Get your kids excited about visiting the barn by giving them these free printable cow craft templates!
Making this easy cut-and-paste cow craft gives children the chance to work on their fine motor skills, imagination, focus and creativity.
This simple printable cow craft template is the ideal activity for kids who are learning the letter C at home or in the classroom.
The most fun part is, you can combine the cute cow craft with construction papers, toilet paper rolls, clothespins, paper cups, paper plates and more to make a variety of craft projects that kids can enjoy.
Print as many free cow templates as you want to offer it to your friends and family.
Follow the step-by-step instructions or watch the tutorial video as you make these adorable cow crafts.
Need more crafty fun? Check out our Letter C, Farm Cow and Sheep craft. They are perfect for those days when staying indoors is the only thing your family can do!
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Free Printable Cut and Paste Cow Craft
Ideas for Easy Preschool Paper Cow Craft
Take a look at these fun ideas on how to include this free printable cow craft template in your kids’ lesson plans, craft activities and school projects.
1. Must-Have Cow Books for Kids
Reading bedtime stories to our children is a great way to bond with them.
Bedtime stories enhance your child’s imagination and language skills from an early age.
Use our free printable cow craft template when telling stories to your little one.
We list down some of my kids’ favorite cow books to pair this cute craft.
- Click, Clack, Good Night (A Click Clack Book)
- Cows Can Moo! Can You?: All About Farms (Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library)
- The Cow Who Climbed a Tree
- I Am Cow, Hear Me Moo!
2. Paper Plate Cow Craft
Making this free printable cow craft is as easy as color, cut and glue.
So, we thought it would be fun to create a DIY cow craft using common items you probably already have on hand.
Start cutting out the holes for the eyes.
Use a black pen to draw the ears, mouth and nose on a pink paper and cut it out.
Cut the little horns out from the cardboard and have your preschooler paint it brown.
Glue everything down onto the paper plate.
Let your child use a black paint to create the cow’s spots.
When the paper plate is dry, add some elastic string on each side so your little one can wear it.
If you’re looking for more printable mask templates for kids, try these:
3. DIY Cow Puppet Craft
We love it when crafts are quick and easy!
That’s why this simple printable cow craft template is one of our favorites in farm animal printable templates.
Have your little one enjoy the process of making these cute cow crafts.
Glue the finished cow craft onto a small paper lunch bag and leave it for a few minutes to completely dry.
You can also glue a popsicle stick or paper straw at the back of the baby cow craft.
Now, let your kids have the imagination as high as possible in using these adorable DIY cow puppets in a pretend-play.
4. Farm Animals Home Décor
It’s always a great idea to decorate and arrange the furniture once in a while to create a perfect glow.
If your kids are fascinated with farm animals or farm themes, this free printable cow craft template is the perfect addition to your home!
Attach the cut-out cow crafts on a wood and hang it in your living room for a creative wall art décor.
You can also use it as wall stickers for your child’s bedroom, simply put double-sided tape at the back of the baby cow crafts.
Use this free printable cow craft template to spend quality time with your kids.
We are confident they will never get bored during the weekend!
Cow Craft Supplies Needed
- Colored Cardstock or Construction Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Colored Pencils, Markers or Crayons
- Printable Cow Template (FOUND AT THE BOTTOM)
Keep scrolling to get your very own cow craft today and start with your little ones and their farm animal craft buddies today!
Cow Craft Instructions
Gather all the simple craft supplies you’ll probably need for these easy farm animal crafts.
Download and print the free printable cow craft template on a white construction paper.
If your child is already familiar with the scissors, let them cut out the cow shape crafts.
Use a glue stick to attach the white cow’s head onto the body.
Next, glue the ears beside the horns and the tail at the back.
Lastly, glue the pink oval shaped mouth / muzzle.
This cute craft activity gives children hours of fun and creativity!
More Options to Choose:
- You can print the blank version and trace the cut outs on card stock paper for a sturdier cow craft,
- Print the cow template in color for a simple and easy rainy day craft or,
- Print the blank cow template and use it as a fun coloring sheet activity and then glue the pieces of the cow craft together.
Free Printable Cow Craft Template
Here’s two free printable cow template worksheets for toddler, preschool and kindergarten kids to decide which one they like.
Get a pack of crayons for the basic black and white cow drawing template.
If you would prefer your child not to color in, use the full color version of this adorable cow craft template.
Don’t forget to share your learning plans in the comments.
Need more farm animal fun? Check out our packed list of farm animals for simple craft fun with your little ones.
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Kaitlen D.