Paper Rooster Craft For Kids (With Printable Template)

Looking for a fun and easy craft that won’t turn your living room into a warzone of confetti and glitter? (Because let’s be honest, I personally don’t like the mess and I am sure you won’t like it too).

This paper rooster craft for kids is your saving grace, it uses a downloadable template, so you can skip the artistic pressure (yay!), and it’s perfect for keeping little hands busy.

Plus, the finished rooster is so cute, it might even earn you a “Best Craft Parent Ever” award (although the jury’s still out on how long that title lasts).

When kids learn R for Rooster there’s nothing better than this particular craft.

So grab some construction paper, unleash your child’s creativity, and get ready to crow about this awesome craft project.

Let’s take a quick look at the list of things required to craft this rooster, followed by a step-by-step process.

List of things required for crafting this paper rooster

• Vibrant colorful construction papers
• Scissors
• Paper Rooster Template (Can be downloaded here)
• Glue

Once you have the above items handy you can start with the first step i.e., preparing the outline.

Step 1: Rooster Cutout Shapes Making

To begin this paper rooster craft project, I’ll guide you through the process of creating the paper rooster template.

First, I used a pencil to sketch the outlines of the shapes that need to be cut out for the paper rooster.

Next, I carefully traced the outlines to create the final shapes for cutting out, ensuring that they are all precisely structured.

Step 2: Paper Rooster Template Source

• Download the ready template of this amazing paper rooster craft.
• If you want to make your own shapes or modify some of them, you can definitely do it yourself.

I would say simply download and print our free template, that will help you save a lot of time and keep your interest alive.

Step 3: Cutting the Shapes

Using the template which I prepared, I cut out shapes on paper sheets of the desired colors.

The cuts were precise, but the tiny shapes were challenging to cut and could be drawn by hand using colored pencils.

Nevertheless, with patience, I managed to cut them all out and get them ready.

Step 4: Assembling the Comb with Head

When all the shapes were ready, I commenced the assembly process of the paper rooster.

First, I placed the structure of the rooster’s head and then I aligned the comb over its head and proceeded to stick it on the top front as seen in image 4.2 above.

Step 5: Fixing The Lower Body

Subsequently, I positioned the rooster’s lower body with precision to guarantee a secure attachment.

As illustrated in the images above, I carefully placed the lower body behind the top structure, ensuring a stable connection.

Step 6: The Wattles and the Beak

To assemble the facial impressions of the rooster I used a black marker pen and drew its eyes.

Next, I stuck the beak to its place which is the yellow cutout.

Finally, I stuck the wattles (red) besides the beak, one on each side.

The facial impressions had already created an amazing impact on its appearance.

Step 7: Fixing the Wings

Step 7 is all about meticulously attaching the rooster’s wings to its body.

First, I carefully aligned the light brown wing cutout over the darker shade and securely fixed it on the left side of the body.

Next, I attached a smaller section of the wings to the right side, balancing the overall appearance.

At this stage, the rooster appears to be in a sitting position, and the wings add a sense of readiness to its posture.

However, the legs will be added in the subsequent step to complete the assembly

Step 8: Assembling the Tail and Legs

I have used the dark shades for the tail and the legs of the rooster.

So, I fixed the tail feathers to its back and made sure it’s firmly stuck.

Next I stuck the larger shape of the leg from the front and the smaller from the back of the Rooster’s structure.

If you look at the final image below it seems this amazing farm pet has come to life.

Here’s how the completed paper rooster craft project looks like.

Parts of the roosters body (Talk about this throughout the crafting process)

While Crafting this rooster, if possible talk about the parts of the rooster’s body.

This way kids will not only enjoy the crafting process but also find the craft more informative and educational.

• Comb & Wattles: These bright red fleshy bits on a rooster’s head help him regulate his body temperature. Just like a radiator in a car, they help him cool down when it’s hot (I have used it in this craft project).
• Beak: This hard, pointy tool is a rooster’s multi-purpose gadget. He uses it to peck for food like seeds and bugs, prune his feathers to keep them clean and waterproof, and even defend himself from rivals.
• Tail Feathers: Those long, flowing tail feathers are more than just for show! Roosters use them to impress hens and show off their dominance to other roosters. The colorful feathers and elaborate displays help hens choose the strongest, healthiest mate.
• Wings: Even though roosters can’t fly long distances like some birds, their wings help them with more than just looking cool. They use their wings for flapping and short bursts of flight to get over fences or roost high in trees.  Wings also help them balance and steer while running.
• Legs & Spurs: Roosters use their powerful legs for scratching in the dirt to find yummy treats like worms and insects. They also use their legs for running, jumping, and flapping their wings for short flights.  Some roosters, especially older ones, develop sharp, pointed spurs on the back of their legs. These spurs are used for fighting with other roosters to defend their territory and win over the hens.

Video Walkthrough Of Paper Rooster Craft

Final Thoughts

Don’t be afraid to deviate from this paper rooster template.

Encourage your child to add their own personal touches, like glitter for a sparkly comb or feathers of different colors.

Once the rooster project is complete you can hang it on the fridge, string them together for a festive mobile, or frame them and create a mini art gallery.

This paper rooster craft is a springboard for creativity, learning, and quality parent-child bonding time.

So grab your construction paper, unleash your inner artist, and get ready to celebrate your crafting success.

Note: I have also uploaded a video walkthrough of this project on our official Youtube Channel. So, you can watch that video just in case you prefer a more visualized way of learning.

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