There’s something so joyful about Easter crafts, especially when they involve adorable little chicks! This Paper Strip Chick is a fun, bright, and easy project that young kids will love. With its round, feathery body made from simple paper strips and cute little wings and legs, it’s the perfect addition to your spring crafting lineup. Whether you’re decorating your home or just enjoying a cozy crafting day, this cheerful chick will definitely bring a smile to everyone’s face.
We’ve also included a free printable template to make the wings, beak, and legs super easy to cut out and trace. Even if you’re not a crafty parent or teacher, you’ll find this one simple enough to pull off — and the result is absolutely adorable.
Plus, it’s a great way to let kids explore shapes, colors, and glueing in a way that feels more like play than work.
What You’ll Need for this Fun Easter Craft
To make your Paper Strip Chick, you’ll need a few basic materials that you probably already have around the house or classroom. Grab some yellow and orange construction paper, scissors, glue, and a pair of googly eyes. You’ll also need the printable template (linked below!) to help you cut out the chick’s wings, beak, and feet.
And don’t forget a colored background paper to really make your chick pop. We chose blue.
What Age Is This Adorable Chick Craft Good For?
This Easter chick craft is great for preschoolers and early elementary kids, generally ages 2 to 8. Younger kids will love playing with the strips and sticking everything together, and older kids can practice their scissor skills and precision as they trace and glue. It’s an excellent activity for fine motor development, creative expression, and learning how to follow simple steps.
Whether you’re doing this one-on-one or in a classroom setting, it’s a crowd-pleaser that gives kids a satisfying sense of accomplishment.
Looking for fun Easter activities that don’t involve a sugar rush? This easy Easter craft is a fun way to celebrate spring time while giving kids a chance to practice their scissor skills and get creative.
With our free printable chick template, you’ll have everything you need to make a cute baby chick that really pops off the page. Just grab some construction paper, a glue stick, and the printable file to get started.
You can even switch it up with different color backgrounds or explore other chick craft ideas using the same base shape!
Whether you’re working with toddlers or a big kid who wants to add their own flair, this is a fun craft activity with plenty of cute ways to make it unique. Try layering the paper strips in different ways, adding details to the chick’s face, or experimenting with a rainbow chick just for fun. It’s a good idea to print a few copies of the craft template so kids can try out different versions. This easy way to create a paper craft chick is great for classrooms, homeschool, or just an afternoon of Easter fun.
How to Make a Paper Strip Chick
This chick is made with simple paper strips arranged in a circle, and the rest comes together quickly once you have your template cutouts ready. Here’s how to do it:
Easter Chick Craft
This easy paper chick craft is the perfect activity for spring time! Use our free printable chick template to create a cute baby chick with simple supplies and a glue stick.
Materials
- Yellow Construction paper
- Orange Construction paper
- Colored Construction paper for the background
- Scissors
- Glue
- Googly eyes
- Free printable template
Tools
- Printer for the template, if using
Instructions
- Cut strips of yellow paper,
- Pick a color for your background
- Then stick the paper strips onto your background paper in a circular style to form the chick’s body.
- Cut the printable template for wings and legs, then trace the shapes onto orange construction paper and cut them out.
- Attach the beak and wings on both sides of the chick’s body.
- Add the googly eyes to bring your chick to life!
Once your chick is all glued together and dry, you’ve got a super sweet Easter craft to display on the fridge or use as part of your spring decor. It also makes a cute handmade card idea if you trim the blue background to size. Don’t be surprised if your kids ask to make a whole flock of them — this craft is that fun!
Download the Baby Chick Craft Free Printable Template
To make this craft even easier, we’ve created a free printable template for the wings, beak, and legs. Just download, print your free template and cut the pieces to get started right away. It saves time and helps little hands with more accurate tracing.
Terms of use: Our pdf files are free for personal use and classroom use. Not for commercial use, please do not redistribute this file.
Our Paper Strip Chick is such a cheerful Easter craft that’s simple to make and full of personality. This adorable baby chick is a great way to celebrate springtime, practice fine motor skills, and enjoy some quality creative time with your little ones.
With just a few supplies and the printable template, you’ll have a fun project that kids will want to make again and again.
You can also try this chick outline template for an alternative
More Easter Crafts for Kids
Looking for more Easter fun? We’ve got plenty of spring-themed crafts that are perfect for toddlers and young kids. From bunnies to eggs and everything in between, there’s something for everyone!
- Paper strips bunny craft
- Easy Easter Egg Potato Printing Craft
- Paper Strips Easter Egg Craft for Kids
- Paper Cup Bunny Craft
- Easy Carrot Easter Basket Craft for Kids
More Chick Crafts for Kids
Can’t get enough cute chicks? We have even more chick-themed crafts to keep the creativity going. These make great projects throughout the spring season and are especially fun around Easter time.
- Paper Plate Chick Craft
- Rocking Chick Easter Craft
- Baby Chick Mother’s Day Card
- Paper Plate & Bubble Wrap Chicks Craft
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