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Elephant Crafts Ideas For Kids

Mir Sheza

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November 29, 2021

As we have kept our promise to come very soon with more fascinating activities, we are here with a brand-new essay full of fun and entertainment.

The bond between the animals and the kids is so overwhelming, I think everybody would have witnessed it. This DIY article is for animal-loving kids. We have kept this article more specific to elephants. Elephants are the giant creatures on this planet. Kids are fond of elephants, and their big trunks and ears attract every child.

These holidays, let’s create our handmade elephants from the tiny things we have at home. Surely it will be fun. So, let’s begin with the first one.

Why Elephant Crafts Are Great for Kids

Elephant crafts are a fun and educational way to introduce children to animals, wildlife, and creative art activities. Kids enjoy making elephant-themed crafts because elephants are gentle, intelligent, and visually interesting animals with large ears, trunks, and unique shapes that are easy to recreate through paper crafts, painting, and DIY activities.

These creative projects also help children improve fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, focus, and imagination while learning about jungle animals and nature. Animal-themed activities are widely used in preschool and elementary learning because they encourage creativity and storytelling through hands-on experiences.

Elephant Crafts Ideas For Kids

E for elephant

Image Source/Tutorial: Miss Maren’s Monkeys

Materials required: Coloured paper sheets, scissors, and glue.
Difficulty level: Very Easy
Suitable age: 7-10 years

Take a colour sheet of paper and cut it according to the shape of the alphabet E. Cut the shape of the ear and trunk from the coloured sheet. Paste alphabet Eear, and trunk on another coloured sheet of paper using glue. Cut a white sheet of paper according to the shape of the eyes and paws. Paste them in their respective place using glue.

Grey huge elephant

Image Source/Tutorial: A Patchwork Life

Materials required: Empty toilet paper roll, tissue, glue, marker
Difficulty level: Easy
Suitable age: 9-13 years

Take several empty toilet paper rolls and paste them as shown in the figure to form the shape of the elephant using glue. Paste the tissue over these toilet paper rolls so that a wrinkly look of the elephant skin is formed.

Easy elephant

Image Source/Tutorial: I Heart Crafty Things

Materials required: Cupcake lines, glue, googly eyes, grey chart paper, and scissors.
Difficulty level: Easy Very Easy
Suitable age: 6-10 years

Take a coloured sheet of paper and paste the cupcake liners on it using glue. Cut the shape of legs, ears, and trunk from the grey chart sheet and paste them at their respective places on the cupcake liner. Paste the googly eyes on the head area.

Elephant frame

Image Source/Tutorial: The Little Travellers

Materials required: Pattern sheets, pencil, scissors, and glue.
Difficulty level: Easy
Suitable age: 10-13 years

Take a pattern sheet and fold it at the centre, and draw the shape of the elephant on it. Cut the outline of this elephant using Scissors. We will get the 2 elephants connected. Repeat this process thrice, so that 3 pairs of elephants are made. Paste all the elephants in the form of a frame shape using glue.

Elephant with gems

Image Source/Tutorial: Activity Village

Materials required: Disposable plate, a coloured sheet of paper, colours, paint brushes, glue, Scissors, and gems.
Difficulty level: Very Easy
Suitable age: 8-11 years

Take a disposable plate and colour it grey from its backside using a paintbrush. Now cut the shape of ears, trunk, eyes, and forehead from coloured sheets. Paste them in their respective places. Get some gems and paste them around the forehead region using glue.

Elephant painting

Image Source/Tutorial: diynetwork

Materials required: Canvas, cardboard, cutter, acrylic paint.
Difficulty level: Very Easy
Suitable age: 9-11 years

Take a piece of cardboard and cut it into the shape of an elephant. Place this elephant shape over the canvas and use it as a stencil, and paint all over the canvas. Remove the elephant stencil, and our painting is ready.

Multicoloured elephant

Image Source/Tutorial: Crafts on Sea

Materials required: Googly eyes, paint, pencil, paper, and glue.
Difficulty level: Very Easy
Suitable age: 9-13 years

Take a sheet of paper and draw various boxes on it using a pencil. Now colour these boxes and draw an elephant on them using a pencil. Cut the outline of the elephant using Scissors. Paste one Googly eye using glue.

Cute baby elephant

Image Source/Tutorial: Zayit and Ziva

Materials required: Coloured sheets, glue, googly eyes, and a disposable plate.
Difficulty level: Very easy
Suitable age: 9-12 years

Cut the shape of ears and trunk from coloured sheets. Paste them in their respective places on the Disposable plates using glue. Paste googly eyes around the face region using glue.

Elephant out of the pattern sheet

Image Source/Tutorial: Hodge Podge Craft

Materials required: Pattern sheet, glue, and paper.
Difficulty level: Very easy
Suitable age: 6-9 years

This elephant is too simple to make using pattern sheets. Just a few Little folds with twists and turns are required, and you’re done. Paste the elephant on any coloured sheet.

Heart-faced elephant

Image Source/Tutorial: Crafty Morning

Materials required: Googly eyes, colourful sheets, glue, and scissors.
Difficulty level: Easy
Suitable age: 8-11 years

Take the colourful sheet of paper and cut it into the form of a heart shape (2), these will represent the ears of the elephant. Now, cut the shape of the face, but the trunk should be attached to the face as shown in the figure above. Paste every cutting in its proper place using glue. Also, paste the googly eyes.

Funky elephant

Image Source/Tutorial: The Imagination Tree

Materials required: Plastic can, cardboard piece, glue, and colours.
Difficulty level: Easy
Suitable age: 10-13 years

Take the plastic can, remove its cap, and cut a little bit from the bottom, then paint it with different colours as used in the image. Now cut the shape of the ears, trunk, and legs from cardboard pieces and paste them in their respective places using glue. Colour these added ears, legs and trunks the same as coloured for the body.

Cardboard elephant

Image Source/Tutorial: Storytime Katie

Materials required: Washi tape, chart paper, coloured pencils, pencil.
Difficulty level: Very Easy
Suitable age: 8-12 years

Take the chart paper and draw an elephant on it using a pencil. Now, with the help of pencil colours, colour it as shown in the picture. To represent the trunk, place a little curved piece of washi tape around the nose region.

Innocent elephant

Image Source/Tutorial: Kid World Citizen

Materials required: Cardboard piece, acrylic colours, paintbrushes.
Difficulty level: Easy
Suitable age: 10-13 years

Take a cardboard piece and draw an elephant with its surroundings as shown in the image using a pencil. Now fill and beautify it with various acrylic colours using paintbrushes.

Elephant out of the plate

Image Source/Tutorial: Learn Create Love

Materials required: Coloured sheets, glue, googly eyes, and a disposable plate.
Difficulty level: Easy
Suitable age: 9-11 years

Cut the shape of ears and trunk from coloured sheets. Paste them in their respective places on the Disposable plates using glue. Paste googly eyes around the face region using glue.

Traditional elephant

Image Source/Tutorial: Buggy and Buddy

Materials required: Paper, googly eyes, glue, colours, pencil
Difficulty level: Very Easy
Suitable age: 9-11 years

Take a sheet of paper and draw various boxes on it using a pencil. Now colour these boxes with different colours as shown in the image and draw an elephant on it using a pencil. Cut the outline of the elephant using Scissors. Paste one Googly eye using glue.

Walking Elephant

Image Source/Tutorial: Grow Creative

Materials required: Paper, white sheet, pencil, watercolours.
Difficulty level: Easy
Suitable age: 9-12 years

Take a white sheet of paper and draw an elephant on it using a pencil. Now colour this elephant with the help of water colours as shown in the picture above.

Easy Origami Paper Elephant Craft for Kids

Learn how to make a cute origami paper elephant with this easy step-by-step tutorial for kids. This fun DIY paper craft uses simple materials and is perfect for school projects, preschool activities, or creative playtime. Follow the tutorial to create an adorable elephant craft while improving creativity and fine motor skills.

Educational Benefits of Elephant Crafts

Elephant craft activities are not just entertaining — they also support early childhood development in many important ways:

Improves cutting, folding, and colouring skills
Encourages imaginative thinking and storytelling
Helps children recognize shapes and animal features
Supports sensory learning through textures and materials
Builds patience and concentration during crafting
Encourages creativity using recycled household items

Hands-on art activities are known to help children develop creativity, flexible thinking, and problem-solving abilities through open-ended play and artistic exploration.

Fun Materials You Can Use for Elephant Crafts

Most elephant craft ideas can be created using affordable and easy-to-find materials at home or in classrooms, including:

Colored craft paper
Paper plates
Cardboard sheets
Popsicle sticks
Toilet paper rolls
Glue and child-safe scissors
Googly eyes
Cotton balls
Paints and crayons
Recycled cereal boxes

Using recycled materials for crafts also teaches children about sustainability and creative reuse. Many popular elephant craft tutorials use paper plates, cardboard, and recyclable items for fun DIY projects.

Easy Elephant Craft Ideas for Preschoolers

Simple elephant crafts are perfect for preschool and kindergarten kids because they involve easy shapes, colouring, and basic cutting activities. Some beginner-friendly ideas include:

Paper plate elephant craft
Handprint elephant art
Elephant puppet craft
Paper cup elephant activity
Origami elephant folding craft
Elephant mask for pretend play

These projects help young children learn animal recognition while improving creativity and coordination.

Safety Tips for Kids’ Craft Activities

To make elephant crafts safe and enjoyable for children, follow these simple tips:

Use non-toxic glue and washable paints
Supervise children during cutting activities
Avoid tiny decorative items for toddlers
Cover work surfaces for easy cleanup
Choose age-appropriate craft materials

Creating a safe crafting environment helps children enjoy art activities comfortably and confidently.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What age group are elephant crafts suitable for?

Answer: Elephant crafts are ideal for preschoolers, kindergarten kids, and elementary school children. Simple paper crafts work best for younger kids, while detailed DIY elephant projects are suitable for older children.

Q2. What are the easiest elephant crafts for kids?

Answer: Paper plate elephants, handprint elephants, paper cup crafts, and simple origami elephant designs are some of the easiest craft ideas for beginners.

Q3. Can elephant crafts be used for school projects?

Answer: Yes, elephant crafts are excellent for zoo themes, jungle animal lessons, wildlife education, letter “E” activities, and classroom art projects.

Q4. How do elephant crafts help child development?

Answer: These activities improve fine motor skills, creativity, concentration, imagination, and problem-solving while making learning enjoyable.

Elephant crafts are creative, educational, and enjoyable activities for children of all ages. From paper plate elephants to DIY puppet crafts and origami projects, these fun activities encourage imagination while helping kids develop important learning skills. Parents and teachers can easily use these elephant craft ideas for classroom projects, homeschooling, animal-themed activities, or fun weekend crafting sessions at home. For more creative animal craft tutorials and DIY ideas, explore more activities on Kids Art & Craft.

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Reviewed by Yash Sharma

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