Give A Hoot Don’t Pollute Craft
This Give A Hoot Don’t Pollute Craft is a fun way to help kids think about caring for the world around them. This simple owl craft is made with printable templates and construction paper, making it a great choice for home, school, scouts, or homeschool activities. It is a creative reminder that keeping our neighborhoods, parks, and classrooms clean is something we can practice every day.
Kids can use the suggested colors or create their own bright and cheerful owl. This is an easy Earth Day craft for kids, but it also works well as a classroom activity any time of year.
Supplies
- Construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Printed owl templates
Instructions
- Print the owl craft templates onto construction paper in the colors shown, or choose your own color combination.
- Carefully cut out all of the owl pieces.
- Start with the large owl body and glue the other shapes into place, using the sample image as a guide.
- Add the eyes, wings, belly, beak, and other details to complete your owl.
- Let the glue dry completely before displaying your finished craft.
Fun Facts
Owls are known for their large eyes, sharp hearing, and quiet flight. Many owls are active at night, which means they are nocturnal. Owls also play an important role in nature by helping control insect and rodent populations.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window to print.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
Use this craft as a starting point for a discussion about ways children can help protect the environment. Ask students to name simple things they can do each day, such as throwing trash away properly, recycling paper, turning off lights, or walking instead of riding in a car when possible.
You can also turn this into a writing activity by asking children to finish the sentence, “I can help the Earth by…” Display the finished owls on a bulletin board with their ideas underneath for a fun Earth Day classroom display.
