Build-a-Fox Craft for Kids with Free Printable Fox Templates

Do you remember that catchy song, “What does the fox say?”

Well, now your kids can find out in their own creative way — with this adorable Build-a-Fox craft for kids!

This free printable fox template is perfect for preschool and kindergarten activities at home or in the classroom.

Whether you’re teaching the letter F, adding to your woodland animal unit, or just looking for a fun and simple cut-and-paste craft, this one will keep little hands busy and big imaginations growing.

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Why You’ll Love This Fox Craft

Having preschool crafts like this one ready to go makes learning fun and engaging — with minimal mess for you!
I designed this printable fox craft to help parents and teachers:

• Encourage creativity and fine motor skills

• Teach shapes, letters, and animal recognition

• Spark curiosity about wildlife and nature

• Create screen-free, hands-on fun any time of year

Keep scrolling to grab your free fox template and try these easy ideas to make the most of your craft time.

Fun Ways to Use This Free Printable Fox Craft

1. 🦊 Take a Virtual Zoo Adventure

Print your fox template, cut and glue your fox together, and then tune in to a virtual zoo tour!

As your preschooler learns about foxes and other woodland animals, let them use their finished craft as their “tour guide” to share what they’ve learned.

2. 📚 Read Fox in Socks Together

Pair this craft with a fun storytime session!

Grab Dr. Seuss’s Fox in Socks and color your fox with silly socks to match the book.

It’s a playful way to connect literacy with hands-on creativity.

3. 🍓 Learn What Foxes Eat

Watch a short documentary about foxes and discover that red foxes love fruits and berries.

Snack on the same foods while crafting — your kids might even try something new!

4. 🎭 Put on a Puppet Show

Turn your Build-a-Fox craft into a puppet by gluing it to a craft stick.

Use other woodland animal crafts (like the bear, deer, and hedgehog) as supporting characters and let your little ones perform their own story!

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🧺 Supplies You’ll Need

• White Card Stock Paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Colored Pencils, Markers or Crayons
• Printable Fox Template (download below)

✂️ How to Make Your Fox Craft

1) Print your free fox template on white card stock. If you’ve printed the black & white version, color first, then cut out each piece — it helps minimize marker mess!

2) Glue on the face — start with the eyes 👀, then add the cute heart-shaped ears.

Tip: Use this as a teaching moment for shape recognition!

3) Next, glue on his ears. We are all about learning in whatever craft we do.

So you’ll notice the different shapes of his face are the perfect teaching opportunity with your young learners too!

Teach how the eyes are the shape of a circle and the years the shape of a heart.

4) Attach the head to the body with a dab of glue.

5) Finish with the tail and paws, and your adorable woodland fox is complete!

Looking for something your littler ones can do while you craft?
Check out our Woodland Animal Coloring Pages for more screen-free fun.

🦊 Grab Your Free Build-a-Fox Template

🌳 Build your own forest with our Woodland Animal Crafts Collection!
Includes all your favorite printable forest friends — mouse, deer, bear, fox, owl, and more!

When your kids finish their fox, I’d love to see it!

Share your creations on the Simple Mom Project Facebook Page and follow along on Pinterest for more woodland animal crafts.

Kaitlen D.

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