Free Printable Lowercase l Lion Craft for Kids & Teachers
Looking for a fun and roar-worthy way to teach the lowercase letter l?
This lowercase l is for Lion Craft is the perfect hands-on activity for preschool and kindergarten learners!
Whether you’re a teacher planning a jungle-themed alphabet lesson or a parent creating learning fun at home, your little ones will love cutting, gluing, and assembling their very own mighty lion.
Download the free printable lowercase l lion template and make learning the alphabet bold, creative, and exciting!
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🦁 Letter l Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
Make learning the lowercase letter l lively and fun with these Letter l activities that pair perfectly with your Lion Craft!
These hands-on ideas help preschool and kindergarten kids practice letter recognition, fine motor skills, phonics, and creativity while exploring jungle-themed learning.
1. Read Lion & Jungle-Themed Storybooks
Pair your craft with storytime to help kids connect the letter l to lions and other “l” words! Here are a few perfect picks:
- The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright
- How to Be a Lion by Ed Vere
- Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen
- Lion Lessons by Jon Agee
Encourage kids to listen for words starting with l — lion, laugh, look, leaf, loud — and practice the “luh” sound.
2. Learn Fun Lion Facts
Turn your lowercase l lion craft into a simple jungle science lesson! Teach kids that:
- Lions are part of the cat family
- A group of lions is called a pride
- Male lions have manes
- Lions are great sleepers — up to 20 hours a day!
Invite kids to show their best lion roar or pretend to prowl like a lion for a fun movement break.
3. Create a Jungle Alphabet Wall
Display your finished lion crafts on an alphabet wall labeled l is for lion.
Add:
- green jungle leaves
- vines
- other lowercase animal letters (like monkey, elephant, etc.)
This makes a bright, themed alphabet display that kids love pointing to.
4. Letter of the Week: l Is for Lion
If you’re following a Letter of the Week theme, the lion craft fits beautifully! Pair it with other l activities like:
- l is for leaf
- l is for ladder
- l is for ladybug
- l is for lamp
Add tracing worksheets, letter hunts, and “write the room” cards for extra learning fun.
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✂️ Lowercase l Craft Supplies Needed
Gather a few simple supplies before starting this fun lowercase alphabet activity.
These materials work beautifully for both classroom use and at-home learning time!
You’ll need:
- Colored Cardstock or Construction Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Colored Pencils, Markers or Crayons
- Printable Lowercase l Template (found at the bottom of this post)
Once everything is ready, it’s time to build your adorable lion craft!
🦁 Lowercase Letter l for Lion Craft Instructions
1) Print the Template
Download and print the free printable lowercase l lion craft template on white cardstock for a sturdy and easy-to-assemble project.
2) Color the Lion
Invite your child to color their lion with warm yellows, oranges, tans, or any creative colors they choose.
Encourage them to say the “l-l-lion” sound as they color to reinforce phonics practice.
2) Color the Lion
Invite your child to color their lion with warm yellows, oranges, tans, or any creative colors they choose.
Encourage them to say the “l-l-lion” sound as they color to reinforce phonics practice.
4) Assemble the Lion
Watch your letter transform into a mighty jungle king!
Place it on top of the lowercase letter l cut out.
Next, attach the lion’s head on the mane cut out.
Place it on top of the lion’s mane.
Don’t forget to add the lion’s tail to complete your craft!
Your lowercase letter l for lion is now ready to become the king of the crafts!
5) Display the Craft
Your lowercase l lion craft is ready!
Hang it on your alphabet wall, classroom jungle board, fridge, or tuck it into your child’s learning binder.
🧩 Bonus Ideas
- Use yellow yarn for a fluffy lion mane
- Add googly eyes for extra personality
- Create a “jungle scene” around your lion with leaves and vines
- Use the color version for a fast, no-prep activity
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📥 Free Printable Lowercase l Lion Template
Make alphabet learning bold and exciting with this free printable lowercase l lion craft!
Inside your download, you’ll find two easy-to-use versions:
- 🖍 Black & White Template – perfect for coloring, tracing, and customizing
- 🎨 Full-Color Template – great for quick, no-prep classroom or at-home crafting
Both versions help preschool and kindergarten learners build fine motor skills, letter recognition, and creativity while exploring the lowercase letter l in a fun, animal-themed way.
Fill out the form below to download your lowercase l lion template and start crafting today!
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We’d love to see your child’s adorable lion craft!
Share your finished lowercase l lion craft on the Simple Mom Project Facebook Page or tag us on Instagram for even more alphabet fun and inspiration.
If your little learner enjoyed this craft, keep the fun going with the lowercase k kite, lowercase m monkey, and lowercase n net crafts as you build your complete alphabet collection.
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