🖍️ Free Printable Cut and Paste Mouse Craft
I’m so excited to share today’s adorable build-a-mouse craft for kids!
This sweet little woodland mouse fits perfectly with our other forest animal crafts and makes a wonderful hands-on activity for toddlers and preschoolers — whether you’re crafting at home, in the classroom, or during family time.
This easy cut and paste craft is not only fun but also helps little learners practice fine motor skills, creativity, and the letter M.
It’s simple, screen-free fun that keeps tiny hands busy and big imaginations growing!
Need more woodland forest animal fun?
Don’t miss out on all our printable forest animals for even more woodland-themed craft ideas to do with your little ones.
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Ideas to Use This Mouse Craft
Looking for a cute, low-prep activity your kids will love? This build-a-mouse craft template is perfect for busy parents and teachers. Just print, color, cut, and glue!
Below are a few simple ways you can use this printable mouse craft with your preschoolers:
1. Learn the Letter M
Learning letters is so much more fun when it’s hands-on!
Use this craft to introduce the letter M — M is for Mouse!
Have your little ones trace or decorate the letter M right on the mouse’s body as they build their craft.
It’s a playful way to mix art with early learning.
2. Make a Paper Plate Mouse
Once your kids finish coloring and cutting their mouse, glue it to a paper plate for a cute display!
Hang it on a classroom wall, your fridge, or gift it to a teacher as a special keepsake.
3. Create a Toilet Paper Roll Mouse
Want to take it 3D?
Wrap the finished mouse around a toilet paper roll for an easy, recycled craft project.
It’s a fun way to reuse materials while making your woodland mouse come to life.

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✂️ What You’ll Need
- White Cardstock Paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Colored Pencils, Markers or Crayons
- Printable Mouse Template (found at the bottom of this post)
Once you’ve gathered your supplies, scroll down to grab your free mouse template and start crafting your new woodland friend!
If you’ve got younger kiddos who aren’t ready for cutting yet, they’ll love our woodland animal coloring pages instead.
🐾 How to Make Your Woodland Mouse Craft

1) Print out your woodland mouse craft template. If you’re using the black and white version, color it first.

2) Cut out all the pieces.

3) Glue on the mouse’s ears and let them dry.

4) Add the feet and arms next.

5) Attach the head to the body.

6) Finish with the tail — and your mouse is complete!

📥 Get the Free Printable Mouse Template
Keep scrolling to download your free printable mouse craft and start exploring the forest with your new paper mouse friends!


🌳 Build your own forest with our Woodland Animal Crafts Collection!
Includes all your favorite printable forest friends — mouse, deer, bear, fox, owl, and more!
Don’t forget to share your forest woodland plans in the comments.
When you’re finished, I’d love to see your creations — share them on the Simple Mom Project Facebook Page and follow me on Pinterest for more free printable crafts and activities!

Kaitlen D.
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