1. Kangaroo Puppet Show
Materials Needed:
Printed kangaroo coloring pages Scissors Glue Craft sticks or straws Crayons or markers Tape
Steps: Smart Tip: If you have more than one child, have each one design unique characters for a full-scale kangaroo performance. For more creative puppet ideas, visit PBS Kids Crafts.
2. Kangaroo Greeting Cards
Materials Needed:
Kangaroo coloring pages Colored cardstock Glue Scissors Stickers or glitter (optional)
Steps: Pro Tip: If your child likes to write, inspire them to create a little poem or joke inside the card for a particularly personal touch. For more greeting card inspiration, visit Pinterest.
3. Kangaroo-Themed Puzzle
Materials Needed:
Printed and colored kangaroo coloring pages Cardboard Glue Scissors
Steps: Genius Hack: If you want to make the puzzle more durable, laminate the pieces or attach small magnets to the back for a fun fridge puzzle.
4. Jumping Kangaroo Paper Craft
Materials Needed:
Colored kangaroo coloring pages Construction paper Glue Scissors Brass fasteners
Steps: Fun Fact: In one leap, kangaroos can jump up to 25 feet! Track the distance your paper kangaroo can “jump” to help your child hone their technique.
5. 3D Kangaroo Mask
Materials Needed:
Kangaroo coloring page (face only) Thick paper or cardstock String or elastic band Glue Scissors
Steps:
Pro Tip: For a fun, fluffy look, put cotton balls on the nose or add ears fashioned from brown felt. Lisa added extra cuteness by gluing a small flower on her kangaroo’s ear.
6. Kangaroo Hanging Mobile
Materials Needed:
Kangaroo coloring pages String Hole puncher Wooden stick or hanger Glue
Steps: Fun Tip: Create a nighttime mobile light by gluing glow-in-the-dark paint. It makes evenings more fascinating.
7. Kangaroo Storybook Craft
Materials Needed:
Several kangaroo coloring pages Hole puncher Yarn or metal rings Markers
Steps:
8. Kangaroo Stick Puppets for a Shadow Play
Materials Needed:
Kangaroo coloring pages Black cardstock Scissors Craft sticks Tape
Steps: Smart Tip: Try colored lights! Blue and green make a jungle, and Lisa’s pink LED made it magical! These kangaroo crafts are perfect for keeping kids entertained and learning at the same time. Remember, you can download my 10 free printable kangaroo coloring pages in PDF right below this article! Try one (or all) of these crafts with your kids and see which one they enjoy the most. My favorite is the greeting cards. Lisa and Mike love making them for their grandparents! Let me know in the comments which one your child enjoyed the most.
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