Sometimes it is nice to have a craft for little ones to do that is simple for them to work on while you get things done around the house.
I LOVE the cute shape owl craft my son made last week during story time at the library!
It is definitely something easy enough for a preschooler to look at and recreate on their own using pre-cut shapes. Older kids can cut their own shapes out to create their owl, or even come up with their own animals using just shapes.
To create your own shape owl you will need a large rectangle for the body, 2 circles for eyes, 2 half ovals for wings, and 3 triangle to form the beak and ears.
My kids plan on creating a few this week for their Grandma Owl. (Yep, that’s what they call my mom. She has quite the owl collection, and I think these would be pretty cute on her refrigerator!)
Looking for more owl fun? Check out this easy to make owl sandwich idea!
The Dose of Reality says
So cute…and a GREAT way to learn the shapes! I’m saving this idea for one day when I’m babysitting my nephew!! –Lisa
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OneMommy says
I think I need to just have a bag of pre-cut shapes for future crafts like this!
Coombemill says
I love the simplicity of the shapes for your owl
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Joanne Viola says
What a wonderful craft idea. I am going to definitely do this with my granddaughter, who will love doing it. I am going to pencil the shapes needed & let her cut each of them out for herself before pasting them all together. Thanks so much for sharing the idea. I visited this morning from Inspire Me Monday 🙂
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Jackie Higgins says
This is great! I love that you can set it out and let the kids work on it as they choose. I’m going to get a few of these together for my boys. I featured this on mom’s library this week. Thanks!
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Sarah says
Cute! This would be fun to do with my toddler, we might even try cutting out the shapes. Thanks for sharing.
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OneMommy says
It would be really great scissor practice!
Carrie says
What a cute owl!! Love it! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!
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OneMommy says
Thank you — he had fun doing it!
Kristine Foley says
Totally right up our ally!! Pinning to do with my girls! Thanks for sharing on Sunday FUNday!
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Nicola says
A great activity to teach shapes. Thanks for linking up to It’s Friday We’re in Love.
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Elaine Livingstone says
what a simple concept that gives a great result, we are not arty in this house but I think even we could manage it. #Busydoinglife