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DIY Elephant Cardboard Craft for Kindergarteners

Published on

June 13, 2023

This step-by-step guide shows how to craft a fun cardboard elephant with kindergarteners. With just a few supplies and basic instructions, kids of all ages can make a unique and creative DIY project.

Elephants are loved by kids as they are cute and big which makes them attractive for kids. Why not teach kids about crafting and elephants at a time? This article is a step-by-step guide to crafting DIY Elephant Using Cardboard. This craft can be used as a decoration or a toy to play with. The materials used are easily available and affordable. This fun activity is ideal for preschoolers as it encourages their creative thinking and sharpens their hand-eye coordination. So, grab the materials and start crafting the elephant with us!

Easy To Make Cardboard Elephant Craft Tutorial For Kindergartners

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Materials Required

Cardboard
Black & Red Marker
Scissors
Glue

Procedure

Step 1: Drawing An Elephant On Cardboard

Let’s begin this craft by drawing an elephant on cardboard using a black pen.

Step 2: Coloring Tongue And Nails

Color the tongue and nails of the elephant red using a red marker. Also, color the mouth brown.

Step 3: Pasting White Circles To Make Eyes

Cut two circles out of white paper and paste them on the face of the elephant to make the eyes of the elephant.

Step 4: Pasting Black Circles On Eyes

To make the googly eyes of the elephant, paste a smaller black circle on each eye and paste two small circles on each black circle as shown in the above image. Cut the elephant out of the cardboard using scissors.

Step 5: Cutting Trunk Out Of Cardboard

Once the elephant’s body is ready, make a trunk shape on cardboard and add details to it using a black marker. Cut the trunk out of the cardboard using a pair of scissors.

Step 6: Making Another Trunk

Similarly, make another trunk of the elephant.

Step 7: Pasting Both Trunks Together

Paste both the trunks opposing the fronts using glue.

Step 8: Inserting Trunk In Rectangle Nose

Now, cut the rectangle nose of the elephant. Insert the trunk in the rectangle nose.

Step 9: Cutting a Cardboard Ring

Next, cut a ring out of the cardboard.

Cardboard Elephant Ring Toss Game Is Ready To Play!

Hang the ring on the trunk of the elephant. And, that’s it you’re done with the elephant craft or cardboard elephant ring toss game!

This craft is perfect for kindergartners or young kids as this will teach them about the elephant’s anatomy and features. Also, it can be used as a ring toss game or you can hang it on a wall. Kiddos can explore their creativity and imagination while crafting this. Have Fun While Learning!

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DIY Elephant Cardboard Craft for Kindergarteners

Easy To Make Cardboard Elephant Craft Tutorial For Kindergartners

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