts hold that magic, nurturing creativity and sparking a child’s imagination.

But what if that paper morphed into a clever crow? This project dives into the world of paper crow crafts, a delightful activity that’s not just about crafting a cool bird, but also a gateway to exploring the fascinating world of these intelligent creatures.

From the initial creation of a paper crow template to the final assembly I’ve got each and every step covered.

Materials needed to make this paper crow craft

Along with the provided template (Download it here), you’ll need:

• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Colored paper (black, gray, and other colors for details)
• Black marker (optional)
• White paper (for eyes)
• Pencil (for tracing the template)

Step 1: Making The Paper Crow Template

I had several ideas for creating structures that resembled a crow, which made things a bit confusing at first.

But eventually, I managed to craft a distinct template that captured the imagination of the children.

With pencil in hand, I created basic outlines that would evoke the form of a crow, laying the groundwork for subsequent cutting and assembly.

Once the final template shapes were ready, I outlined them with a black marker pen (This is my process for making templates for various kids’ craft projects).

Step 2: Downloading The Paper Crow Template

I use my self-made templates for most of my craft activities and make them available on my blog.

If you want to use this self-made template simply download it for free here and then print it to cut the shapes.

If you have multiple children involved in the activity you can print multiple copies of the template and proceed with this craft project.

Step 3: Cutting the Shapes

Now that you have the template ready, it’s time to cut out the shapes from your chosen colorful paper sheets.

I’ve opted for dark shades like black and gray to form the crow’s structure, with additional colors to accentuate its features and details, as shown in image 3.2 above.

Feel free to select your own color scheme to personalize your paper crow craft, but be sure to use shades that capture the essence of a crow’s appearance.

Step 4: Assembling The Shapes

Now that the cutouts are prepared, it’s time for the crucial steps of aligning and assembling the paper crow correctly.

I’ll start by attaching the eye and the small pink shade to the crow’s face.

For the eyes, I’ve cut out circles from white paper and shaded the black segment with a black marker.

Once securely attached, we can proceed to the next step.

Step 5: Sticking The Beak And Body

For the crow’s beak, I’ve utilized black and gray paper sheets.

After joining them together, I attached them to its facial structure.

Now, I’ll adhere the crow’s body to its head and for this I’ve carefully positioned the head onto the body’s structure.

Step 6: Attach The Wings and Tail

Now, let’s attach the resting wing of the crow to its body.

I’ve applied glue to the wing shape and carefully affixed it to the center of the body.

Then, I attached the crow’s feather tail to the back of the body structure.

With this, the main structure of the paper crow craft is complete.

Step 7: Fixing The Tiny legs and the Tree Branch

Now, we’ve reached the last stage of the paper crow craft, which involves assembling the legs and the piece resembling a tree branch.

Initially, I affixed the crow’s two tiny legs to its body from the back of the structure.

Once they were securely attached, I aligned and adhered the cutout mimicking a wooden branch beneath the legs.

Here’s how the final paper crow looks like:

But before we wrap up, let’s take a quick look into some interesting facts about crows for kids to discover.

While doing this craft you can discuss this with kids to increase their general knowledge.

• Crows belong to the Corvidae family including ravens, magpies, and jays.
• You can find them all around the world, however, some remote islands are an exception including Antarctica.
• Crows are known for their dark shades which is black color, however, some species have patches of white and gray feathers.
• Crows are considered omnivores, which means they possess the ability to consume and thrive on various sources of nourishment. Their dietary choices encompass both plant-based and animal-based options.
• They have ample choices in their diet which includes small mammals, insects, fruits, nuts, and even waste or garbage.
• They are very social and are often seen in large flocks.
• They have their own style of communication with each other. They communicate through a variety of calls and use different warning calls for different predators and thus are intelligent.
• Their incredible intelligence is observed by the world on how they use tools to obtain food and water which is also recorded in the story “The thirsty crow”.
• They have the ability to solve their problems on their own and lastly they can remember human faces.

Video walkthrough of paper crow craft for KIDS

Final Thoughts

By following the easy steps and using the provided template, kids can make their own unique crows with colors they like.

Talking about interesting crow facts while making the craft adds to the fun and learning. This craft is easy for kids of all ages and helps them enjoy art and nature together.

Lastly, remember that these brainy birds are problem-solvers, communicators, and even tool-users.

So next time you see a crow, look beyond its dark feathers and appreciate the intelligence beneath.

In my case, kids enjoyed this amazing craft activity and were very excited to learn the interesting facts about crows.

Note: To assist you further I have also uploaded a quick video walkthrough of the paper crow craft on our official YouTube channel.

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