Polar Bear Craft Stick Project
What’s black and white and adorable all over? No, not a penguin…though fair guess. It’s our latest winter craft: a polar bear made from popsicle sticks, googly eyes, and pure chilly charm.
This polar bear craft stick project is simple enough for preschoolers, cute enough for classroom displays, and easy enough to pull off even when your glue stick mysteriously disappears mid-craft (you know the one). It’s a great way to bring some snowy fun indoors, no mittens required.
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What You'll Need for This Polar Bear Popsicle Stick Craft
How to Make a Popsicle Stick Polar Bear
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies.
Step 2: Line Up the Sticks
Line up four popsicle sticks and glue them together side-by-side.
Step 3: Brace the Back
Break a fifth stick in half and glue the pieces across the back to keep everything steady.
Step 4: Paint It White
Paint the whole front white and let it dry like your sanity depends on it.
Step 5: Paint the Body
Mix white and black paint until you get a nice soft gray. Paint a rounded gray shape onto the white base. This will be the polar bear’s body. No need to be exact, but if your bear ends up looking like it sat in a snowbank, you’re on the right track.
Step 6: Cut the Nose
Cut out a small oblong shape from black construction paper for the nose.
Step 7: Glue On the Nose
Once the paint is dry, glue the nose into place.
Step 8: Add the Eyes
Stick on your googly eyes.
Step 9: Draw the Mouth
Grab your pen and draw on the mouth. A smile, a smirk, or a full-on growl – it’s your bear, your rules.
Step 10: Cut the Ears and Paws
Cut four small cardboard circles – two for the ears and two for the paws.
Step 11: Attach the Ears and Paws
Glue the ears to the top and the paws to the bottom.
Step 12: Add Paw Details
Use your paintbrush to add little paw details on the cardboard. Dots, ovals, even hearts if your bear’s feeling sweet today.
All done!
Your chilly new polar bear friend is all done!
We'd love to see yours! Snap a photo and share it in the comments.
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