Free Printable Letter K Kangaroo Craft for Kids & Teachers

 Looking for a fun and creative way to teach the letter K?

This adorable Letter K is for Kangaroo Craft is the perfect hands-on activity for preschool and kindergarten learners!

Whether you’re a teacher planning an alphabet lesson or a parent looking for a cute craft at home, your little ones will love cutting, gluing, and creating their own kangaroo.

Download the free printable letter K kangaroo template and make learning the alphabet a hopping good time!

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🦘 Letter K Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten

 Hop into learning fun with these engaging Letter K activities that pair perfectly with the Kangaroo Craft!

Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or crafting at home, these creative ideas help preschool and kindergarten kids practice fine motor skills, letter recognition, and creativity while exploring one of Australia’s most fascinating animals.

1. Read Kangaroo-Themed Books

Pair your craft with story-time to help kids connect the letter K with real animals and adventure!

Here are a few fun kangaroo-themed books to enjoy together:

• Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? by Eric Carle
• If I Were a Kangaroo by Mylisa Larsen
• Katie the Kangaroo by Janette Sebring Lowrey
• Koala Lou by Mem Fox

Encourage your little learners to listen for words that start with the letter K as you read.

2. Learn About Kangaroos

 Turn your Letter K Kangaroo Craft into a mini science lesson!

Teach kids fun facts like how kangaroos carry their babies in pouches, eat grass, and hop instead of walk.

You can even have children “hop” around like kangaroos to burn some energy while reinforcing the sound of K!

3. Decorate the Classroom or Alphabet Wall

Once everyone finishes their kangaroo crafts, display them on your alphabet wall or bulletin board labeled “K is for Kangaroo.”

Add trees, grass, or other Australian animals to create a colorful outback display.

Parents can hang their child’s craft at home to make a cheerful learning space!

4. Letter of the Week: K Is for Kangaroo

If you’re focusing on a Letter of the Week theme, this craft is a great fit!

Pair it with other K-themed ideas like K is for Kite, K is for Key, or K is for King.

Add in tracing worksheets, alphabet songs, or even a “kangaroo hop” obstacle course for a full day of learning fun.

Make learning the ABCs hands-on and fun with my printable uppercase alphabet crafts!

Each letter includes color + black & white versions — perfect for parents, teachers, and homeschool lessons.

✂️ Letter K Craft Supplies Needed

Before you begin this fun alphabet activity, gather a few simple supplies to make crafting easy for your little learners.
These items work great in both the classroom and at home!

You’ll need:

• Colored Cardstock or Construction Paper
• White Cardstock Paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Colored Pencils, Markers or Crayons
• Printable Letter K Kangaroo Template (found at the bottom of this post)

Once you have everything ready, it’s time to create your own Letter K Kangaroo Craft!

🦘 Letter K Craft Instructions

1) Print the Template

Download and print the free printable Letter K Kangaroo Craft template on white cardstock paper for best results.

The heavier paper helps the finished craft stay sturdy for classroom displays or alphabet binders.

2) Color Your Kangaroo

Let your kids bring their kangaroo to life!

They can use brown, gray, or tan crayons — or get creative with colorful, patterned kangaroos.

Encourage them to draw grass, trees, or baby joeys in the pouch!

3) Cut Out the Pieces

Carefully cut along the outlines of the kangaroo craft pieces.

Parents and teachers can help younger children while they practice safe scissor skills.

4) Assemble the Kangaroo

Use glue to attach the kangaroo’s head, tail, and pouch pieces to the Letter K base.

Watch your letter transform into a hopping kangaroo ready to join your alphabet wall!

Guide your little one when cutting the letter K for kangaroo drawing out from the printable template.

Place the momma kangaroo on the upper left side of the letter K and secure it using a glue stick.

Put the baby kangaroo inside the pouch and glue it’s little hands.

And there you go! Your mother-baby kangaroo letter K craft is now complete!

5) Display and Celebrate

Your Letter K Kangaroo Craft is complete!

Display it proudly on your alphabet wall, classroom bulletin board, or fridge at home as part of your growing ABC collection.

🧩 Bonus Ideas

• Print the blank version and trace the pieces onto colored paper for a sturdier craft.
• Use the color version for a quick, no-prep activity.
• Try the black-and-white version as a coloring page before cutting and gluing.

Bring the alphabet to life with hands-on uppercase letter crafts that make learning fun!

Each printable set includes full-color and black & white templates, perfect for preschool, kindergarten, or homeschool lessons.

📥 Free Printable Letter K Kangaroo Template

Hop into alphabet learning fun with this free printable Letter K Kangaroo Craft!
Inside the download, you’ll find two creative versions that are perfect for both classroom and home use:

• 🖍 Black & White Template – great for coloring, tracing, and customizing
• 🎨 Full-Color Template – ready to cut and assemble for a quick, no-prep activity

Both versions help preschool and kindergarten kids strengthen fine motor skills, letter recognition, and creativity while learning the letter K in a hands-on, engaging way.

Fill out the form below to download your Letter K Kangaroo Template and start crafting today!

 🌟 Share Your Alphabet Creations!

We’d love to see how your little learners’ kangaroos turn out!
Share your finished Letter K Kangaroo Craft on the Simple Mom Project Facebook Page or tag us on Pinterest.

If your kids loved this craft, continue the fun with the Letter I Ice Cream, Letter J Jellyfish, and Letter L Leaves crafts — perfect for building your complete preschool alphabet collection!

Kaitlen D.

💛 Keep the Alphabet Learning Hopping Along!

Keep the alphabet learning going!

Download all 26 printable letter crafts in the Uppercase Alphabet Bundle and make teaching the ABCs simple and fun.