Elephant Craft Stick Project
If your kids love zoo animals, this elephant craft stick project is a must-make. With big floppy felt ears, a long trunk, and cheerful painted cheeks, this craft is as sweet as it is simple.
It’s a quick, 20-minute project that’s perfect for preschool, early elementary, or any child who can’t resist the gentle giants of the animal kingdom.
What You’ll Need for This Popsicle Stick Elephant Craft
Let’s gather our supplies before we head into the jungle:
- Craft sticks
- Grey felt
- Pink paint
- Grey paint
- Googly eyes
- Black marker
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
- Hot glue gun
How to Make a Popsicle Stick Elephant
Ready to get crafting? Find the instructions below!
Elephant Craft Stick Project
Make this adorable popsicle stick elephant craft with your kids! A fun zoo animal craft using felt, googly eyes, and paint. Perfect for preschool and elementary art projects.
Materials
- Craft sticks
- Grey felt
- Pink paint
- Grey paint
- Googly eyes
- Black marker
Tools
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
- Hot glue gun
Instructions
- Gather your supplies: craft sticks, felt, googly eyes, paint, scissors, glue, and marker.
- Glue several popsicle sticks side by side, then secure with a horizontal stick across the back. Let dry.
- Paint the entire front side grey and let it dry completely.
- Trace elephant ear and trunk templates onto grey felt, then cut them out.
- Glue two large googly eyes near the top of the painted craft sticks.
- Dip a sponge or brush in pink paint and dab on two round cheeks under the eyes.
- Glue the felt trunk in the center and attach the ears to each side.
- Use a black marker to add lines on the trunk and inner ears for texture.
- Your elephant popsicle stick craft is complete and ready to display!
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Why This Craft is Un-forgettable
This elephant isn’t just fun to make, it’s also a great way to tie creativity into learning:
- Zoo theme tie-in – Perfect for preschool zoo units or animal week activities.
- Storytime buddy – Pairs well with books like Elmer the Elephant or Goodnight Gorilla.
- Fine motor boost – Cutting felt and painting details helps kids practice scissor skills and coordination.
- Group fun – A “herd” of elephants makes a fun classroom display or bulletin board.
And there you have it, an elephant that’s big on charm and easy on prep. Quick, fun, and endlessly adorable, it’s sure to be a hit in your zoo animal craft collection.
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